Zynga isn’t quite delighting investors yet. The social gaming company reported earnings that matched expectations but fell short on bookings targets.
Don Mattrick, CEO of Zynga
The San Francisco-based Zynga reported fourth quarter bookings of $182.4 million, up 4 percent from the prior quarter, but short of the $201 million that analysts had expected. The company also announced that it is closing its game development studio in China because the division’s games fell short.
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