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Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023
1 Feb 202418 pages~28 min full read
Consolidated revenue dropped 36.5% year-over-year to ¥10.7 billion, resulting in an operating loss of ¥1.1 billion and a net loss of ¥1.73 billion.
See it on page 10The company recorded a net loss per share of 42.74 yen, impacted by an extraordinary impairment loss of ¥841 million on software assets.
See it on page 17Cash and equivalents declined by ¥3.8 billion to ¥2.21 billion, driven by negative operating cash flow and ¥2.82 billion in intangible asset investments.
See it on page 6Development spending is heavily concentrated on upcoming projects, with 'software in progress' rising to ¥5.8 billion, specifically for EA SPORTS FC™ TACTICAL.
See it on page 7The company declined to provide a 2024 financial forecast, citing market volatility and uncertainty regarding the performance of its major development pipeline.
See it on page 7The casual gaming subsidiary GlobalGear provided a stable revenue stream, helping the company maintain a 64.5% equity ratio despite core business contraction.
See it on page 5Strategic restructuring included elevating the blockchain business to a reportable segment and the subsequent divestment of the subsidiary BLOCKSMITH&Co.
See it on page 15The fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, marked a period of significant financial contraction and strategic transition for the organization. Consolidated revenue fell 36.5% year-over-year to ¥10.7 billion, primarily driven by a sharp decline in income from paid users within the core game business. This downturn, exacerbated by the weakening performance of established titles such as Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, resulted in an operating loss of ¥1.1 billion and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1.73 billion. An extraordinary impairment loss of approximately ¥841 million on software assets further pressured the bottom line, leading to a net loss per share of 42.74 yen.
Liquidity and asset management reflected heavy reinvestment despite the operational downturn. Cash and equivalents decreased by ¥3.8 billion to end the year at ¥2.21 billion, a result of negative operating cash flow and substantial capital expenditures. Specifically, investment in intangible fixed assets reached ¥2.82 billion, with "software in progress" rising to ¥5.8 billion. This spending underscores a pivot toward major upcoming projects, most notably the high-stakes development of EA SPORTS FC™ TACTICAL. Despite these outflows, the company maintained a relatively stable equity ratio of 64.5%, supported by steady advertising revenue from its casual gaming subsidiary, GlobalGear.
Strategic shifts characterized the end of the period, including the elevation of the blockchain-related business to a reportable segment and the subsequent post-period transfer of shares in the subsidiary BLOCKSMITH&Co. Due to the inherent volatility of the mobile gaming market and the high degree of uncertainty surrounding the performance of its largest-ever development project, no financial forecast has been provided for the 2024 fiscal year. The current trajectory indicates a heavy reliance on upcoming releases to offset the diminishing returns of the existing portfolio and to stabilize the company’s long-term financial position.
