Aiming Q1 2015 Quarterly Securities Report

Key insights

6 takeaways

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Aiming Inc. reported strong Q1 2015 financial results with net sales of 3,243 million yen, operating profit of 1,260 million yen, and a net profit of 811 million yen.See it on page 2
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The success was primarily driven by "Sword and Magic Logres: Ancient Goddesses," which achieved 6 million cumulative downloads by mid-April 2015, supported by TV advertising and in-game events.See it on page 3
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Aiming Inc. completed its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in March 2015.See it on page 1
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The company's financial position strengthened, with total assets increasing to 6,624 million yen and net assets rising to 5,237 million yen, largely due to the IPO and stock option exercises.See it on page 4
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Aiming Inc. operates solely in online game development and management, focusing on the smartphone gaming market, and plans to prioritize new MMO titles and overseas content acquisition.See it on page 3
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Other titles like "Lord of Knights," "VALIANT LEGION," and "Phantom Tower Chronicle Gryphon" contributed to stable revenue.See it on page 3

Summary

The Aiming Inc. Quarterly Securities Report for the first quarter of 2015 covers the period from January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. The primary purpose of this document is to provide a formal disclosure of the company’s financial performance and business status following its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in March 2015. The report confirms that the company operates within the single segment of online game development and management, focusing primarily on the smartphone gaming market.

Financial results for the quarter reflect strong growth, with net sales reaching 3,243 million yen and an operating profit of 1,260 million yen. The company reported a quarterly net profit of 811 million yen. This performance was largely driven by the success of its flagship title, "Sword and Magic Logres: Ancient Goddesses," which saw its cumulative downloads rise to 6 million by mid-April 2015, supported by targeted television advertising and in-game events. Other titles, including "Lord of Knights," "VALIANT LEGION," and "Phantom Tower Chronicle Gryphon," also contributed to a stable revenue foundation.

The company’s financial position strengthened significantly during this period, with total assets increasing to 6,624 million yen, primarily due to an influx of cash and deposits. Net assets rose to 5,237 million yen, bolstered by capital increases associated with the company's public offering and the exercise of stock options. The report notes that the company continues to prioritize the development of new MMO-genre titles and the acquisition of overseas game content. The financial statements were subject to a quarterly review by Azusa & Co. (KPMG AZSA LLC), which concluded that the statements fairly represent the company’s financial condition and operating results for the period.