August
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Documents about August
Notice Regarding Revision of Consolidated Earnings Forecast
Kadokawa Corporation has issued a downward revision to its profit attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
- Kadokawa Corporation has revised its net income forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, downward by 82.6%, reducing the projection from 5.8 billion yen to 1.0 billion yen.
- The earnings revision is driven by a 5.4 billion yen extraordinary loss incurred from the implementation of a special early retirement program during the first quarter.
- Despite the net income reduction, Kadokawa maintains its original full-year forecasts for net sales, operating profit at 10.1 billion yen, and ordinary profit at 12.0 billion yen.
Monthly Return for Equity Issuer: XD Inc.
This monthly return provides a formal disclosure of the share capital movements for XD Inc., a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, for the period ending August 31, 2026.
- XD Inc. reduced its total issued share capital by 5,427,600 ordinary shares during August 2026.
- The total number of issued shares for XD Inc. decreased from 489,307,964 at the end of July to 483,880,364 by August 31, 2026.
- The reduction in share capital resulted from the cancellation of repurchased shares, an action authorized during the company's general meeting on May 28, 2026.
Most-Watched Esports Events of August 2026
The global esports landscape in August 2026 was defined by a clear bifurcation between the massive reach of mobile gaming and the enduring prestige of traditional PC titles.
- The MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026, held as part of the Esports World Cup, was the most-watched event of August 2026, peaking at over 1.9 million concurrent viewers.
- The International 2026 Dota 2 grand final reached a peak of nearly 1.8 million concurrent viewers, marking the highest viewership for a Dota 2 tournament in the last five years.
- Team Spirit achieved a historic performance in August 2026 by winning three major tournament finals, including the MLBB Mid Season Cup, The International 2026, and the Esports World Cup Counter-Strike event.
Notice Regarding Completion of Cancellation of Treasury Shares: Japan
Marvelous Inc. has finalized the cancellation of 5,003,341 common shares, a strategic corporate action executed under Article 178 of the Companies Act.
- Marvelous Inc. completed the cancellation of 5,003,341 common shares on August 6, 2026, following a board resolution on July 31, 2026.
- The cancelled shares represent 8.04% of the company's total issued shares prior to the transaction.
- The total number of issued shares for the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed entity now stands at 56,213,059.
Notice Regarding Stock Split, Partial Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, and Other Matters
Akatsuki Inc. has announced a strategic initiative to enhance market liquidity and expand its investor base through a three-for-one stock split.
- Akatsuki Inc. will execute a three-for-one stock split effective October 1, 2026, to increase market liquidity and investor accessibility.
- The total number of issued shares will increase from 14,519,800 to 43,559,400 following the split.
- The company is amending its Articles of Incorporation to raise the authorized share limit from 45,090,400 to 135,271,200, effective October 1, 2026.
Notice Regarding Setting of Record Date for Convocation of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
Akatsuki Inc. has formally initiated the administrative process for convening an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders, scheduled to take place in late October 2026.
- Akatsuki Inc. has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders for late October 2026.
- September 14, 2026, has been established as the official record date to determine shareholder eligibility for voting.
- Shareholders must be registered by the close of business on September 14, 2026, to participate in the upcoming assembly.
Investor Presentation: August 2026
Take-Two Interactive occupies a dominant position in the global video game market, which is projected to reach a valuation of $208 billion by the end of 2026.
- Take-Two Interactive is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto VI in November 2026, serving as a critical milestone for the company's largest development pipeline in history.
- The company achieved $6.721 billion in net bookings for fiscal year 2026, supported by a diversified portfolio including major franchises like Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, NBA 2K, and Civilization.
- Revenue distribution is balanced across platforms, with mobile operations accounting for 49% of total bookings, followed by console at 40% and PC/other at 11%.
Investor Presentation: Q2 2026
EG7’s Q2 2026 interim report demonstrates significant financial growth and improved operational efficiency across its diversified portfolio of gaming business units.
- EG7 achieved a net revenue of 474.6 million SEK in Q2 2026, marking a 25.3% year-over-year increase (30.3% adjusted for currency).
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 165% to 99.4 million SEK, with the adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by 11 percentage points to 20.9%.
- Net profit grew significantly to 46.0 million SEK, up from 8.4 million SEK in Q2 2025, resulting in a diluted earnings per share of 0.52 SEK.
Interim Report: January-June 2026
Paradox Interactive demonstrated robust financial growth during the first half of 2026, characterized by a significant recovery in profitability and a successful transition to the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market.
- Paradox Interactive achieved a 14% revenue increase in Q2 2026 to MSEK 524, contributing to a total H1 2026 revenue of MSEK 955, a 4% year-over-year growth.
- Operating margins significantly improved to 35% in Q2 2026, a substantial recovery from the 7% margin recorded for the full year of 2025.
- The company successfully transitioned to the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market in June 2026, signaling a shift toward greater corporate stability.
Unity Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Unity reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, marking a period of significant growth and operational improvement for the company.
- Unity reported Q2 2026 total revenue of $546 million, a 24% year-over-year increase driven by the success of the Unity Vector AI tool.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $160 million with a 29% margin, up from 21% in Q2 2025, while net loss narrowed to $23 million from $107 million.
- Strategic revenue grew 38% year-over-year to $486 million, significantly outpacing the 2% growth in Create Solutions revenue, which totaled $158 million.
Notice Regarding Acquisition of Treasury Shares and Purchase of Treasury Shares Through Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Trading (ToSTNeT-3)
Marvelous Inc. has authorized the acquisition of up to 4,630,700 common shares, representing approximately 7.61% of its total issued shares excluding existing treasury holdings.
- Marvelous Inc. will acquire up to 4,630,700 common shares, representing approximately 7.61% of its total issued shares, to stabilize its shareholder composition.
- The repurchase is a strategic response to the planned divestment of shares by the company’s largest shareholder, Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited.
- The acquisition will be executed via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 system on August 3, 2026, at a fixed price of ¥468 per share.
Notice Regarding the Termination of the Capital and Business Alliance
Marvelous Inc. has formally resolved to terminate its capital and business alliance with Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited, effective July 31, 2026.
- Marvelous Inc. will terminate its capital and business alliance with Tencent subsidiary Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, effective July 31, 2026.
- Tencent is divesting its shareholding in Marvelous Inc., resulting in the loss of its status as the company's largest major shareholder and an affiliated company.
- The partnership dissolution includes the cancellation of a specific mobile game project under development, though existing license agreements for the Story of Seasons IP remain in effect.