Financial Highlights: 1st Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2016

Koei Tecmo Holdings reported a strong first‑quarter performance for the fiscal year ending March 2016, with net sales rising 7.9% to ¥37.8 billion from ¥35.2 billion the prior year, and net income increasing 49.3% to ¥9.4 billion. Gross profit grew 22.6%, while operating income surged 46.8% to ¥9.7 billion, reflecting higher profitability across most segments. Game software sales led the increase at 10.7%, followed by online & mobile (−2.9%) and media & rights (+12.5%). Pachislot & pachinko sales rose 16.8%, whereas amusement facilities declined 6.9%. Real‑estate revenue jumped 92% but was offset by a corporate & elimination loss of ¥920 million. Operating income per segment showed dramatic gains in game software (314%) and pachislot & pachinko (48%), but a sharp decline in online & mobile (-55.8%) and media & rights (-89). Forecasts for the full year target net sales of ¥40 billion (up 5.8%) and operating income of ¥10 billion (up 3.6%).

On the balance‑sheet side, total assets fell from ¥115.2 billion to ¥107.1 billion, largely due to reductions in current assets and investment securities. Current liabilities dropped by 49% to ¥5.6 billion, driven by lower trade payables and accrued bonuses. Shareholders’ equity decreased modestly to ¥90.2 billion, with retained earnings at ¥51.2 billion and a slight decline in treasury stock. Net assets stood at ¥98.1 billion, reflecting modest changes in other comprehensive income items such as unrealized gains on securities and foreign‑currency adjustments. The company’s liquidity position remained solid, with cash and time deposits at ¥10.9 billion and a current‑asset to liability ratio improving from 2.47 to 3.94. Overall, the quarter demonstrated robust revenue growth and improved profitability despite segment‑specific variances, positioning Koei Tecmo for a moderately optimistic full‑year outlook.