Sega records $200m impairment write-down for Rovio during Q3

Sega took a $198.6 million impairment write-down on Rovio in Q3, citing the Angry Birds studio's underperformance against initial forecasts. New game releases underperformed while legacy free-to-play titles held steady. Sega revised full-year operating income guidance down to $261.5 million from $346.6 million, citing increased mobile competition and market shifts since Rovio's 2023 acquisition.

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