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Financial · May 1, 2025
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Konami Group Corporation achieved record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, characterized by a 17.0% year-on-year revenue increase to ¥421,602 million. This growth trajectory, which marks the second consecutive year of record highs across all profit categories, was primarily propelled by the Digital Entertainment segment. A 22.5% surge in revenue within this division, fueled by the robust performance of key console and mobile titles, solidified its position as the company’s primary financial engine. Operating profit reached ¥101,944 million, reflecting the efficacy of the current business strategy and operational scaling. Diversified growth was evident across other core divisions, with the Gaming & Systems segment recording a 7.4% revenue increase and the Amusement segment growing by 4.6%. Although the Sports segment faced a minor contraction in business profit, the company maintained a resilient financial foundation, concluding the period with ¥294,216 million in cash and cash equivalents. This stability has enabled a shareholder-friendly capital allocation policy, resulting in an increased annual dividend of ¥165.50 per share. Looking toward the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the organization maintains a positive outlook, projecting continued expansion. Strategic initiatives for the coming year include the launch of new game titles, the enhancement of casino management system features, and the further scaling of the Pilates Mirror and outsourced sports facility operations. With a dividend increase to ¥166.00 per share already projected, the company remains focused on leveraging its diversified portfolio to sustain long-term profitability and market leadership.
Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2025 (Prepared in Accordance with IFRS) May 8, 2025 KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION Address: 11-1, Ginza 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Stock code number, TSE: 9766 Ticker symbol, LSE: KNM URL: https://www.konami.com/ Shares listed: Tokyo Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange Representative: Kimihiko Higashio, Representative Director, President Contact: Junichi Motobayashi, Corporate Officer, General Manager, Finance Division (Phone: +81-3-6636-0573) Date of General Beginning date of dividend Shareholders Meeting: June 26, 2025 payment: June 5, 2025 (Amounts are rounded to the nearest million, except percentages and per share amounts) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2025 (1) Consolidated Results of Operations (Millions of Yen, except percentages and per share amounts) Profit attributable to Business Operating Profit before Profit for the owners of the Revenue profit profit income taxes year parent Year ended March 31, 2025 421,602 109,117 101,944 104,008 74,692 74,692 % change from previous year 17.0% 23.7% 27.0% 25.8% 26.2% 26.2% Year ended March 31, 2024 360,314 88,212 80,262 82,685 59,172 59,171 % change from previous year 14.6% 55.8% 73.8% 75.5% 69.6% 69.6% Total comprehensive income for the year: Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥72,804 million; 7.2% Year ended March 31, 2024: ¥67,917 million; 70.5% Note) Business profit is calculated by deducting “cost of revenue” and “selling, general and administrative expenses” from “revenue.”
73.8% 75.5% 69.6% 69.6% Total comprehensive income for the year: Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥72,804 million; 7.2% Year ended March 31, 2024: ¥67,917 million; 70.5% Note) Business profit is calculated by deducting “cost of revenue” and “selling, general and administrative expenses” from “revenue.” Diluted Basic earnings earnings per share per share Return on profit Ratio of profit (attributable to (attributable to attributable to before income Ratio of owners of the owners of the owners of the taxes to total operating profit parent) (yen) parent) (yen) parent assets to revenue Year ended March 31, 2025 551.00 551.00 16.4% 16.4% 24.2% Year ended March 31, 2024 436.50 436.50 14.7% 14.3% 22.3% Reference: Profit from investments accounted for using the equity method Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥ 321 million Year ended March 31, 2024: ¥ 274 million (2) Consolidated Financial Position (Millions of Yen, except percentages and per share amounts) Total equity Ratio of equity Equity attributable attributable to attributable to to owners of the owners of the owners of the parent per share Total assets Total equity parent parent (yen) March 31, 2025 665,040 481,868 481,852 72.5% 3,554.61 March 31, 2024 605,850 427,378 427,362 70.5% 3,152.62
(3) Consolidated Cash Flows (Millions of Yen) Net cash provided by (used in) Cash and Operating Investing Financing cash equivalents at the activities activities activities end of year Year ended March 31, 2025 114,620 (67,885) (25,784) 294,216 Year ended March 31, 2024 103,061 (29,216) (24,199) 273,747 2. Cash Dividends Cash dividends per share (yen) Cash dividend Total cash Payout ratio rate for equity Record Date First Second Third dividends (consolidated) attributable to quarter quarter quarter Year end Annual (annual) owners of the end end end parent (consolidated) Year ended March 31, - 62.00 - 69.00 131.00 ¥17,758 million 30.0% 4.4% 2024 Year ended March 31, - 66.00 - 99.50 165.50 ¥22,435 million 30.0% 4.9% 2025 Year ending March 31, - 83.00 - 83.00 166.00 30.0% 2026 (Forecast) 3. Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Year Ending March 31, 2026 (Millions of Yen, except percentages and per share amounts) Basic earnings per share Profit (attributable attributable to to owners of Business Operating Profit before owners of the the parent) Revenue profit profit income taxes parent (yen) Year ending March 31, 2026 430,000 114,000 106,000 106,000 75,000 553.27 % change from previous year 2.0% 4.5% 4.0% 1.9% 0.4% Noted Items (1) Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None (2) Changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates 1. Changes in accounting policies required by IFRS: None 2. Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: None 3. Changes in accounting estimates: None
