Aiming Annual Securities Report: Fiscal Year 2015

Key insights

6 takeaways

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Aiming achieved substantial financial growth in fiscal year 2015, with net sales of 12.17 billion yen (an 86.4% increase), operating profit of 2.88 billion yen (a 722.6% increase), and net income of 1.91 billion yen.See it on page 98
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The company's growth was primarily driven by its smartphone MMORPG operations, with the flagship title "Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient" accounting for 75.4% of total sales.See it on page 12
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Aiming successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in March 2015, marking a pivotal milestone.See it on page 1
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Operational expenditures increased significantly, with 2.06 billion yen invested in advertising, 3.57 billion yen in payment commissions, and R&D costs quadrupling to 1.03 billion yen.See it on page 84
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The company strengthened its financial position, ending the year with 7.54 billion yen in cash and deposits (a 3.7-fold increase) and total assets of 9.72 billion yen.See it on page 81
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Aiming's revenue model is heavily concentrated on online game distribution via Google and Apple platforms, with future plans focused on international expansion and new title releases.See it on page 5

Summary

Aiming achieved substantial financial growth during the 2015 fiscal year, characterized by a significant expansion in its smartphone-focused MMORPG operations. Driven primarily by the strong performance and international promotion of its flagship title, Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient, the company recorded net sales of 12.17 billion yen, an 86.4% increase over the previous year. Operating profit surged to 2.88 billion yen, representing a 722.6% increase, while net income rose to 1.91 billion yen. This period marked a pivotal milestone for the company, highlighted by its successful listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in March 2015.

The company’s revenue model remains heavily concentrated in online game distribution, with 75.4% of total sales derived from its flagship title and a significant reliance on the Google and Apple distribution platforms. To support this growth, Aiming increased its operational expenditures, notably investing 2.06 billion yen in advertising and 3.57 billion yen in payment commissions. Furthermore, research and development costs quadrupled to approximately 1.03 billion yen, reflecting a strategic commitment to developing new, high-profit titles and expanding its global footprint to diversify revenue streams.

Financially, the company strengthened its position significantly, ending the year with 7.54 billion yen in cash and deposits—a 3.7-fold increase from the prior year—and total assets reaching 9.72 billion yen. Corporate governance remains a priority, supported by a board of directors and auditors composed entirely of external members to ensure objective oversight. The company maintains rigorous internal controls and regulatory compliance frameworks, as confirmed by independent audits. Moving forward, Aiming intends to leverage its robust financial foundation to pursue international market expansion and the continuous release of new titles to sustain its growth trajectory.