Koei Tecmo Holdings reported a 7.8% increase in net sales to ¥78.4 billion and a 13.3% rise in operating profit to ¥39.1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
See it on page 1Profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 12.5% to ¥30.9 billion, while ordinary profit declined 18.1% to ¥39.9 billion due to higher operating costs and lower non-operating income.
See it on page 6The company improved its capital adequacy ratio from 62.6% to 67.4% as net assets grew to ¥142.7 billion, despite a decline in total assets to ¥210.9 billion.
See it on page 1Operating cash flow reached ¥29.7 billion, though cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥7.9 billion, primarily driven by treasury share repurchases and shifts in investment strategy.
See it on page 10Koei Tecmo maintained a consistent dividend policy, distributing ¥15.8 billion to shareholders, representing a 50.9% payout of net sales.
See it on page 2Fiscal year 2024 forecasts project net sales of ¥95 billion and operating profit of ¥21.1 billion, reflecting a cautious growth outlook amid market consolidation.
See it on page 2The consolidated financial results for Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. cover the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 (April 1, 2022‑March 31, 2023). Net sales rose to ¥78.4 billion from ¥72.8 billion, a 7.8 % increase, while operating profit climbed to ¥39.1 billion, up 13.3 %. Ordinary profit fell by 18.1 % to ¥39.9 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased 12.5 % to ¥30.9 billion, reflecting higher operating costs and a decline in non‑operating income. Comprehensive income for the year was ¥20.7 billion, down 19.3 % from ¥25.7 billion the prior year.
Total assets declined to ¥210.9 billion from ¥219.8 billion, while net assets increased to ¥142.7 billion, improving the capital adequacy ratio from 62.6 % to 67.4 %. Cash and cash equivalents fell by ¥7.9 billion, largely due to significant treasury share repurchases and a shift in investment strategy. Operating cash flow rose to ¥29.7 billion, driven by higher operating profit and improved working‑capital management, but investing cash flow remained negative at ¥21.4 billion due to continued investment in securities and property.
Dividend policy remained consistent, with a total payout of ¥15.8 billion (50.9 % of net sales) and a year‑end dividend of ¥50 million per share. Forecasts for the 2024 fiscal year project net sales of ¥95 billion and operating profit of ¥21.1 billion, indicating a modest growth outlook amid ongoing market consolidation and regulatory changes. The company’s financial position remains solid, with a stable equity base and manageable debt levels, positioning it to navigate the evolving gaming industry landscape.