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Frontier Developments PLC

Consumer Products and Services First-pass screen £110m

400/1000 Overall fit

AI beneficiary 35% 18

Operating leverage 25% 62

Valuation 25% 30

Downside protection 15% 70

First-pass take

Gaming company with zero AI strategy or exposure; generates revenue through post-launch monetization of established franchises with strong margins but limited leverage evidence. Strong net cash (£42m) provides downside protection, but cyclical gaming market and IP licensing risks limit appeal.

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