Aiming Q3 Quarterly Report: Fiscal Year Ending December 2021

Aiming Inc. provides this quarterly report for the period ending September 30, 2021, detailing the financial performance and operational status of its online game business. The company focuses on the development and operation of free-to-play smartphone games, navigating a domestic market characterized by steady growth alongside intensifying competition from high-quality international titles and intellectual property-driven games.

For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2021, the company reported net sales of 9,190 million yen, representing a 12.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by the performance of the co-developed title Dragon Quest Tact, which marked its one-year anniversary during this period. However, operating profit remained largely flat at 1,256 million yen, a 0.0% change year-over-year, as increased revenue was offset by higher personnel, outsourcing, and advertising expenses associated with title development and marketing efforts. Ordinary profit and quarterly net profit also saw slight declines of 2.7% and 2.3%, respectively.

The company maintains a strong financial position with total assets of 6,913 million yen and a capital adequacy ratio of 87.8%. The balance sheet reflects a significant increase in cash and deposits, alongside a reduction in liabilities. The company continues to prioritize the expansion of its service portfolio and the development of new titles scheduled for release in 2022 and beyond. The report confirms that there have been no significant changes to business risks or operational strategies during this period, and the company continues to monitor the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations.