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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (Japanese GAAP)

1 February 202611 pages4,980 words

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Akatsuki Inc. demonstrated significant financial growth during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, characterized by a substantial increase in profitability despite modest revenue gains. Net sales rose 2.1% to ¥16,497 million, while profit attributable to owners surged by 287.6% to reach ¥2,856 million. This performance was primarily driven by enhanced operational efficiencies within the core Games and Comics segment and the successful market entry of new intellectual properties, most notably the August 2025 launch of Kaiju No. 8 The Game. Although the gaming division experienced a slight decline in top-line revenue, its segment profit more than doubled to ¥3,391 million, reflecting a strategic shift toward high-margin operations and the liquidation of underperforming subsidiaries. The company expanded its operational scope through aggressive diversification and restructuring, establishing a new reporting framework consisting of Games and Comics, Entertainment and Lifestyle, and AI/DX Solutions. Strategic acquisitions played a pivotal role in this evolution, with the consolidation of entities such as CRAYON, Inc., PAPABUBBLE, Inc., and Natee Inc. contributing to a ¥3,880 million increase in goodwill. These investments bolstered the Entertainment and Lifestyle portfolio and provided the foundation for the new AI/DX Solutions segment, signaling a long-term commitment to integrating technology and lifestyle brands into the broader entertainment ecosystem. Geographically focused on the Japanese market for the period ending December 31, 2025, the financial results indicate a robust balance sheet bolstered by diversified revenue streams, including the growth of the Slash Gift online lottery service. However, management has opted not to provide a full-year earnings forecast, citing inherent volatility in the gaming sector and the ongoing impact of heavy investment activities. This cautious outlook underscores a focus on long-term structural growth and IP development over short-term predictability.

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