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Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 (Japanese GAAP)

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KLab Inc. experienced a transitional fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, characterized by a strategic contraction in revenue alongside a significant narrowing of net losses. Total revenue declined 29.4% year-over-year to 16.88 billion yen, a downturn primarily attributed to the withdrawal of underperforming titles and sluggish sales for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team. However, aggressive cost-cutting measures and the sustained performance of BLEACH Brave Souls allowed the company to reduce its operating loss from 1.1 billion yen to 598 million yen. Net loss attributable to owners improved substantially from 3.47 billion yen in 2021 to 541.9 million yen in 2022, bolstered by foreign exchange gains and reduced operating expenses. The financial position of the group was stabilized through active financing, resulting in an increase in cash and cash equivalents to 6.02 billion yen. This liquidity was largely driven by 3.54 billion yen in financing activities, including the acquisition of long-term debt and the exercise of stock options, which offset negative operating and investing cash flows. While the equity ratio declined to 62.9% and net assets per share saw a slight reduction to 324.42 yen, the net loss per share narrowed significantly from 90.38 yen to 13.97 yen. The adoption of new revenue recognition standards also impacted the figures, contributing a minor decrease in reported game business revenue. Looking forward, the company has withheld specific performance forecasts for the 2023 fiscal year due to high market volatility and the inherent difficulty in predicting hit-driven mobile gaming cycles. Growth strategies are currently centered on high-profile collaborations, specifically a co-developed title with Electronic Arts, and a planned expansion into the blockchain entertainment sector. These initiatives aim to diversify revenue streams and leverage intellectual property to return the group to profitability following this period of structural consolidation.

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