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Thunderful will receive a revenue share of up to €300,000 from a future unannounced title. The finalization of the deal is subject to shareholder approval, rewriting of three IP-related contracts, and the transfer of Studio Fizbin to
Thunderful. Studio Fizbin, another German developer, was acquired by Thunderful through Headup in 2023. The sale of Headup is part of Thunderful's restructuring program, which includes a 20% reduction in staff announced in January.
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