1st Half Financial Results: FY2015

The first‑half financial results for FY2014 demonstrate a continued upward trajectory, with sales reaching ¥16.11 billion and operating profit rising to ¥3.29 billion, a 4.2 % increase year‑on‑year and a 0.7 % rise versus forecast. Net income climbed to ¥4.21 billion, up 26.1 % YoY and 0.7 % above expectations, reflecting a 76.5 % increase from the prior year’s first half. Operating profit margins improved to 20.4 %, up 1.3 percentage points from the previous period, while ordinary profit margins reached 38.2 %, a 60.4 % YoY gain.

Geographically, Japan contributed ¥12.78 billion (82.7 % of total sales) with a 1.4 % YoY rise, while overseas markets grew by ¥3.51 billion (17.3 % of total), driven largely by North America and Europe, which saw sales increases of 31.0 % and 64.1 %, respectively. Unit volumes mirrored this trend, with overseas units up 30.4 % and North America up 60.3 %.

Segment analysis shows the Game division as the largest contributor, generating ¥9.87 billion in sales and ¥2.36 billion in operating profit, followed by Online & Media at ¥3.24 billion sales and ¥0.60 billion profit. The company’s strategy focuses on multi‑platform development, IP expansion into media and merchandise, and aggressive download business growth. Cost efficiencies are evident: COGS fell to 57 % of sales, SG&A to 55.6 %, and capital expenditures were maintained at ¥4 billion.

The company maintains a dividend policy targeting 50 % payout or ¥50 per share, with plans to increase the dividend to ¥50 in FY2014. Overall, the first‑half performance confirms a robust growth trajectory and sets a strong foundation for full‑year targets.