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Announcement of Revision of Dividend Forecast (Year-end Dividend)
Akatsuki Inc. has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, transitioning from an undetermined status to a specific payout of 110 yen per share for the full year. This decision follows a strategic shift in the company’s shareholder return policy, specifically raising the benchmark for consolidated Dividend on Equity from 3% to 4%. This adjustment reflects a comprehensive assessment of the current business environment, investment recovery status, and the progress of various growth initiatives within the gaming and diversified business segments. The revised policy establishes a progressive dividend framework aimed at balancing proactive growth investments with consistent profit distribution. Under this new structure, the total annual dividend is split evenly, with 50% paid as a year-end dividend for the current fiscal year and the remaining 50% distributed as an interim dividend in the following year. Consequently, the year-end dividend for the period ending March 31, 2025, is set at 55 yen per share. This represents a significant increase over the previous fiscal year’s total payout of 80 yen per share. This financial update covers the Japanese market where Akatsuki Inc. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The board of directors resolved these changes on May 9, 2025, with the final dividend matter scheduled for submission at the Ordinary General Shareholders Meeting in June 2025. The move signals management's confidence in maintaining financial soundness while pursuing long-term corporate value and sustainable growth despite the inherent volatility of the short-term operating environment in the games industry.
AkatsukiMay 2025
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Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 [IFRS]
Nexon Group achieved record-breaking consolidated revenue of ¥475.1 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 6.5% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by the Korea segment, which contributed ¥400.7 billion, and a robust performance in the PC online market. Key intellectual properties, including Dungeon&Fighter and MapleStory, alongside the successful launch of ARC Raiders, underpinned this expansion. Despite the revenue gains, profit attributable to owners fell 31.7% to ¥92.1 billion. This decline was largely influenced by foreign exchange losses, increased marketing and royalty expenses, and an ¥8.6 billion impairment loss on equity method investments. The financial position remains strong, characterized by a cash reserve of ¥498.9 billion and total assets reaching ¥1.41 trillion. Net cash from operating activities rose significantly to ¥171.9 billion, while investing activities turned positive due to ¥197.6 billion in proceeds from the sale and redemption of securities. To enhance shareholder value and capital efficiency, the annual dividend was doubled to ¥45.00 per share, and the board approved the cancellation of approximately 36.5 million treasury shares. These actions followed a substantial ¥96.9 billion allocation toward treasury share purchases during the fiscal year. Looking forward to the first quarter of 2026, revenue is projected to grow between 32.1% and 44.0% year-on-year, reaching up to ¥164.0 billion. This optimistic outlook is supported by the continued momentum of the MapleStory franchise and the integration of recent releases like Mabinogi Mobile. While the Dungeon&Fighter franchise may face a temporary revenue decline, the overall trajectory suggests a pivot toward aggressive growth. The company continues to leverage its free-to-play microtransaction model across PC and mobile platforms to maintain its dominant market position in Korea and expand its footprint in North American and European markets.
NEXON Co.Feb 2026
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Positive Evaluation by Supervisory Board of Management Board Dividend Recommendation 2024
PlayWay S.A. has formalised a proposal for the distribution of its 2024 fiscal year earnings following a positive evaluation by the company’s Supervisory Board. The recommendation, initially put forward by the Management Board, outlines a significant capital return to shareholders based on the financial performance achieved during the previous calendar year. This move signals the company's continued commitment to a high-payout dividend policy within the Polish game development and publishing sector. The proposal specifies a dividend payment of 22.55 PLN per share, resulting in a total aggregate distribution of 148,830,000.00 PLN. To facilitate this payout, the board has established a timeline that sets the dividend record date for July 8, 2025, with the actual disbursement of funds scheduled to take place on July 15, 2025. This structured timeline ensures that investors holding shares as of the record date are eligible for the distribution, reflecting the company's liquidity position and its ability to convert annual profits into direct shareholder value. While the Supervisory Board has endorsed these figures and dates, the final execution of the profit distribution remains subject to the approval of the Ordinary General Meeting. This procedural step is the final requirement for the resolution to become legally binding. The announcement, issued in June 2025, underscores PlayWay’s role as a major dividend-paying entity in the regional gaming industry, maintaining transparency regarding its financial allocations and corporate governance standards.
PlayWayJun 2025
Financial
Fiscal Year Ending March 2015 Financial Results
Koei Tecmo achieved record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2015, marking five consecutive years of profit growth and two years of rising sales. Net income surged 36% year-over-year to ¥9.4 billion, a success attributed to the robust performance of the Online and Mobile segment and high-profile intellectual property collaborations such as Dragon Quest Heroes. This period of growth was characterized by a significant improvement in operational efficiency, with the operating profit ratio rising to 25.5% and the cost-of-sales ratio decreasing by 7.0 points since 2011. Consequently, the company increased its dividend to 55 yen per share, reflecting a strong commitment to shareholder returns. The strategic focus has shifted toward a multi-platform digital approach, prioritizing the expansion of smartphone games and digital download content. A central pillar of this strategy involves leveraging established IP through global licensing and large-scale collaborations, supported by the creation of a dedicated Business Promoting Division. Geographically, there is a concerted effort to penetrate Asian markets, specifically China and Korea, across both console and mobile platforms. This international outlook extends to the company’s investment strategy, which saw foreign asset holdings increase from 20% in 2011 to 60% in 2014, with future targets set even higher. Looking ahead to the next fiscal year, sales are forecasted to grow by 5.8% to reach ¥40 billion. The long-term objective remains the continuous creation and expansion of intellectual property to maintain this upward trajectory. By balancing traditional console development with aggressive mobile growth and international licensing, the organization aims to solidify its position as a highly profitable global entertainment provider while maintaining the financial stability established over the previous four-year period.
Koei TecmoJan 2014