KLab Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround in the first half of FY2014, reporting ¥696 million in operating income and ¥542 million in net income, compared to losses of ¥881 million and ¥598 million respectively in the same period of FY2013.
See it on page 1Consolidated revenue grew 34.6% year-over-year to ¥9.59 billion, primarily driven by the performance of the 'Love Live! School Idol Festival' franchise and the launch of 'Celestial Craft Fleet.'
See it on page 4Profitability was bolstered by a strategic focus on cost control, specifically the reduction of personnel and office expenses.
See it on page 4The company’s financial position strengthened with net assets rising to ¥6.21 billion and an equity ratio of 66.5%, supported by a capital stock increase via a new subscription by Deutsche Bank London.
See it on page 10Total liabilities decreased as the company reduced short-term loans, while total assets grew to ¥9.26 billion, largely due to an increase in accounts receivable.
See it on page 4Management projects continued growth for the first three quarters of FY2014, forecasting revenue of ¥15.59 billion and net income of ¥1.03 billion.
See it on page 5The company changed its fiscal year-end from August 31 to December 31 and removed the subsidiary Mediaincruise Co., Ltd. from its consolidated financial statements.
See it on page 6KLab Inc. reported a strong first‑half performance for fiscal year 2014, with consolidated revenue rising to ¥9.59 billion from ¥7.12 billion in the same period of FY2013, a 34.6 % increase driven by continued growth of the “Love Live! School Idol Festival” franchise and new titles such as “Celestial Craft Fleet.” Operating income improved to ¥696 million, up from a loss of ¥881 million in FY2013, and net income reached ¥542 million versus a loss of ¥598 million previously. Net assets expanded to ¥6.21 billion, reflecting a 66.5 % equity ratio and significant capital stock increases following a new subscription by Deutsche Bank London.
Total assets grew to ¥9.26 billion, largely due to higher accounts receivable, while liabilities fell sharply as short‑term loans were reduced. The company’s cash and deposits declined modestly, but overall liquidity remained robust. No dividends were declared in FY2013 or FY2014, and the forecast for the first three quarters of FY2014 projects revenue of ¥15.59 billion and net income of ¥1.03 billion, assuming continued success of key mobile titles.
The report notes a change in fiscal year end from August 31 to December 31, affecting comparative periods. A subsidiary, Mediaincruise Co., Ltd., was removed from consolidation following a merger. Accounting practices remained consistent, with no restatements or significant policy changes. The company’s focus on cost control—reducing personnel and office expenses—supported the turnaround in profitability.