Modern Times Group
Modern Times Group MTG AB is an international mobile gaming group based in Sweden, known for owning and operating gaming studios with popular global IPs across various casual and mid-core genres. The company focuses on accelerating the growth of its portfolio companies and supports founders and entrepreneurs in the gaming industry. MTG is actively involved in gaming industry consolidation and strategically acquires gaming companies worldwide. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbols 'MTGA' and 'MTGB'.
Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year
Development 2020–2025
Business
Share of revenueStudios developing games in casual and mid-core genres
Acquiring gaming companies to expand portfolio
Supporting founders in the gaming industry
Driving consolidation within the gaming industry
Customers
MTG primarily serves a global audience of mobile gamers, ranging from casual to mid-core players. The company targets tech-savvy individuals who are engaged in mobile gaming and seek high-quality, engaging content. MTG's customer base includes both direct consumers of its gaming products and other gaming companies looking for strategic partnerships or acquisitions. The company's focus on popular global IPs attracts a diverse demographic, enhancing its market reach and monetization potential.
Consumers of casual and mid-core games seeking engaging content
Companies looking for strategic partnerships and acquisitions
Investors interested in gaming industry consolidation
Strategy
MTG's strategic priorities include accelerating the growth of its portfolio companies and supporting gaming entrepreneurs. The company aims to become a leading consolidator in the gaming industry by acquiring strategic gaming companies globally. MTG focuses on enhancing the quality and volume of live-ops and in-game content to increase player engagement and monetization. The company also adapts to market changes, such as Google's ad bidding adjustments, to expand its user base and future monetization opportunities.
To enhance market position and revenue
To become a leading player in gaming
To increase player engagement and monetization
Geography
MTG is headquartered in Sweden but operates with a global footprint, owning and managing gaming studios worldwide. The company has a significant presence in Europe and North America, where it focuses on expanding its market reach and acquiring new gaming companies. MTG's international culture supports its operations across diverse geographic locations, enabling it to tap into various gaming markets. The company's strategic acquisitions often target regions with high growth potential in the gaming industry.
Risks
MTG faces significant risks related to the economic and business environments it operates in, including commercial risks from expanding into new territories. The company is exposed to foreign exchange rate movements, particularly the US dollar and euro-linked currencies. The emergence of new technologies and competitors, as well as cyber-attacks, pose additional risks. MTG's success depends on its ability to release successful game titles that attract paying customers, a factor not entirely under its control.
- Foreign exchange rate exposureImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
Due to operations in multiple currencies
- Cyber-attacksImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
Potential disruption to operations
- Competition and new technologiesImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium
Could impact market position
Accounting
Judgemental itemsTiming of game releases affects revenue
Impact: medium
Fluctuations affect financial results
Impact: high
Affects valuation of financial instruments
Impact: medium
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Last updated: 24/09/2026