Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Financial · February 1, 2025
Published by Koei Tecmo, mixi
MIXI, Inc. reported strong financial growth for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, characterized by significant increases in profitability despite moderate revenue growth. Net sales reached ¥110,352 million, a 4.9% increase over the previous year, while operating income surged 62.6% to ¥17,030 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose by 123.1% to ¥10,416 million. This performance was driven by a substantial reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses and improved margins across several business segments. The Digital Entertainment Business remains the primary revenue driver, largely supported by the mobile game Monster Strike, contributing ¥65,455 million in sales and ¥28,479 million in segment profit. The Sports Business showed a notable turnaround, moving from a loss in the previous period to a profit of ¥1,113 million on sales of ¥28,394 million. The Investment Business also saw a dramatic increase in revenue, rising from ¥1,117 million to ¥5,052 million, while the Lifestyle Business maintained steady growth. Geographically focused on the Japanese market, the results cover the period from April 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The financial position remains stable with an equity ratio of 78.5% and total assets of ¥220,445 million. However, the period was impacted by an internal investigation into improper transactions at the subsidiary Chariloto Co., Ltd., involving ¥1,026 million in unauthorized dealings. This resulted in a net loss of ¥552 million attributable to the parent company after tax adjustments. Based on these nine-month results, the full-year forecast has been revised upward. The company now expects annual net sales of ¥153,000 million and a profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥17,500 million, representing a 147.1% increase over the prior fiscal year. Dividends are projected to remain steady at ¥110 per share for the full year.
FASF Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 [Japanese GAAP] February 13, 2025 Company name: MIXI, Inc. Stock exchange listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange Securities code: 2121 URL: https://mixi.co.jp/en/ Representative: Koki Kimura, President, Representative Director, and CEO Inquiries: Kohei Shimamura, Senior Corporate Officer and CFO Phone: +81-3-6897-9500 Scheduled date of commencing dividend payments: – Availability of supplementary briefing material on financial results: Available Schedule of financial results briefing session: Scheduled (conference call for institutional investors and securities analysts) (Amounts of less than one million yen are rounded down.) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024) (1) Consolidated Operating Results (Cumulative) (% indicates changes from the previous corresponding period.) Profit attributable Net sales EBITDA* Operating income Ordinary income to owners of parent Nine months ended ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % December 31, 2024 110,352 4.9 20,643 50.9 17,030 62.6 16,735 104.7 10,416 123.1 December 31, 2023 105,209 0.4 13,679 (39.1) 10,475 (45.1) 8,176 (36.5) 4,667 131.0 * EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is amount based on operating income excluding depreciation and amortization of goodwill. (Note) Comprehensive income: Nine months ended December 31, 2024: ¥13,860 million [184.1%] Nine months ended December 31, 2023: ¥4,879 million [65.1%]
gs Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is amount based on operating income excluding depreciation and amortization of goodwill. (Note) Comprehensive income: Nine months ended December 31, 2024: ¥13,860 million [184.1%] Nine months ended December 31, 2023: ¥4,879 million [65.1%] Basic earnings Diluted earnings per share per share Nine months ended ¥ ¥ December 31, 2024 150.38 148.62 December 31, 2023 65.50 64.74 (2) Consolidated Financial Position Total assets Net assets Equity ratio ¥ million ¥ million % As of December 31, 2024 220,445 175,545 78.5 As of March 31, 2024 207,342 175,730 83.6 (Reference) Equity: As of December 31, 2024: ¥173,015 million As of March 31, 2024: ¥173,411 million 2. Dividends Annual dividends 1st 2nd 3rd Year-end Total quarter-end quarter-end quarter-end ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 – 55.00 – 55.00 110.00 Fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 – 55.00 – Fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 55.00 110.00 (Forecast) (Note) Revision to the dividends forecast announced most recently: No
3. Consolidated Financial Results Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) (% indicates changes from the previous corresponding period.) Profit attributable Basic Net sales EBITDA Operating income Ordinary income to owners of earnings parent per share ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ Full year 153,000 4.2 31,000 31.9 26,500 38.2 25,500 62.7 17,500 147.1 252.65 (Note) Revision to the financial results forecast announced most recently: Yes * Notes: (1) Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: Yes Excluded: 1 company (Tech Growth Capital LLP) (2) Accounting policies adopted specially for the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements: No (3) Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and retrospective restatement 1) Changes in accounting policies due to the revision of accounting standards: Yes 2) Changes in accounting policies other than 1) above: No 3) Changes in accounting estimates: No 4) Retrospective restatement: No (4) Total number of issued shares (common shares) 1) Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury shares): December 31, 2024: 73,730,850 shares March 31, 2024: 73,730,850 shares 2) Total number of treasury shares at the end of the period: December 31, 2024: 5,716,979 shares March 31, 2024: 3,420,835 shares 3) Average number of shares during the period (cumulative): Nine months ended December 31, 2024: 69,266,949 shares Nine months ended December 31, 2023: 71,271,423 shares
Total number of treasury shares at the end of the period: December 31, 2024: 5,716,979 shares March 31, 2024: 3,420,835 shares 3) Average number of shares during the period (cumulative): Nine months ended December 31, 2024: 69,266,949 shares Nine months ended December 31, 2023: 71,271,423 shares * Review of the Japanese-language originals of the attached consolidated quarterly financial statements by certified public accountants or an audit firm: Yes (mandatory) * Explanation of the proper use of earnings forecast and other notes 1. The financial results forecasts of this document are judgments made by MIXI based on information currently available which include latent risks and uncertainties. Please be acknowledged that actual results may differ from these forecasts due to changes in various factors when making investment decisions. 2. MIXI has scheduled a financial results briefing session for institutional investors and securities analysts on February 13, 2025. Financial results briefing material for the session will be posted on MIXI’s website shortly.
Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements and Primary Notes (1) Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unit: ¥ million) FY2024 3Q of FY2025 (As of March 31, 2024) (As of December 31, 2024) Assets Current assets Cash and deposits 105,910 101,547 Notes and accounts receivable – trade 13,227 20,274 Operational investment securities 23,620 30,074 Securities – 1,686 Merchandise 566 519 Other 11,152 12,247 Allowance for doubtful accounts (241) (241) Total current assets 154,236 166,108 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 17,532 19,665 Intangible assets Goodwill 8,467 7,548 Customer-related assets 4,960 4,452 Trademark right 2,198 1,993 Other 1,335 1,373 Total intangible assets 16,961 15,367 Investments and other assets Investment securities 7,391 5,669 Long-term loans receivable 2,745 7,533 Deferred tax assets 4,452 2,378 Other 5,090 5,605 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,067) (1,883) Total investments and other assets 18,611 19,304 Total non-current assets 53,105 54,337 Total assets 207,342 220,445 Liabilities Current liabilities Short-term borrowings 1,090 2,865 Accounts payable – other 12,101 13,419 Income taxes payable 958 4,441 Accrued consumption taxes 576 942 Provision for bonuses 1,830 651 Other 6,436 9,629 Total current liabilities 22,992 31,949 Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings 6,341 10,719 Deferred tax liabilities 2,121 1,885 Other 156 345 Total non-current liabilities 8,619 12,950 Total liabilities 31,611 44,900 Net assets Shareholders’ equit
ision for bonuses 1,830 651 Other 6,436 9,629 Total current liabilities 22,992 31,949 Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings 6,341 10,719 Deferred tax liabilities 2,121 1,885 Other 156 345 Total non-current liabilities 8,619 12,950 Total liabilities 31,611 44,900 Net assets Shareholders’ equity Paid-in capital 9,698 9,698 Capital surplus 9,662 9,669 Retained earnings 163,190 165,952 Treasury shares (10,310) (16,723) Total shareholders’ equity 172,240 168,597
This financial report details the consolidated results for mixi, Inc. during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, covering the period from April 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The data reveals a period of explosive growth for the Japanese company, primarily driven by its Media & Content Business. Net sales surged to 68,265 million yen, representing a 973.7% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth facilitated a dramatic turnaround in profitability, moving from an operating loss of 509 million yen in 2013 to an operating income of 29,927 million yen in 2014. Net income for the period reached 19,104 million yen, compared to a net loss of 1,573 million yen in the prior year. The scope of the report encompasses two primary reportable segments: Media & Content and Life Events. The Media & Content segment was the dominant contributor, accounting for 63,658 million yen in sales and 31,198 million yen in segment income. The Life Events segment, which includes marriage support and photobook businesses, contributed 4,390 million yen in sales. Geographically, the results focus on the Japanese market, though the report notes the previous liquidation of subsidiaries in Shanghai. To reflect its expanded business portfolio, the company reorganized its reporting segments during this period, renaming the former Social Net and Find Job! divisions. The financial position of the company strengthened significantly, with total assets increasing from 26,492 million yen at the end of March 2014 to 62,426 million yen by December 31, 2014. Cash and deposits grew to 42,065 million yen, largely due to 26,303 million yen provided by operating activities. Based on these strong results, the company revised its full-year forecasts upward, projecting annual net sales of 110,000 million yen and net income of 32,000 million yen. The report also accounts for a five-for-one stock split executed on July 1, 2014, adjusting per-share calculations retroactively for accurate year-over-year comparison.
