FY2015 Third Quarter Financial Results

The quarterly report presents FY2015 third‑quarter results for a Japanese mobile gaming and platform company, highlighting a net sales decline of ¥22.0 billion (‑9.1 % YoY) driven by softer web‑game revenue, while operating income rose to ¥4.9 billion (up 3.8 % QoQ) through aggressive cost control, notably a ¥1.10 billion cut in advertising spend and a ¥0.92 billion reduction in fixed costs. EBITDA fell modestly to ¥6.01 billion, yet the operating margin improved by 2.7 percentage points to 22.3 %. The company maintains a robust balance sheet, with cash and equivalents at ¥74.6 billion and net debt reduced to ¥4.27 billion.

A revised full‑year forecast projects net sales of ¥93.5 billion and operating income of ¥20.0 billion, reflecting expected stability in Q4 sales at ¥22.0 billion and continued investment in native‑game development while keeping advertising costs disciplined. The report details a strategic pivot toward native games, expanding Japan operations to 600 staff and 20 development lines, with new titles such as “LINE TOWER RISING” and “POITTO HERO” slated for Q4 releases. Overseas expansion plans include localized versions of long‑running U.S. titles in Europe and China.

Operational metrics show a 10 % drop in overall coin consumption to 31.3 billion, with smartphone web‑game usage rising to 77 % of total consumption. Native‑game coin consumption fell 9 % to 9.5 billion, while web‑game consumption declined 11 % to 21.7 billion, largely due to weaker legacy titles. The company continues to leverage IP collaborations and event initiatives to sustain user engagement across its game portfolio.

The document covers Japan, U.S., Europe, and China markets over FY2015, employing quarterly financial statements, cost‑structure analysis, headcount data, and KPI charts to support its performance narrative.