Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Financial · April 1, 2024
Published by Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo Holdings achieved a 7.9% increase in net sales to ¥84.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, reflecting a period of steady top-line growth. While profit attributable to owners rose 9.2% to ¥33.8 billion, the company experienced a notable 27.2% decline in operating profit, which fell to ¥28.5 billion. This contraction in operating margins was primarily driven by rising selling and administrative expenses. However, ordinary profit remained resilient, growing 14.6% to ¥45.7 billion due to substantial non-operating gains derived from investment securities and derivative valuations. The financial position of the organization strengthened considerably throughout the year, with total assets expanding to ¥245.8 billion and net assets reaching ¥175.6 billion. Cash flow from operating activities remained robust at ¥36.6 billion, supported by efficient trade receivable collections and higher pre-tax profits. These inflows effectively balanced a ¥24.9 billion net outflow in investing activities, largely attributed to the strategic acquisition of investment securities. Despite distributing ¥15.7 billion in dividends, the company maintained a stable liquidity position with ¥10.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the close of the period. Looking toward the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the outlook suggests continued revenue expansion alongside tightening profitability. Net sales are projected to grow by 6.4%, yet profit attributable to owners is expected to decline by 11.2%. This forecast indicates a transitionary phase where increased market activity and sales volume may be offset by shifting investment returns or continued pressure on operating costs. The overall trajectory emphasizes a shift toward leveraging a strong balance sheet and non-operating income to navigate fluctuations in core gaming profitability.
Note: This document is a translation of a part of the original Japanese version and provided for reference purposes only.I n the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese original and this English translation,t he Japanese original shall prevail. Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2024 [Japanese GAAP] April 30, 2024 Company name: KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Stock exchange listing: Tokyo Code number: 3635 URL: https://www. koeitecmo. co. jp/ Representative: Yoichi Erikawa President & CEO (Representative Director) Contact: Kenjiro Asano Director, Senior Executive Officer & CFO Phone: +81 -45 -56 2-8 111 Scheduled date of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: June 20, 2024 Scheduled date of commencing dividend payments: June 21, 2024 Scheduled date of filing annual securit
11 Scheduled date of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: June 20, 2024 Scheduled date of commencing dividend payments: June 21, 2024 Scheduled date of filing annual securities report: June 21, 2024 Availability of supplementary briefing material on annual financial results: Yes Schedule of annual financial results briefing session: Yes (Amounts of less than one million yen are rounded down. ) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 ) (1 ) Consolidated Operating Results (% indicates changes from the previous corresponding period.
2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 ) (1 ) Consolidated Operating Results (% indicates changes from the previous corresponding period. ) Net sales Operating profit Ordinary profit Profit attributable to owners of parent Fiscal year ended Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % March 31, 2024 84, 584 7.9 28, 494 (27 .2 ) 45, 741 14. 6 33, 792 9.2 March 31, 2023 78, 417 7.8 39, 133 13.
(27 .2 ) 45, 741 14. 6 33, 792 9.2 March 31, 2023 78, 417 7.8 39, 133 13. 3 39, 899 (18 .1 ) 30, 935 (12 .5 ) (Note) Comprehensive income: Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 : ¥ 48, 011 million [ 131. 9% ] Fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 : ¥ 20, 703 million [ (19 .3 ) %] Basic earnings per Diluted earnings per Rate of return on Ordinary profit to Operating profit to share share equity total assets ratio net sales ratio Fis
g profit to share share equity total assets ratio net sales ratio Fiscal year ended Yen Yen % % % March 31, 2024 107. 06 99. 73 21. 3 20. 0 33. 7 March 31, 2023 98. 20 91. 22 22. 1 18. 5 49.
33. 7 March 31, 2023 98. 20 91. 22 22. 1 18. 5 49. 9 (Reference) Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies: Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 : ¥ - million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 : ¥ - million (2 ) Consolidated Financial Position Total assets Net assets Capital adequacy ratio Net assets per share As of Millions of yen Millions of yen % Yen March 31, 2024 245, 802 175, 552 71.
Koei Tecmo Holdings demonstrated robust operational growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, characterized by a 7.8% increase in net sales to ¥78,417 million and a 13.3% rise in operating profit to ¥39,133 million. This performance reflects a strengthening of core business activities despite a broader decline in net income. Profit attributable to owners fell by 12.5% to ¥30,935 million, a downturn primarily driven by non-operating factors, including a significant reduction in gains from investment securities and a ¥13,976 million loss on the redemption of securities. The financial position remains resilient with total net assets increasing to ¥142.7 billion and a capital adequacy ratio of 67.3%. Cash flow dynamics shifted significantly during the period, resulting in a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of ¥7,959 million. While operating activities generated a healthy inflow of ¥29.7 billion, this was offset by substantial financing and investing outflows. Notable expenditures included ¥81.7 billion in investment security purchases, ¥28,000 million in short-term borrowing repayments, and ¥17.0 billion in dividend distributions. Looking toward the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the outlook remains aggressive with a projected revenue increase of 21.1% to ¥95,000 million. Management intends to maintain a stable shareholder return policy with a dividend payout ratio of approximately 50%. These results indicate a strategic transition where strong organic growth in the gaming sector is being balanced against volatile non-operating investment returns and a proactive reduction of debt obligations.
