Konami Group Report 2024

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Konami Group achieved record-high financial results for fiscal year 2024, with total revenue reaching ¥360.3 billion (a 14.6% increase) and business profit rising 55.8% to ¥88.2 billion.See it on page 3
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Operating profit grew by 73.8% to ¥80.3 billion, while profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 69.6% to ¥59.1 billion.See it on page 3
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The Digital Entertainment segment saw significant engagement, with eFootball 2024 surpassing 750 million total downloads and the Momotaro Dentetsu World title selling over one million copies.See it on page 3
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The company increased its annual dividend by ¥7 per share to a record ¥131 and projects continued record-high sales and profits for fiscal year 2025.See it on page 2
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Strategic growth initiatives include expanding the revenue base for mainstay IP like Yu-Gi-Oh! and soccer/baseball titles, while integrating emerging technologies such as Web3.0, AI, and VR/AR.See it on page 2
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In the Gaming & Systems segment, the company expanded its market presence by introducing the DIMENSION 43x3 cabinet and installing the SYNKROS casino management system at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.See it on page 3
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The Sports business is shifting toward a 'light-asset' model, exemplified by the launch of the 'Personal 30' gym concept, which focuses on high-demand, low-initial-investment categories.See it on page 2

Summary

The Konami Group Report 2024 outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic initiatives for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The primary objective is to demonstrate sustained corporate growth and value creation despite global economic challenges, including inflation and geopolitical instability. By leveraging a diverse portfolio across digital entertainment, amusement, gaming, and sports, the company achieved record-breaking financial results, positioning itself for continued expansion through technological innovation and human capital investment.

Financial performance for fiscal 2024 was marked by significant growth across all key metrics. Total revenue reached ¥360.3 billion, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, while business profit rose by 55.8% to ¥88.2 billion. Operating profit grew by 73.8% to ¥80.3 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 69.6% to ¥59.2 billion. These record highs supported a dividend increase of ¥7 per share, bringing the annual total to ¥131. The company anticipates further growth in fiscal 2025, driven by the expansion of its revenue base for mainstay content and the integration of emerging technologies such as Web3.0, NFTs, AI, and VR/AR.

The scope of operations remains global, with specific focus areas including the Digital Entertainment segment, which saw major successes like the Momotaro Dentetsu series and eFootball™ 2024, the latter surpassing 750 million downloads. The Gaming & Systems segment continues to perform well in North American and Australian markets with the DIMENSION series of slot cabinets. Additionally, the Sports segment is pivoting toward light-asset models, such as the "Pilates Mirror" studios and contracted facility management. The company also emphasizes social impact, notably through the distribution of its educational version of Momotaro Dentetsu to over 7,000 schools across Japan.