FY2018 2Q Result Presentation

GREE, Inc. reported FY2018 second‑quarter results on February 2, 2018, with net sales of ¥19.5 billion and operating income of ¥2.3 billion, exceeding targets for both metrics. EBITDA reached ¥2.7 billion. Year‑on‑year growth was achieved, though quarter‑over‑quarter sales moderated by roughly 10 percentage points; operating margin remained at 12 %. The company attributed the sales dip to reduced advertising spend and lower commission fees, while cost controls on labor and outsourcing mitigated profit erosion. A strategic shift toward console gaming was announced, with the first title “The Fishing Star” slated for Nintendo Switch and a global release in development. Mobile game performance was bolstered by the launch of “Library Cross Infinite” and ongoing content updates for titles such as Another Eden, Danmachi, SINoALICE, SYMPHOGEAR, and Puchiguru Love Live. Five new mobile titles are approved for development, with three slated for release this fiscal year.

The FY2018 Q3 forecast projects flat net sales at ¥19.5 billion and operating income of ¥2.5 billion, aiming for a year‑to‑date total of ¥60.6 billion. GREE plans to sustain growth through aggressive title reinforcement, overseas expansion, and cost discipline across mobile, console, VR, advertising, and media segments. The presentation covered financial performance, cost structure adjustments following overseas operation closures, and a pipeline of upcoming releases across multiple platforms.