Koei Tecmo Holdings achieved substantial financial growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, characterized by a 20.5% increase in net sales to ¥72.76 billion and a 41.5% surge in operating profit to ¥34.53 billion. This performance was bolstered by strong operational cash flows of ¥24.82 billion, contributing to a rise in cash and cash equivalents to ¥19.50 billion. Despite these gains, total net assets decreased from ¥165.13 billion to ¥138.10 billion, a shift primarily driven by a strategic ¥38.53 billion expenditure on treasury share purchases. The company’s capital structure underwent significant changes during this period, marked by the issuance of ¥48.10 billion in convertible bonds. This influx of capital supported an aggressive investment strategy, with ¥146.63 billion directed toward the purchase of investment securities. Total assets climbed to ¥219.80 billion, reflecting a portfolio heavily weighted toward cash and securities. While the company maintained a robust profit attributable to owners of ¥35.36 billion, it also distributed ¥14.93 billion in dividends, balancing shareholder returns with large-scale reinvestment. Looking toward the 2023 fiscal year, the outlook remains cautious despite the previous year's momentum. Projections suggest a modest 5.8% increase in sales alongside a forecasted 5.9% decline in operating profit. This conservative guidance indicates a transition period following a year of record-breaking financial expansion and significant capital reallocation. The overall fiscal health remains stable, supported by high liquidity and a diversified asset base, even as the company prepares for potential fluctuations in profitability in the near term.
MIXI, Inc. maintained stable net sales of ¥146.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, despite a 22.7% decline in operating income to ¥19.1 billion. While the Digital Entertainment segment, anchored by the enduring performance of Monster Strike, remains the primary revenue driver, its profitability experienced a year-over-year contraction. Conversely, net income attributable to owners of the parent grew by 37.2% to ¥7.08 billion, a result of reduced non-operating and extraordinary losses relative to the prior year. This financial trajectory is expected to accelerate, with forecasts projecting a 69.4% surge in net income to ¥12.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The fiscal period was characterized by strategic capital management and the navigation of impairment challenges. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥105.7 billion, influenced by ¥7.5 billion in treasury share purchases and significant income tax payments. Financial results were further impacted by a ¥2.677 million valuation loss on convertible bonds and impairment losses within the Sports Business and equity-method associates like CALL DOCTOR Co., Ltd. These adjustments reflect a rigorous reassessment of business plans and asset valuations across the Lifestyle and Sports segments. To enhance shareholder value and capital efficiency, the company executed the cancellation of 4.5 million treasury shares and initiated a subsequent repurchase program valued at up to ¥7.5 billion. Basic earnings per share rose to ¥99.71, supporting a consistent annual dividend of ¥110 per share. Despite the amortization of ¥1,338 million in goodwill, the organization maintains a robust balance sheet and a clear focus on stabilizing its core entertainment offerings while optimizing its diversified portfolio for long-term growth.
This financial report details the consolidated results for Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, covering the period from April 1 to June 30, 2024. The primary purpose of the document is to provide shareholders and the public with an update on the company’s financial health and progress toward its Third Medium-Term Management Plan, which focuses on the management policy of creating and developing global intellectual property. Financial performance for the quarter was mixed. Net sales reached 17.6 billion yen, a 3.8% decrease year-on-year, while operating profit fell 23.8% to 5.7 billion yen. This decline was attributed to a lack of new mobile title launches compared to the previous year and increased costs associated with in-house mobile operations. Conversely, ordinary profit rose 27.3% to 18.7 billion yen, and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 29.2% to 13.6 billion yen, both reaching record highs for a first quarter. These gains were significantly bolstered by non-operating income, including 5.8 billion yen from the valuation of derivatives and 4.9 billion yen in interest income. The entertainment segment remains the company's core driver, contributing 16.5 billion yen in sales. Key activities included repeat sales of Rise of the Ronin and the continued performance of mobile titles like Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hadou and the licensed Three Kingdoms Tactics, which surpassed 100 million global downloads. Looking ahead, the company is focusing on its "AAA Studio" to ensure a continuous pipeline of large-scale titles, such as the upcoming Dynasty Warriors: Origins. For the full fiscal year, the company forecasts net sales of 90 billion yen and a profit of 30 billion yen, maintaining a neutral but growth-oriented outlook despite short-term fluctuations in operating income.