Ubisoft surprised investors on Thursday after announcing that it would delay its half-year financial results only minutes before they were expected to be released.
The company also requested that Euronext halt trading of its shares and bonds starting November 14, a move that immediately raised questions across the gaming and financial worlds.
According to Reuters, Ubisoft said the results would be shared "in the coming days," but did not give a specific date.
The announcement created instant concern because unexpected delays in financial reports are rarely routine.
A scheduled investor call was postponed as well, leaving many wondering what might be happening behind the scenes.
In an internal memo sent to staff, Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet said the delay was meant "to limit unnecessary speculation and market volatility" while Ubisoft took more time to finish its financial closing for the semester. Ubisoft declined to offer further details.
Ubisoft just postponed its earnings report and halted the trading of its shares. Unclear why at this point but could indicate a major announcement related to the company. pic.twitter.com/MRhTNYykIZ
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) November 13, 2025
Analyst Says Ubisoft Halt May Signal Big News
Trading halts of this kind sometimes happen when companies are preparing major news or working through regulatory or accounting issues.
Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad noted that the sudden pause "could indicate a major announcement related to the company," though he also mentioned that the cause could be something simpler within Ubisoft's finances, PCGamer reported.
He jokingly told followers to "speculate as much as possible" while waiting for an update.
The timing of the delay comes as Ubisoft faces one of its most challenging periods in years. Its share price has dropped nearly 50% in 2025, and the company has been trying to rebuild itself through a large internal reorganization.
That plan includes a new structure centered on "Creative Houses," teams designed to streamline how Ubisoft develops games.
Earlier this year, Ubisoft created Vantage Studios, a subsidiary that will oversee its biggest franchises—"Assassin's Creed," "Far Cry," and "Rainbow Six."
The move attracted major attention after Tencent invested €1.16 billion for a 25% stake in the new entity, although Ubisoft kept full control.
Vantage Studios is co-led by Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, the son of longtime CEO Yves Guillemot.
Originally published on vcpost.com
