Annual Report 2015

Key insights

7 takeaways · ~3 min read

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Bandai Namco's vision is to be the "Leading Innovator in Global Entertainment" by exploring new areas and heights in entertainment, aiming to expand its business in Asia and achieve growth for the next 10-20 years.See it on page 3
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The company achieved solid results in both operational and quantitative areas under its previous Mid-term Plan, driven by the IP axis strategy, and plans to continue this strategy.See it on page 43
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Bandai Namco is entering a period where digital networks will be integrated into real life, leading to the creation of the Network Entertainment SBU to develop content and businesses for both digital and real networks.See it on page 14
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The Visual and Music Production SBU focuses on entertaining people globally through IP production, with successful examples like "Love Live! School Idol project" and "Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn) episode 7: Over the Rainbow" contributing to performance.See it on page 19
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The company aims for ¥60.0 billion in sales in Asia (including exports) by FY2018.3, expanding popular IPs like "Yo-kai Watch DX" into established brands in the region.See it on page 30
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Net sales are projected to increase from ¥296.4 billion in 2015 to ¥320.0 billion in 2018, with operating income increasing from ¥29.3 billion to ¥35.0 billion over the same period.See it on page 43
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Dividends per share increased significantly from ¥35.00 in 2014 to ¥62.00 in 2015, with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 36.2% in 2015.See it on page 64

Summary

FUN AND OUR MISSION “Dreams, Fun and Inspiration” are the Engine of Happiness. Through our entertainment products and services, BANDAI NAMCO will continue to provide “Dreams, Fun and Inspiration” to people around the world, based on our boundless creativity and enthusiasm. As an entertainment leader across the ages, exploring new areas and heights in entertainment.