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Ubisoft posts 17.6% rise in sales, says it will take action after sexual misconduct scandal – CNBC
People around the world have been quarantined indoors during the coronavirus outbreak, which has led to a surge in sales of video games.
French video game maker Ubisoft reported a 17.6% rise in sales in its first quarter earnings report. It also vowed to take action after allegations of sexual harassment at the firm.
Ubisoft’s reported net sales of 427.3 million euros ($494.53 million) during the quarter, up from 363.4 million euros ($420.50 million) in the year-ago quarter. It said sales were driven largely by its new “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege” game, “Just Dance” and the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise. Ubisoft also noted “r…
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