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BigBen Interactive is a leading European company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of accessories for video game consoles, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. Founded in 1981 by Alain Falc as a wholesaler of watches and electronic goods in Lesquin, France, it evolved into France's top player in video game peripherals, including controllers, steering wheels, memory cards, and carrying cases. The company expanded through key acquisitions like Atoll Soft in Benelux and a Hong Kong R&D subsidiary, while listing on Euronext Paris in 1999. Today, it publishes video game software via its Nacon brand, develops mobile accessories under Bigben Connected, and offers audio products like Hi-Fi systems and headphones. With operations spanning France, Europe, North America, and Asia, and employing around 1,375 people, BigBen Interactive plays a pivotal role in the gaming and consumer electronics markets, partnering with giants like Sony and Microsoft to enhance user experiences across multimedia sectors.
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-0.24% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue declined 1.4% YoY. Margins deteriorated 2.1pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Negative free cash flow of -€9M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€288M
▼ -1.4% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-€337K
▼ -101.6% YoY
Op. Margin
-0.24%
▼ -2.1pp YoY
ROIC
-0.10%
▼ -1.1pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-€9M
▼ -51.7% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€16M
▼ -30.7% YoY
Net Debt
€170M
Cash & Equiv.
€45M
3Y CAGR: +1.5%
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