Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2018

Financial highlights for the third quarter of FY2017 show a robust increase in revenue and profitability compared with the same period in FY2016. Net sales rose to ¥37,034 million from ¥24,199 million, a 53.5% jump, driven largely by the entertainment segment which generated ¥33,025 million versus ¥21,120 million in FY2016. Pachislot & Pachinko sales declined 52.1% to ¥1,992 million, while amusement facilities grew 24.0% to ¥1,266 million. Gross profit climbed 19.4% to ¥17,211 million, and operating income surged 62.5% to ¥8,781 million, reflecting higher margins in entertainment and amusement facilities.

Operating income by segment highlights a 81.2% rise in entertainment to ¥7,815 million and a 156.8% increase in the “Other” segment to ¥243 million, offset by a 57.5% decline in Pachislot & Pachinko income to ¥736 million. Net income increased 38.0% to ¥11,624 million, approaching the forecast of ¥11,700 million. The company’s balance sheet shows total assets at ¥126,294 million, up 5.8% from the prior year, largely due to a ¥15,016 million increase in investment securities. Current assets fell 48% as cash and deposits dropped to ¥5,510 million, while current liabilities decreased 28% to ¥8,238 million.

The report covers Japan‑based operations for FY2017, covering the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. Data are consolidated across all subsidiaries and presented in millions of yen. The company’s financial performance indicates strong growth in core entertainment activities, despite declines in pachislot & pachinko revenue.