FinancialBandai Namco
Bandai Namco Group Integrated Report 2017
1 Sept 201792 pages~269 min full read
Bandai Namco achieved record performance in 2017 with ¥620.1 billion in net sales and ¥63.2 billion in operating profit, representing a 27.7% year-on-year increase.
See it on page 53The Network Entertainment segment serves as the primary financial driver, contributing 57.9% of total sales and 63.8% of operating profit.
See it on page 81Flagship intellectual properties are central to the company's strategy, with Mobile Suit Gundam generating ¥74 billion and Dragon Ball generating ¥61 billion in revenue.
See it on page 7The company launched the 'NEXT STAGE' three-year plan to accelerate global IP expansion and regional autonomy, aiming to meet mid-term objectives one year ahead of schedule.
See it on page 55Financial health improved significantly with a 47.7% increase in free cash flow, resulting in an EPS of ¥201 and total declared dividends of ¥15.4 billion.
See it on page 54Corporate governance is managed by a ten-member board including three independent directors, adhering to Japanese Corporate Governance Code standards.
See it on page 40Sustainability efforts have resulted in a 27% reduction in CO2 emissions since FY2012, alongside the implementation of universal-design product standards and supplier audits.
See it on page 49Bandai Namco’s 2017 integrated report presents a comprehensive account of the company’s financial, strategic, and governance performance, emphasizing the central role of its “IP‑axis” strategy in achieving record results. By leveraging core intellectual properties across games, toys, visual media, and music, the group generated ¥620.1 billion in net sales and ¥63.2 billion in operating profit, a 27.7 % year‑on‑year increase, while free‑cash flow rose 47.7 %. The Network Entertainment segment contributed 57.9 % of sales and 63.8 % of profit, with flagship franchises such as Mobile Suit Gundam (¥74 billion) and Dragon Ball (¥61 billion) underpinning cross‑media expansion and overseas growth in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Strategic outlook is framed by the newly launched three‑year “NEXT STAGE” plan, which targets global IP expansion, regional autonomy, and continued innovation to meet mid‑term objectives a year ahead of schedule. Governance is reinforced through a ten‑member board—including three independent directors—and an audit‑supervisory board meeting Japanese Corporate Governance Code standards. A robust compliance and risk‑management framework, performance‑linked director compensation, and extensive investor‑relations activities underscore the company’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder trust.
Corporate‑social‑responsibility initiatives achieved a 27 % reduction in CO₂ emissions since FY2012 and introduced universal‑design products and supplier audits. Financially, profit attributable to owners reached ¥44.2 billion, EPS rose to ¥201, and dividends of ¥15.4 billion were declared. Acquisitions such as