This financial report details the consolidated results for MIXI, Inc. during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. The company reported net sales of ¥104,802 million, representing a 24.6% increase over the previous year, and a 67.7% rise in operating income to ¥19,073 million. Despite these gains, profit attributable to owners of the parent fell by 72.8% to ¥2,020 million. This decline was primarily driven by significant non-operating and extraordinary losses, including a ¥4,818 million impairment loss related to the equity-method associate bitbank, inc., and a ¥4,468 million loss stemming from the withdrawal from certain new product developments. The scope of the report covers the company’s four primary business segments: Digital Entertainment, Sports, Lifestyle, and the newly established Investment Business. Digital Entertainment remains the primary revenue driver, largely fueled by the performance of the mobile game Monster Strike, contributing ¥73,457 million in net sales and ¥31,806 million in segment profit. The Sports and Lifestyle segments also saw revenue growth, though the Sports segment continued to operate at a loss. The Investment Business was officially designated as a main line of business during this period, leading to a reclassification of investment-related income and assets. Methodologically, the results are prepared under Japanese GAAP and include consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, and cash flow analysis. The company revised its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of ¥142,000 million and a 51.3% decrease in annual profit attributable to owners of the parent compared to the prior year. MIXI maintains a strong equity ratio of 80.8% and continues to distribute an annual dividend of ¥110 per share.
Mixi, Inc. reported a significant downturn in financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, characterized by a sharp contraction in both revenue and profitability. Net sales fell 31.7% year-over-year to ¥72,364 million, while operating income plummeted 88.6% to ¥3,076 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent saw the most drastic decline, falling 97.5% to just ¥426 million. These results reflect a challenging period for the company’s core segments, particularly the Entertainment Business, where segment profit dropped from ¥34,297 million to ¥13,267 million. The geographic scope of these results is centered on Japan, covering the first three quarters of the 2019 fiscal year. The data highlights a transition in corporate strategy, as the company aggressively pursued acquisitions to diversify its portfolio into the sports and sports betting industries. Key transactions during this period included the acquisition of Chiba Jets Funabashi Inc., a professional basketball team, for ¥1,019 million, and Net Dreamers Co., Ltd., a sports media operator, for ¥15,000 million. These moves contributed to a substantial increase in goodwill, which rose to ¥18,481 million by the end of the period. Despite the current earnings pressure, the company maintains a strong consolidated financial position with total assets of ¥194,531 million and an equity ratio of 87.4%. Cash and deposits remained substantial at ¥124,196 million, though this was a decrease from the previous year-end due to investment activities and dividend payments. Looking ahead, the full-year forecast was revised downward, with net sales expected to reach ¥103,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent projected at ¥4,000 million, representing an 84.9% decrease from the prior fiscal year.
Mixi, Inc. experienced a period of financial contraction and strategic pivot during the nine months ending December 31, 2021. Net sales fell 7.6% to ¥81,089 million, while profit attributable to owners saw a sharper decline of 28.8% to ¥7,428 million. These results prompted management to issue a downward revision for the full-year forecast, anticipating an annual profit decrease of over 40% compared to the prior fiscal year. Despite these declines, the company maintains a robust equity ratio of 84.4%, though cash reserves were reduced by more than ¥30 billion to fund aggressive investment activities and a ¥7.5 billion share buyback program. The financial landscape was notably influenced by a shift in accounting standards regarding revenue recognition for the flagship title Monster Strike. By transitioning from recognizing revenue at the point of virtual currency consumption to an estimated period of character utility, the company realized a ¥1,272 million increase in operating income. This technical adjustment reflects a broader effort to modernize financial reporting while navigating the maturation of its core gaming assets. Strategically, the organization is diversifying its portfolio through significant capital allocation in the sports and medical sectors. The acquisition of a 51.3% controlling stake in TOKYO FOOTBALL CLUB (F.C. Tokyo) for ¥1.15 billion and a substantial investment in the medical service CALL DOCTOR signal a move toward multi-industry expansion. Furthermore, the commitment of up to ¥6 billion in credit facilities for the development of arena leasing operations via TOKYO-BAY ARENA Co., Ltd. underscores a long-term thesis focused on physical entertainment infrastructure and sports management as future growth drivers.