2015

Nexon Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015

Nexon achieved robust financial growth during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, characterized by a 10.0% increase in consolidated revenue to ¥190,263 million and a substantial 88.1% surge in net income attributable to owners of the parent, reaching ¥55,132 million.

• Nexon reported a 10.0% increase in consolidated revenue to ¥190,263 million and an 88.1% surge in net income to ¥55,132 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
• Growth was primarily driven by the PC title Dungeon&Fighter in China and the successful launch of mobile games HIT and DomiNations in Korea.
• The company maintains a strong financial position with ¥194,225 million in cash and cash equivalents and ¥60,152 million in operating cash flows.

Nexon Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results

Nexon’s financial results for the 2015 fiscal year demonstrate significant growth across all primary performance metrics, driven by a strategic emphasis on high-quality content and the expansion of global partnerships.

• Nexon achieved 190.3 billion yen in full-year 2015 revenue, a 10% increase, with operating income rising 37% to 62.3 billion yen.
• Net income for 2015 surged 88% to 55.1 billion yen, driven by the strong performance of established live titles and new mobile game launches.
• Fourth-quarter 2015 revenue reached 45.8 billion yen, a 7% year-over-year increase fueled by the success of 'Dungeon&Fighter' in China and the mobile title 'HIT' in Korea.

Nexon Q4 2015 Investor Presentation

Nexon concluded the 2015 fiscal year with strong financial momentum, reporting fourth-quarter revenues of ¥45.8 billion.

• Nexon reported Q4 2015 revenue of ¥45.8 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase driven by the performance of Dungeon&Fighter in China and the launch of HIT in Korea.
• The company’s strong performance in China and Korea offset a 34% revenue contraction in the Japanese market during the fourth quarter.
• Q1 2016 revenue projections range from a 6% decline to a 1% increase, with operating income expected to face pressure from increased marketing and personnel spending.

Nippon Ichi Software Q3 FY2016 Quarterly Financial Report

The Nippon Ichi Software Q3 FY2016 quarterly financial report outlines the company’s performance for the period spanning April 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.

• Nippon Ichi Software achieved a 108.3% increase in operating profit to 405,915 thousand yen for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2015.
• Net income attributable to the parent company more than doubled, rising 102.2% year-over-year to 211,347 thousand yen.
• Consolidated net sales grew by a modest 0.9% to 2,764,360 thousand yen, supported by the release of 16 titles across domestic and international markets.

NEXON Q4 2015 Earnings Conference Call

NEXON’s 2015 fourth-quarter earnings call highlights a year of significant financial growth, characterized by a 10% year-over-year increase in total revenue to ¥190.3 billion and an 88% surge in net income to ¥55.1 billion.

• Nexon achieved significant 2015 financial growth with total revenue rising 10% year-over-year to ¥190.3 billion and net income surging 88% to ¥55.1 billion.
• Mobile revenue grew by 23% in 2015, bolstered by the successful launches of titles such as DomiNations and HIT.
• Q4 2015 revenue reached ¥45.8 billion, exceeding internal expectations due to strong performance from Dungeon&Fighter in China and the launch of HIT in Korea.

Digital Turbine Quarterly Report: Q3 FY2016

Digital Turbine experienced a period of aggressive expansion during the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, characterized by a substantial increase in consolidated net revenue.

• Digital Turbine reported significant revenue growth for the nine months ended December 31, 2015, reaching $63.5 million compared to $18.0 million in the same period of 2014, a 252.4% increase.
• The Advertising segment drove the majority of revenue growth, surging to $42.7 million for the nine-month period compared to $2.5 million in 2014, bolstered by the acquisition of Appia Core and organic growth in DT Ignite.
• The Content business grew 34.3% year-over-year for the nine-month period, reaching $20.7 million, primarily due to increased demand for DT Pay and expansion into Australian and Southeast Asian markets.

Sega Sammy Holdings FY Ending March 2016 3rd Quarter Results Presentation

Sega Sammy Holdings experienced a period of significant financial recalibration during the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2016.

KLab 2015 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

KLab’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2015 reflect a period of contraction and strategic restructuring.

• KLab's Q4 2015 revenue fell 29.2% quarter-on-quarter to 4,342 million yen, 13.1% below initial guidance, and operating profit was -73 million yen, missing the break-even target.
• For full-year 2015, revenue declined 2.2% to 20,913 million yen, while operating profit rose 1.6% to 2,198 million yen, largely due to disciplined cost management.
• The Q4 decline was driven by falling revenue from key titles, notably the Japanese version of Love Live! School Idol Festival and Bleach: Brave Souls.

Sega Sammy Holdings Appendix of Consolidated Financial Statements: 9 Months Ended December 31, 2015

Sega Sammy Holdings’ consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2015, reflect a period of operational adjustment and revised performance expectations.

Nippon Ichi Software Q3 2016 Financial Results

Nippon Ichi Software’s financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2016 demonstrate significant growth in profitability compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Nippon Ichi Software achieved a 108.3% increase in operating profit to 405 million yen for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2015, despite a modest 0.9% revenue increase to 2.76 billion yen.
• Net income for the first three quarters of the fiscal year reached 211 million yen, more than doubling the 104 million yen recorded during the same period in the previous year.
• The online business segment proved highly efficient, generating 354 million yen in operating profit from 672 million yen in sales, largely driven by digital distribution on the PlayStation Network.

FY2015 Third-Quarter Earnings Result Briefing Session

The fiscal year 2015 third-quarter earnings results for mixi, Inc. demonstrate significant financial growth driven primarily by the robust performance of the company’s Entertainment Business.

• Mixi, Inc. reported strong Q3 FY2015 growth with net sales of 54.9 billion yen, a 64.9% year-over-year increase, and operating income of 23.6 billion yen, up 51.7%.
• The mobile game Monster Strike served as the primary revenue driver, bolstered by a Nintendo 3DS release and high-profile collaborations with Evangelion and Street Fighter V.
• The Entertainment segment’s operating income (EBITDA) grew by 135.9% during the nine-month period ending December 2015.

Puzzle & Dragons did $1B in 2015, but is now in decline

GungHo Online Entertainment maintains a dominant position in the global mobile gaming market, anchored by the sustained performance of its flagship title, Puzzle & Dragons.

• Puzzle & Dragons generated $1.3 billion in 2015, yet it accounted for 89% of GungHo Online Entertainment's total revenue, highlighting a dangerous lack of product diversification.
• GungHo is experiencing a clear financial contraction, with 2015 year-over-year sales falling 11% and operating profit dropping 23%.
• The company's heavy reliance on the Japanese market has limited global growth, as evidenced by the failure of Puzzle & Dragons to replicate its domestic success in North America despite nine million downloads.