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Kakao Games Q3 2025 Earnings Announcement

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Kakao Games reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a period of mixed performance characterized by a recovery in PC gaming revenue and a return to net profitability despite ongoing operating losses. Total revenue reached 127.5 billion KRW, representing a 10.1% increase from the previous quarter but a 21.7% decline year-over-year. This quarterly growth was primarily driven by a significant 187.8% surge in PC gaming revenue, totaling 42.7 billion KRW, fueled by successful collaboration updates for Battlegrounds. Conversely, mobile gaming revenue fell 16% sequentially to 84.8 billion KRW due to the natural stabilization of titles like Odin: Valhalla Rising and ArcheAge War. Operating expenses rose 6.8% quarter-over-quarter to 132.9 billion KRW, largely due to increased commission payments linked to the shifting revenue mix. Despite these costs, the company continued its focus on labor efficiency and strategic marketing. While the operating loss narrowed to 5.4 billion KRW compared to the previous quarter, the company successfully achieved a net profit of 34.6 billion KRW. This return to the black was supported by non-operating gains, including valuation gains from derivatives and financial income, marking a significant turnaround from the heavy net losses recorded in late 2024 and early 2025. The financial position remains stable with total assets valued at approximately 3.08 trillion KRW and a cash reserve of 560.5 billion KRW. The results indicate a transitional phase where the company is mitigating the absence of major new releases through the steady performance of core intellectual properties and rigorous cost management. The geographic focus remains centered on the South Korean market and global service expansions for its flagship mobile and PC franchises.

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