Updated Mar 23, 2026 by CyberAgent
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CyberAgent, Inc. reported a strong third‑quarter performance for FY2024, with net sales rising 11.9% year‑on‑year to ¥598 584 million and operating income increasing 89.5% to ¥35 932 million. Ordinary income attributable to owners surged 339.3% to ¥15 825 million, driven by record growth in the Internet Advertisement and Game segments. Net income attributable to owners rose 339% from ¥3 602 million in the same period of FY2023 to ¥15 825 million, while diluted earnings per share climbed from ¥6.34 to ¥28.76. Segment analysis shows the Media Business, anchored by ABEMA, generated ¥125 885 million in sales with a reduced operating loss of ¥489 million. The Internet Advertisement segment achieved ¥324 839 million in sales, operating income of ¥17 553 million. The Game Business contributed ¥151 070 million in sales and ¥26 844 million in operating income. Investment Development and Other segments posted modest sales but contributed to overall profitability. Total assets increased to ¥496 756 million, driven mainly by cash and deposits, while total liabilities rose modestly to ¥251 706 million. Equity stood at ¥245 049 million, with an equity ratio of 30.9%. The company maintained a stable share count of approximately 506 million shares outstanding. CyberAgent revised its FY2024 earnings forecast upward, projecting net income of ¥790 000 million and operating income of ¥41 000 million. The company also announced the acquisition of Nitroplus Co., Ltd., a content‑creation firm, to enhance its IP and media mix capabilities. The acquisition is expected to strengthen CyberAgent’s position in global entertainment markets, aligning with its strategy of integrating technology and creativity across digital platforms.
FY2024 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP] July 31, 2024 Listed company name: CyberAgent, Inc. Listed stock exchange: TSE Prime Market Code No.: 4751 URL https://www.cyberagent.co.jp/en/ Representative: Representative Director CEO Susumu Fujita Inquiries: Senior Managing Executive Officer Go Nakayama Tel +81-3-5459-0202 Dividend payment date - Preparation of supplementary materials for financial results: Yes Hosting a briefing session of financial results: Yes (streaming only) (Amounts less than ¥1 million rounded down) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2024 (1) Consolidated results of operations (cumulative) (% = Year-on-Year Change.) Net income Net sales Operating income Ordinary income attributable to Comprehensive owners of the income parent ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % 3Q FY2024 598,584 11.9 35,932 89.5 36,957 89.9 15,825 339.3 20,929 95.7 3Q FY2023 534,973 0.1 18,966 (66.1) 19,460 (65.4) 3,602 (82.6) 10,696 (64.3) Basic earnings Diluted earnings per share per share ¥ ¥ 3Q FY2024 31.26 28.76 3Q FY2023 7.11 6.34 . (2) Consolidated financial position Total assets Equity Shareholders' Shareholders' equity equity ratio ¥ million ¥ million ¥ million % As of 3Q FY2024 496,756 245,049 153,573 30.9 As of FY2023 477,826 231,911 144,422 30.2 2. Dividends Annual dividends 1Q 2Q 3Q Year end Total ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ FY2023 - 0.00 - 15.00 15.00 FY2024 - 0.00 - FY2024 (Forecast) 15.00 15.00 (Note) Revisions to most recent dividend forecast: No
illion ¥ million % As of 3Q FY2024 496,756 245,049 153,573 30.9 As of FY2023 477,826 231,911 144,422 30.2 2. Dividends Annual dividends 1Q 2Q 3Q Year end Total ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ FY2023 - 0.00 - 15.00 15.00 FY2024 - 0.00 - FY2024 (Forecast) 15.00 15.00 (Note) Revisions to most recent dividend forecast: No 3. Forecast of the Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2024 (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024) (% = Year-on-Year Change.) Net income Basic Net sales Operating income Ordinary income attributable to owners earnings per of the parent share ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ Full year 790,000 9.7 41,000 67.0 41,000 64.6 16,500 209.4 32.59 (Note) Revisions to most recent consolidated earnings forecast: Yes
*Notes (1) Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None New : -(Company name: -) Excluded : -(Company name: -) (2) Application of simplified accounting methods and/or special accounting methods: None (3) Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, restatements i) Changes associated with revisions of accounting standards: None ii) Changes other than those included in i): None iii) Changes in accounting estimates: None iv) Restatements: None (4) Number of shares issued (1) Number of shares issued and outstanding at end of period (including treasury stock) 3Q FY2024: 506,282,800 shares FY2023: 506,191,200 shares (2) Number of shares of treasury stock issued and outstanding at end of period 3Q FY2024: 1,048 shares FY2023: 1,040 shares (3) Average number of shares during the period (cumulative quarterly period) 3Q FY2024: 506,244,255 shares 3Q FY2023: 506,018,346 shares *Audit of quarterly consolidated financial statements attached: None *Appropriate Use of Earnings Forecast and Other Matters The forecast of performance is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those listed in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties.
ched: None *Appropriate Use of Earnings Forecast and Other Matters The forecast of performance is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those listed in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties. For information related to the forecast indicated above, please refer to "1.Results of Operations (3) Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information" on page 2.
Table of Contents 1. Results of Operations.............................................................................................................................................2 (1) Overview of Results of Operations during the Period....................................................................................... 2 (2) Overview of Financial Position during the Period..............................................................................................2 (3) Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information..............2 2. Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Notes...............................................................................3 (1) Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets...........................................................................................................3 (2) Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income and Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income....................................................................................................................................4 (3) Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements....................................................................................5 (Segment Information) ......................................................................................................................................
