KLab Inc. experienced a significant Q1 2019 downturn, with revenue falling 18.4% to ¥6,468 million and operating income dropping 70.9% to ¥391 million compared to the same period in 2018.
See it on page 1The primary driver for the revenue decline was a decrease in sales for the 'Love Live! School Idol Festival' title.
See it on page 4Profit attributable to owners of the parent contracted by 63.2% to ¥296 million, while net income fell 65% to ¥303 million.
See it on page 2Total assets increased by ¥2.3 billion to ¥21,547 million, primarily due to growth in software in progress and operating investment securities.
See it on page 4The company’s equity ratio declined from 75.1% to 69.2% as a result of shifting leverage, characterized by a decrease in current liabilities and an increase in long-term debt.
See it on page 4KLab issued a wide-range forecast for FY2019, projecting revenue between ¥32 billion and ¥40 billion and operating income between ¥1 billion and ¥4.5 billion, contingent on new game releases.
See it on page 4No dividends were declared for FY2019, and there were no significant changes to accounting policies or shareholders' equity during the quarter.
See it on page 1KLab Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 (January 1–March 31, 2019). Revenue declined 18.4 % to ¥6,468 million compared with the same period in FY2018, largely due to a drop in sales of the Love Live! School Idol Festival title. Operating income fell 70.9 % to ¥391 million, ordinary income decreased 67.2 % to ¥403 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent contracted 63.2 % to ¥296 million. Net income for the quarter was ¥303 million, a 65 % reduction from ¥805 million in FY2018. Comprehensive income also fell sharply, from ¥794 million to ¥435 million, reflecting a 45.3 % increase in other comprehensive income components.
Total assets rose to ¥21,547 million, up ¥2.3 billion from the prior year’s end, driven by increases in operating investment securities and software in progress. Net assets increased to ¥16,048 million, an addition of ¥1.58 billion, largely due to equity in a newly consolidated subsidiary. The equity ratio declined from 75.1 % to 69.2 %. Current liabilities decreased, while long‑term debt increased, contributing to the shift in leverage.
KLab forecasted FY2019 revenue between ¥32 billion and ¥40 billion, operating income between ¥1 billion and ¥4.5 billion, ordinary income in the same range, and profit attributable to owners between ¥700 million and ¥3.1 billion. The company noted that future results will depend heavily on the success of new game releases and market conditions, and it applied a range‑based presentation for forecasts. No dividends were declared for FY2019, and no significant changes in shareholders’ equity or accounting policies occurred during the quarter.