KLab Inc. achieved a financial turnaround in Q1 2014, reporting a net income of ¥51 million compared to a ¥159 million loss in the same period of the previous year.
See it on page 1Consolidated revenue reached ¥4,425 million, a 7.2% increase from the prior quarter, driven by the strong performance of 'Love Live! School Idol Festival' and the launch of 'Celestial Craft Fleet.'
See it on page 4The company’s equity ratio improved significantly from 45.5% to 57.7%, while net assets grew to ¥4,846 million.
See it on page 1Management maintains its full-year 2014 forecast of ¥8,925 million in revenue and ¥141 million in net income, with no dividend declared for the quarter.
See it on page 5Total liabilities decreased by ¥28 million during the quarter, primarily due to a reduction in short-term loans.
See it on page 4Operating income for the quarter was ¥96 million, with ordinary income reaching ¥106 million.
See it on page 7KLab Inc. reports first‑quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2014, covering January 1 to March 31, 2014. Consolidated revenue rose 7.2 % from the prior quarter to ¥4,425 million, driven by strong sales of “Love Live! School Idol Festival” and the launch of “Celestial Craft Fleet.” Operating income improved to ¥96 million, ordinary income reached ¥106 million, and net income climbed to ¥51 million, marking a turnaround from the previous year’s loss of ¥159 million. Net assets increased to ¥4,846 million, with equity ratio improving from 45.5 % to 57.7 %. The company’s share count averaged 32.8 million outstanding shares, with a slight rise in treasury stock.
The company forecasts full‑year revenue of ¥8,925 million and net income of ¥141 million for the 2014 fiscal term. Management notes that mobile online game performance is highly volatile and that future results depend on hit titles. No dividend was declared for the quarter, and no revisions to prior forecasts were made.
Financial statements show a decline in current assets mainly due to lower cash and receivables, while fixed assets grew from intangible investments. Total liabilities fell by ¥28 million, largely through reduced short‑term loans. The company adopted a special tax accounting treatment for the quarter and reported no significant changes in shareholders’ equity beyond a capital increase from a new stock subscription. The report covers Japan‑based operations, with no geographic expansion noted for the quarter.