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The quarterly results demonstrate a robust first‑quarter performance for FY2018, with net sales reaching ¥21.6 billion and operating income of ¥2.7 billion, reflecting a 17.1 % year‑over‑year increase and a 25 % quarter‑on‑quarter rise in sales. EBITDA stood at ¥3.1 billion, up from a negative figure the previous quarter, underscoring improved profitability after a sharp rebound in operating income. The company attributes growth to full‑scale operation of existing hit titles, aggressive media investment, and the launch of a new title in October. Advertising spend surged to ¥2.33 billion, driven by media‑operations expansion and promotional activities such as TV commercials, while labor costs fell due to overseas base closures. Financial forecasts for the first half of FY2018 project net sales of ¥40.5 billion and operating income of ¥4.5 billion, assuming a temporary dip in sales from mature titles and conservative earnings targets for new releases. The company plans continued investment in advertising to support high‑growth business segments. Operationally, the native game portfolio expanded from one released title to five in development, including first‑party and third‑party IPs. Existing titles received major updates and large‑scale collaborations, boosting coin consumption to 15 billion units in the quarter. The advertising and media arm reported a 2.4× QoQ increase in page views, driven by the LIMIA app’s growth to over one million monthly active users. Geographically, revenue is split between domestic and overseas markets, with overseas operations contributing a growing share of sales. The company’s headcount totaled 1,424 employees across game entertainment, advertising, and corporate functions. Overall, FY2018 Q1 results indicate strong top‑line momentum, improved profitability, and a strategic focus on expanding both domestic and international market presence.
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