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Partial Correction to FY2023 Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, reveal a period of transition characterized by modest top-line growth alongside a sharp contraction in profitability. While net sales rose 1.3% to ¥719,451 million, operating income plummeted 66.9% to ¥22,351 million. This decline was primarily driven by the Game Business, where operating income fell 62.5% to ¥22,708 million due to reduced revenue from high-margin titles. Consequently, net income attributable to owners of the parent dropped significantly from ¥22,901 million in the previous year to ¥3,540 million, resulting in a decrease in basic earnings per share from ¥45.29 to ¥6.99. The Media Business, anchored by the streaming platform ABEMA, demonstrated strong revenue growth of 25.8%, bolstered by high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. However, the segment continued to operate at a loss of ¥12,873 million. Simultaneously, the Internet Advertisement Business expanded its market share but experienced a 26.3% decrease in profit. Despite these earnings pressures, the company maintained a robust liquidity position, ending the period with ¥201,780 million in cash and cash equivalents, supported by financing activities including the issuance of convertible bonds. Operations remain heavily concentrated in the Japanese domestic market, which accounts for over 90% of total sales and assets. Looking toward the 2024 fiscal year, projections suggest a recovery with a forecasted 34.2% increase in operating income. This anticipated growth is predicated on a pipeline of new game releases and a narrowing of deficits within the Media Business. The transition to a group tax sharing system further reflects the evolving corporate structure across its five primary reportable segments: Media, Internet Advertisement, Game, Investment Development, and Other Businesses.
CyberAgentMay 2025
Financial
Partial Correction to FY2024 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]
CyberAgent, Inc. issued this corrective filing on May 15, 2025, to amend its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, originally disclosed in January 2024. The primary purpose of the document is to provide a comprehensive restatement of numerical data following a separate notice regarding the submission of correction reports for past annual securities reports and financial statements. The scope of the data covers the three-month period ending December 31, 2023, and includes comparative figures for the same period in 2022. The revised data shows that for the first quarter of FY2024, net sales reached ¥192,655 million, a 15.1% year-on-year increase. Operating income significantly improved to ¥5,864 million, recovering from an operating loss of ¥1,738 million in the prior year. Despite this operational recovery, the company reported a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥892 million, though this was a substantial improvement over the ¥5,391 million loss recorded in the first quarter of FY2023. A notable extraordinary loss of ¥3,376 million for the amortization of goodwill impacted the bottom line. Segment analysis reveals that the Media Business, driven by the ABEMA platform, saw sales grow 27.7% to ¥42,784 million while narrowing its operating loss to ¥991 million. The Internet Advertisement Business remained the largest contributor with ¥104,900 million in sales and ¥5,246 million in operating income. The Game Business reported sales of ¥45,043 million, up 10.1%, though operating income in that segment fell 32.9% to ¥3,495 million. As of December 31, 2023, total assets were ¥464,799 million with a shareholders' equity ratio of 28.2%. The company maintained its full-year forecast for FY2024, projecting net sales of ¥750,000 million and operating income of ¥30,000 million.
CyberAgentMay 2025
Financial
Partial Correction to FY2022 Consolidated Financial Results (Japanese GAAP)
CyberAgent’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, reflects a period of strategic transition characterized by record-breaking growth in media and advertising alongside a significant contraction in the gaming sector. Consolidated net sales reached ¥709.9 billion, a 6.6% year-over-year increase, yet operating income fell 35.1% to ¥67.5 billion. This decline in profitability was primarily driven by the Game Business, where sales dropped 13.1% to ¥228.4 billion and operating income plummeted 37.2% due to the natural slowdown of major titles. Despite these headwinds, the Internet Advertisement Business achieved record sales of ¥376 billion, and the Media Business grew 35.5% behind the expansion of the ABEMA platform. The fiscal year also marked a shift in financial health and accounting methodology. Total equity rose substantially to ¥221.2 billion, yet net cash from operating activities decreased from ¥109.6 billion to ¥17.9 billion, largely due to increased income tax obligations. Furthermore, the adoption of new revenue recognition standards altered how game item charges are recorded, moving from the point of purchase to the estimated usage period. These changes, combined with the transition to a group tax sharing system, resulted in basic earnings per share falling from ¥81.68 to ¥45.29. Looking forward, the company maintains a stable dividend policy of ¥14.00 per share and projects modest growth for FY2023 with a net sales forecast of ¥720 billion. While the gaming segment remains a core profit driver, the overall corporate strategy increasingly relies on the diversification of revenue through digital media and advertising to offset the inherent volatility of the mobile gaming market. This corrected financial outlook underscores a period of high investment and structural adjustment within the Japanese digital entertainment and advertising landscape.
CyberAgentMay 2025
Financial
Partial Correction to FY2021 Consolidated Financial Results (Japanese GAAP)
CyberAgent, Inc. achieved exceptional financial growth during the 2021 fiscal year, characterized by a 39.2% increase in consolidated net sales to ¥666,149 million and a 207.5% surge in operating income to ¥104,070 million. This performance was underpinned by a significant rise in profit attributable to shareholders, which climbed from ¥6,567 million in the previous year to ¥41,242 million. The company’s liquidity position strengthened considerably, with cash and cash equivalents nearly doubling to ¥184,082 million, supported by robust operating cash flows of ¥109,609 million. The Game Business served as the primary catalyst for this expansion, recording a 68.6% revenue increase to ¥262,751 million and a 217.9% jump in segment income to ¥96,445 million. This success was largely attributed to the performance of a major new title launch. Simultaneously, the Internet Advertisement Business reached record net sales of ¥321,001 million, while the Media Business grew by 45.1%, successfully narrowing its operating losses to ¥15,141 million. Other corporate developments included a four-for-one stock split implemented in April 2021, resulting in adjusted basic earnings per share of ¥81.68. Despite the strong fiscal results, management has opted not to provide a formal forecast for the 2022 fiscal year. This decision stems from the inherent volatility of the game industry, where the timing of new title launches and the fluctuation of hit-driven revenue cycles create significant uncertainty. While the company maintains a diversified portfolio across media, advertising, and investment development, the high impact of the gaming segment on overall profitability necessitates a cautious approach to forward-looking guidance.
CyberAgentMay 2025