MarvelousAQL Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

MarvelousAQL Inc. reported strong consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, driven by a multi-content, multi-use, and multi-device strategy. The company achieved net sales of 20,330 million yen, representing a 15.6% year-over-year increase. Operating income rose by 29.0% to 3,006 million yen, and ordinary income grew by 30.8% to 3,041 million yen. Despite these gains, net income saw a slight decline of 1.9% to 1,882 million yen compared to the previous fiscal year.

Performance across business segments remained robust. The Online Game Business generated 8,877 million yen in sales, bolstered by the successful launch of the native app version of Logres of Swords and Sorcery. The Consumer Game Business recorded 7,630 million yen in sales, supported by strong demand for Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita titles, alongside the continued popularity of the Pokémon TRETTA amusement console. The Audio & Visual Business contributed 3,825 million yen, benefiting from successful animation video commercialization and a growing live entertainment sector, particularly stage productions.

The company maintained a solid financial position with total assets reaching 16,816 million yen and an equity ratio of 70.9%. Operating cash flow improved significantly to 3,852 million yen, up 36.7% from the prior year. Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the company projects continued growth, forecasting net sales of 25,000 million yen and net income of 2,274 million yen. Management remains committed to a stable dividend policy, with a planned annual dividend of 15 yen per share for the upcoming term.