MarvelousAQL Third Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

MarvelousAQL’s financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, demonstrate consistent growth across its diversified entertainment portfolio. During the nine-month period ending December 31, 2013, the company achieved net sales of 14,666 million yen, representing a 20.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Operating income rose by 25.9% to 2,160 million yen, while ordinary income grew by 33.4% to 2,231 million yen. Net income remained stable at 1,392 million yen, a marginal 0.5% increase year-over-year.

The company operates as a comprehensive entertainment provider, utilizing a multi-content, multi-use, and multi-device strategy. Performance was driven by three primary segments: the Online Game Business, the Consumer Game Business, and the Audio & Visual Business. The Consumer Game segment saw strong results from titles like the SENRAN KAGURA series and the continued popularity of the Pokémon TRETTA amusement console. Conversely, the Online Game segment faced challenges as the social games market growth decelerated, leading to the termination of underperforming titles and the subsequent amortization of development costs. The Audio & Visual segment benefited from steady growth in live entertainment and successful animation production.

Operating within the Japanese market with a focus on global expansion, MarvelousAQL continues to leverage its intellectual property to drive branding and strategic alliances. Management maintains a positive outlook for the full fiscal year, forecasting net sales of 20,000 million yen and operating income of 2,900 million yen. The company’s strategy remains centered on creating flagship titles and expanding its mobile and overseas operations to evolve into a global content provider.