MarvelousAQL Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 Financial Results Briefing

MarvelousAQL reported strong financial growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, characterized by double-digit increases in both sales and operating income. Net sales reached 20.3 billion yen, representing a 15.6% year-over-year increase, while operating income rose by 29.0% to 3.0 billion yen. The company achieved an operating profit ratio of 14.8%, a 1.5% improvement over the previous year. These results were driven by the success of the Pokémon TRETTA amusement machine, robust performance in consumer game software, and the expansion of the Stage Yowamushi Pedal series.

The company operates across three primary segments: Online Games, Consumer Games, and Audio & Visual. The Online Game business saw significant revenue growth through investment in new titles, notably the mobile app Logres of Swords and Sorcery. The Consumer Game segment benefited from steady sales of both new and legacy software, while the Audio & Visual segment leveraged successful stage productions and anime content. Despite a slight decrease in net income to 1.88 billion yen due to tax factors, the company maintained a solid balance sheet with increased current assets and net assets.

Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending March 2015, the company projects continued growth, forecasting net sales of 25.0 billion yen and operating income of 3.8 billion yen. Strategy focuses on a multi-content, multi-device approach to maximize the value of intellectual property. As part of its long-term growth strategy, the company announced a rebranding to Marvelous Inc., effective July 1, 2014, marking a new phase following the successful integration of its business units. The company remains committed to a dividend policy targeting a payout ratio of 30% or more to balance shareholder returns with internal investment needs.