icant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None (2) Changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates 1. Changes in accounting policies required by IFRS: None 2. Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: None 3. Changes in accounting estimates: None (3) Number of shares issued (Share capital) 1. Number of shares issued: (Treasury shares included) As of March 31, 2025 143,500,000 shares As of March 31, 2024 143,500,000 shares 2. Number of treasury shares: As of March 31, 2025 7,943,186 shares As of March 31, 2024 7,942,166 shares 3. Average number of shares outstanding: Year ended March 31, 2025 135,557,371 shares Year ended March 31, 2024 135,558,384 shares
(Reference) Summary of Non-consolidated Financial Results Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2025 (1) Non-consolidated Results of Operation (Millions of Yen, except percentages and per share amounts) Operating revenues Operating income Ordinary income Net income Year ended March 31, 2025 53,540 47,458 48,473 48,026 % change from previous year 45.9% 52.5% 48.4% 49.5% Year ended March 31, 2024 36,686 31,119 32,673 32,115 % change from previous year (24.5)% (28.8)% (27.4)% (27.5)% Basic net income Diluted net income per share (yen) per share (yen) Year ended March 31, 2025 354.29 354.29 Year ended March 31, 2024 236.92 236.92 (2) Non-consolidated Financial Position (Millions of Yen, except percentages) Net assets Total assets Total net assets Equity ratio per share (yen) March 31, 2025 395,635 332,939 84.2% 2,456.09 March 31, 2024 366,557 303,183 82.7% 2,236.56 Reference: Total Stockholders’ equity Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥332,939 million Year ended March 31, 2024: ¥303,183 million Earnings release (Kessan Tanshin) regarding these consolidated financial results is not subject to auditing procedures.
56.09 March 31, 2024 366,557 303,183 82.7% 2,236.56 Reference: Total Stockholders’ equity Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥332,939 million Year ended March 31, 2024: ¥303,183 million Earnings release (Kessan Tanshin) regarding these consolidated financial results is not subject to auditing procedures. Cautionary statement with respect to forward-looking statements and other matters: Statements made in this document with respect to our current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs, including the above forecasts, are forward-looking statements about our future performance. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of information currently available to it and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. A number of important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from and worse than those discussed in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in economic conditions affecting our operations; (ii) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S.
MIXI, Inc. achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, characterized by a 5.4% increase in net sales to ¥154.8 billion and a 148.5% surge in profit attributable to owners, reaching ¥17.6 billion. While the core Digital Entertainment segment experienced a minor revenue contraction as engagement for the flagship title Monster Strike stabilized following its tenth anniversary, overall performance was bolstered by the Sports and Investment segments. Growth in these areas was primarily driven by increased betting service sales and strategic share divestments. This profitability was further supported by a ¥7 billion reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses, specifically within advertising and settlement fees. The financial position remains robust, with total assets expanding to ¥225.5 billion and net cash from operating activities nearly tripling to ¥27.5 billion. Despite this liquidity, the equity ratio saw a marginal decline to 79.4% due to treasury share acquisitions and new borrowings, including a ¥9 billion loan commitment for the subsidiary Chariloto Co., Ltd. The fiscal year was also marked by strategic organizational shifts, including the acquisition of picon, Inc. and the establishment of MIXI Australia, though these were tempered by a ¥1 billion loss resulting from improper transactions at a subsidiary. Operations remain heavily concentrated in the Japanese market, which accounts for over 90% of net sales. Looking toward the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the outlook remains cautious with a projected 26.1% decline in profit despite stable sales forecasts of ¥155 billion. Future growth strategies prioritize expansion into AI technologies and the continued scaling of the Sports and Lifestyle segments. To maintain shareholder value, the company has committed to a ¥9.500 million treasury share repurchase program and the cancellation of 2.4 million shares, following a significant rise in basic earnings per share from ¥99.71 to ¥255.43.