(3) Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements....................................................................................5 (Segment Information) ...................................................................................................................................... 5 (Notes to Significant Changes in Shareholders' Equity) ....................................................................................7 (Notes to the Going Concern Assumption) ........................................................................................................7 (Notes to Statements of Cash Flows) ................................................................................................................7 (Significant Subsequent Events) ........................................................................................................................7
CyberAgent, Inc. reported a first‑quarter fiscal 2025 performance that marked a turnaround from the prior year’s loss. Net sales rose 5.6 % to ¥203,842 million, driven by a 10.5 % increase in the Media & IP Business (¥55,638 million) and an 11.8 % rise in Internet Advertisement sales (¥117,792 million). Operating income surged 32.1 % to ¥8,301 million, converting the prior‑year operating loss of ¥796 million into a profit. Ordinary income climbed 35.9 % to ¥8,806 million, and net income attributable to the parent rose from a loss of ¥472 million to a profit of ¥5,071 million. Earnings per share improved from a negative ¥0.93 to ¥10.01 basic and ¥9.21 diluted. Total assets increased modestly to ¥524,972 million, while equity fell slightly to ¥252,002 million due mainly to dividend payouts. The company’s forecast for FY2025 remains unchanged: net sales of ¥820,000 million (2.1 % growth) and operating income of ¥42,000 million (0.4 % growth). Dividend policy is unchanged, with a forecast annual dividend of ¥17.00 per share. The report covers Japan GAAP operations across four segments—Media & IP, Internet Advertisement, Game, and Investment Development—within the Japanese market for FY2025. No significant accounting policy changes or restatements were noted, and the company confirmed its going‑concern assumption. The financial statements are based on a consolidated basis, with 506 million shares outstanding and no material changes in the scope of consolidation.
KLab Inc. experienced a significant downturn during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, characterized by an 18.6% year-over-year revenue decline to ¥4.93 billion. This contraction was primarily driven by weakening performance in established titles such as Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team and a general decrease in income from paid users within the game business. Despite aggressive cost-cutting measures and a ¥1.57 billion gain from the sale of investment securities, the company recorded a substantial net loss of ¥3.97 billion. This loss was largely precipitated by a massive ¥4.42 billion impairment charge on software assets related to EA SPORTS FC™ TACTICAL and a reduction in goodwill following the divestment of GlobalGear Co. Ltd. The financial strain resulted in a decrease of over ¥3.1 billion in total net assets, though the company mitigated some impact by raising approximately ¥719 million through the exercise of stock acquisition rights. While four consecutive years of operating deficits have prompted scrutiny regarding the company’s status as a going concern, management asserts that no material uncertainty exists. This confidence is based on steady progress with major intellectual properties, including Dragon Quest and My Hero Academia, alongside a strategic pivot toward generative AI and blockchain ventures to diversify future revenue streams. Operating within the Japanese market during a period of rapid industry volatility, the company has withheld future performance forecasts. The current strategy focuses on maintaining liquidity through strict cost controls and asset sales while transitioning the business model to leverage emerging technologies. Despite the current net losses and the impairment of software in progress, the segment profit of ¥592 million suggests that core operations remain functional as the group attempts to stabilize its capital position and return to long-term profitability.
KLab Inc. experienced a challenging first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, characterized by a 12.9% year-over-year revenue decline to 3,161 million yen and a substantial net loss of 4,748 million yen. This loss was primarily driven by a 4.43 billion yen impairment on software in progress, which contributed to a sharp reduction in total assets from 15.7 billion yen to 10.9 billion yen. Despite these pressures, the game business segment achieved a profit of 313 million yen, and operating losses showed slight improvement compared to the previous year. Due to ongoing volatility and the difficulty of projecting future performance, no full-year forecast has been provided, and interim dividends have been suspended. To stabilize its financial position and pivot its corporate strategy, the firm executed several capital-raising and restructuring initiatives. These included the sale of the subsidiary GlobalGear for 1.1 billion yen and the issuance of new stock acquisition rights. These rights are tied to rigorous performance hurdles, requiring the company to achieve over 1,000 million yen in non-game revenue and a market capitalization exceeding 10 billion yen before they can be exercised. These measures are designed to incentivize a recovery in market value and diversify revenue streams beyond traditional mobile gaming. Management remains focused on achieving profitability through aggressive cost-cutting, workforce optimization, and a refined development pipeline. While the company has faced four consecutive years of operating deficits and delays in the release of EA SPORTS FC™ TACTICAL, it maintains that there is no material uncertainty regarding its status as a going concern. Future growth is predicated on the successful launch of new projects, including a My Hero Academia title and an expansion into the hybrid casual gaming market. This strategic shift aims to balance the high-risk nature of major game development with more sustainable, diversified business operations.
Drecom Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The company’s primary mission centers on global entertainment expansion through the integration of intellectual property and technology. The financial results reflect a period of significant revenue growth offset by substantial impairment losses, leading to a net loss for the quarter. Total revenue for the first quarter reached 4,466 million yen, representing a 110.4% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the performance of the mobile game title Wizardry Variants Daphne. Despite this revenue surge, the company recorded an operating loss of 81 million yen and an ordinary loss of 107 million yen. A major factor in the quarterly performance was an extraordinary impairment loss of 1,563 million yen, attributed to the reassessment of future earnings for a mobile game title released in the previous fiscal year that performed below expectations. Consequently, the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 1,799 million yen. The company operates across two primary segments: the Game Business and the Content Business. The Game Business generated 4,327 million yen in sales, though segment profit declined by 51.6% due to increased variable and fixed costs associated with new title releases. The Content Business, which focuses on publishing and merchandise, saw revenue rise to 155 million yen, with a reduced segment loss of 204 million yen as the company continues to invest in new business areas. Following these results, the company has revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026.