Bandai Namco Holdings Consolidated Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025

Bandai Namco Holdings reported strong financial growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, characterized by significant increases in both net sales and profitability. The company achieved consolidated net sales of 1,241,513 million yen, representing an 18.2% increase over the previous fiscal year. Operating profit saw a substantial rise of 98.7% to 180,229 million yen, while profit attributable to owners of the parent grew by 27.4% to 129,301 million yen. These results reflect an improved operating margin of 17.3%, up from 8.6% in the prior year, alongside an increase in return on equity to 18.0%.

The company’s financial position remains robust, with total assets reaching 1,102,636 million yen and an equity ratio of 71.9%. Cash flow from operating activities was particularly strong at 187,337 million yen, facilitating a total return ratio of 62.7% for the fiscal year, which includes both dividends and the repurchase of treasury shares. Annual cash dividends per share rose to 71.00 yen, up from 60.00 yen in the previous period.

Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company has issued conservative projections, anticipating a slight decline in performance. Net sales are forecasted at 1,200,000 million yen, a 3.3% decrease, with operating profit expected to reach 145,000 million yen, representing a 19.5% decline. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current assumptions and projections, acknowledging that various factors could cause actual results to deviate from these estimates. The report adheres to Japanese GAAP and provides a comprehensive overview of the company's consolidated and non-consolidated performance for the specified period.