East Side Games Group Inc. (EAGR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Eastside Games Group second quarter 2026 earnings conference call. At this time, all lines are in listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. If at any time during this call you require immediate assistance, please press star zero for the operator. This call is being recorded on Thursday, August 13th of 2026. I would now like to turn the conference over to Jason Bailey, CEO of Eastside Games Group. Please go ahead. Welcome, everyone, to the Eastside Games Group Q2 2026 earnings call. I'm Jason Bailey, Board Chair and CEO of Eastside Games Group. Today, we will share highlights from the second quarter ending June 30th, 2026. I'd like to remind you that certain statements made on this call are forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws. This call includes references to non-GAAP measures, and please refer to our second quarter press release and MD&A precautionary statements relating to the forward-looking information and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP results. References to all figures are in Canadian dollars on an IFRS basis, unless otherwise noted. Additional materials can be found in the investor section of our website at www.eastsidegamesgroup.com under the financial information section. Q2 2026 was focused on improving adjusted EBITDA and maintaining disciplined tax management across the business. Throughout the quarter, we ran a significantly reduced user acquisition budget as part of a broader strategy to prioritize efficiency and preserve cash. We targeted a 30-day return on ad spend, which allows us to focus on acquiring the most profitable player cohorts while improving overall capital efficiency. At the same time, we re...