Akatsuki Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2025, highlighting a period of strategic "selection and concentration" that led to a significant increase in profitability. While total annual sales remained relatively flat at ¥23.65 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year, consolidated operating profit jumped 46% to ¥3.91 billion. This growth was driven by the stabilization of the core Games segment and the successful transition of the Comics and IP Solutions divisions into profitable entities. The Games segment, which accounts for the vast majority of revenue, generated ¥21.24 billion in sales. Performance was bolstered by the 10th anniversary of Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle, which achieved record-high overseas sales and operating profit. These gains effectively offset revenue losses from withdrawn titles and increased research and development spending for upcoming projects like TRIBE NINE and Kaiju No. 8 The Game. Meanwhile, the Comics segment saw a 50% surge in annual sales to ¥1.14 billion, achieving full-year profitability due to strong external sales of original works, successful media dramatizations, and a strategic partnership with NTT Docomo for the MANGA MIRAI service in the United States. Geographically, the results reflect a strong emphasis on global expansion, particularly through simultaneous worldwide game campaigns and international comic distribution. Financial data indicates a robust balance sheet with ¥33.3 billion in cash and total assets of ¥54.6 billion. The company also benefited from a substantial increase in gains from the sale of investment securities, which rose over 700% to ¥2.16 billion. Overall, the fiscal year concluded with a net income of ¥1.65 billion, representing a 28% increase over the previous year, supported by improved operational efficiency across all business pillars.
Koei Tecmo’s financial performance through the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit. These results stem from a light release schedule for console titles and a reliance on existing mobile software. However, net profit rose 3.6% to ¥25,161 million, supported by disciplined cost management in advertising and outsourcing. The company maintains its full-year guidance of ¥90 billion in sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, anticipating a significant recovery in the fourth quarter driven by a robust pipeline of more than five new titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The long-term strategy focuses on achieving a ¥40 billion operating profit target by establishing a multi-layered portfolio across console, PC, and mobile platforms. To secure a position among the top ten global digital entertainment companies, a dedicated AAA Studio has been formed to consistently produce large-scale hits, with two major AAA titles planned for the next three years. This expansion is supported by an aggressive recruitment drive to add 200 employees annually and the continuous refinement of the proprietary Katana Engine to ensure high-quality graphical standards across all genres. Operational efficiency is being bolstered through the integration of artificial intelligence for debugging, asset production, and game balancing. By subdividing development milestones and shifting to a bond-centric investment portfolio, the company maintains high financial stability and consistent non-operating income. These fiscal strengths support a commitment to shareholder returns, including a 50% dividend payout ratio, while funding strategic capital expenditures such as employee housing and potential office acquisitions to sustain future growth.
CyberAgent achieved a significant financial recovery during the 2025 fiscal year, characterized by a 9.1% increase in net sales to ¥874,030 million and a 78.9% surge in operating income to ¥71,702 million. This performance was underpinned by the Media & IP segment returning to profitability for the first time in a decade, generating ¥7.29 billion in operating income. The Game Business served as the primary engine for growth, with its operating income nearly doubling to ¥60.06 billion. This success in the gaming sector was attributed to aggressive overseas expansion and the adoption of high-margin external payment methods, which more than offset a ¥727 million extraordinary loss related to a patent infringement settlement between subsidiary Cygames and Konami Digital Entertainment. The company’s financial position strengthened considerably over the period, with net income attributable to the parent doubling to ¥31.67 billion and cash flows from operating activities rising to ¥79,518 million. Strategic capital management included a ¥20,000 million redemption of convertible bonds and the acquisition of subsidiary shares. To better leverage synergies surrounding the ABEMA platform, the corporate structure was reorganized to integrate secondary operations into the newly designated Media & IP Business segment. Looking toward the 2026 fiscal year, the outlook remains cautious despite the recent momentum. While consolidated net sales are projected to grow modestly to ¥880,000 million, operating income is expected to contract to a range between ¥50,000 and ¥60,000 million. This forecast suggests a period of reinvestment or market stabilization following the exceptional gains realized in the gaming and media sectors during the previous year. The results reflect a consolidated Japanese market focus with increasing international contributions from the gaming portfolio.