Financial Highlights: 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2014

The first‑quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2014 show a 10.9 % rise in consolidated net sales to ¥35,525 million, driven mainly by a 10.9 % increase in game‑software revenue and a 26.5 % jump in pachislot & pachinko sales. Operating income climbed 79.8 % to ¥6,208 million, largely from a 113.9 % surge in game‑software operating profit and a 444.3 % rise in the “Other” segment, offset by declines in online & mobile and amusement‑facility operating income. Net income increased 938 million yen (18.0 % YoY) to ¥5,656 million, although the year‑to‑date net income for FY2013 remained slightly below forecast at ¥5,700 million.

Segment‑level analysis indicates that game software remains the core driver of profitability, while online & mobile revenue grew modestly (10.9 %) but with a 23.7 % decline in operating income, reflecting higher costs or lower margins. Media & rights and pachislot & pachinko segments showed modest operating gains, whereas amusement facilities experienced a 10.4 % drop in operating income.

Balance‑sheet activity shows current assets falling from ¥31,416 million to ¥19,267 million as cash and receivables declined sharply, while fixed assets remained stable. Total assets increased to ¥65,782 million, supported by a rise in investment securities. Current liabilities dropped from ¥12,303 million to ¥4,708 million, largely due to reduced trade payables and accrued bonuses. Shareholders’ equity decreased slightly from ¥82,392 million to ¥80,478 million, reflecting a modest decline in retained earnings and treasury stock adjustments. Overall, the company maintained solid revenue growth and profitability in Q1 FY2014, with notable strength in its core game‑software segment.