Aiming FY2015 Q2 Financial Results

Key insights

5 takeaways

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Aiming reported strong Q2 FY2015 financial results (January 1 to June 30, 2015), with 6.39 billion yen in revenue, 2.24 billion yen in operating profit, and 1.43 billion yen in net profit.See it on page 1
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The success was primarily driven by existing titles, particularly the MMO "Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Ancient Goddess," and older titles like "Lord of Knights," which achieved record monthly sales in May 2015.See it on page 4
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Aiming successfully launched "Himegami Emaki" in June 2015, reaching over 300,000 downloads within three weeks.See it on page 4
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The company's financial position is robust, with total assets increasing to 8.52 billion yen and equity growing to 6.73 billion yen, supported by strong cash flow and capital increases.See it on page 4
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Aiming maintains its full-year forecast of 11.11 billion yen in revenue and 2.80 billion yen in operating profit, focusing on title expansion in the Japanese smartphone gaming market.See it on page 4

Summary

Aiming’s financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2015 demonstrate robust growth driven by the company’s core online game business. The primary objective of this report is to disclose the financial performance for the six-month period spanning January 1, 2015, to June 30, 2015. During this timeframe, the company achieved a total revenue of 6.39 billion yen, an operating profit of 2.24 billion yen, and a quarterly net profit of 1.43 billion yen.

The company’s financial success is largely attributed to the sustained popularity of its existing titles, most notably the MMO "Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Ancient Goddess," which continues to drive revenue through community-focused gameplay. Additionally, older titles such as "Lord of Knights" and "Phantom Tower Chronicle Gryphon" have maintained strong performance, with the former reaching record monthly sales in May 2015. The company also expanded its portfolio through the exclusive licensing and successful launch of "Himegami Emaki," which surpassed 300,000 downloads within three weeks of its June 2015 release.

The financial position remains strong, with total assets increasing to 8.52 billion yen, supported by a significant rise in cash and deposits. Equity also saw substantial growth, reaching 6.73 billion yen, bolstered by capital increases through public offerings and the exercise of stock acquisition rights. Operating cash flow reached 1.81 billion yen, while financing activities generated 2.76 billion yen. The company maintains its previously announced full-year earnings forecast, projecting annual revenue of 11.11 billion yen and an operating profit of 2.80 billion yen, reflecting a positive outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year as it continues to focus on title expansion and operational excellence within the Japanese smartphone gaming market.