GREE reported Q1 FY2015 net sales of ¥25.4 billion, reflecting a decline due to softening performance in legacy web games both domestically and internationally.
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Operating income remained stable at ¥6.4 billion, supported by a 7% reduction in total costs achieved through optimized labor, server expenses, and decreased mass-media advertising.
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The company is aggressively pivoting to native mobile applications, increasing production lines to 12 and expanding its dedicated headcount to approximately 500 employees.
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A ¥2.0 billion extraordinary loss was recorded following a portfolio review that resulted in the termination of underperforming titles, most notably the overseas project City of Rivals.
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Despite a 10% decline in native game coin consumption to 10.2 billion, the company reported strong early performance from new titles including Shometsu Toshi and Cross Summoner.
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The Q2 forecast is conservative, projecting ¥23.6 billion in net sales and ¥4.1 billion in operating income, with a continued focus on strict cost control.
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Strategic growth initiatives include entering the mobile video ad market via a partnership with AdColony and pursuing cross-platform expansion through joint ventures with LINE and KDDI.
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GREE reported Q1 FY2015 net sales of ¥25.4 billion, reflecting a decline due to softening performance in legacy web games both domestically and internationally.
02
Operating income remained stable at ¥6.4 billion, supported by a 7% reduction in total costs achieved through optimized labor, server expenses, and decreased mass-media advertising.
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The company is aggressively pivoting to native mobile applications, increasing production lines to 12 and expanding its dedicated headcount to approximately 500 employees.
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A ¥2.0 billion extraordinary loss was recorded following a portfolio review that resulted in the termination of underperforming titles, most notably the overseas project City of Rivals.
05
Despite a 10% decline in native game coin consumption to 10.2 billion, the company reported strong early performance from new titles including Shometsu Toshi and Cross Summoner.
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The Q2 forecast is conservative, projecting ¥23.6 billion in net sales and ¥4.1 billion in operating income, with a continued focus on strict cost control.
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Strategic growth initiatives include entering the mobile video ad market via a partnership with AdColony and pursuing cross-platform expansion through joint ventures with LINE and KDDI.