FinancialKLab
Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018
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KLab Inc. reported a 36.7% year-over-year revenue increase to ¥24,936 million for the first nine months of 2018, driven by strong performance from titles including Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, BLEACH Brave Souls, and YU☆ ☆ YU HAKUSHO 100% Maji Battle.
See it on page 4Operating income grew by 24.4% to ¥3,990 million, while profit attributable to owners of the parent saw a modest 1.6% increase to ¥2,629 million.
See it on page 8The company revised its full-year 2018 forecast to ¥31,500 million in revenue, ¥4,000 million in operating income, and ¥2,500 million in profit attributable to owners of the parent.
See it on page 2The equity ratio improved to 73.0% from 67.4% as total assets reached ¥19,999 million, supported by growth in non-current assets related to software development.
See it on page 4KLab maintained its existing dividend policy, with no further dividends announced beyond the ¥9 per share special dividend paid in March 2018.
See it on page 10The company transitioned to a range-based presentation for its financial forecasts and implemented new accounting guidance regarding employee stock acquisition rights.
See it on page 11KLab Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 (January 1–September 30, 2018). Revenue rose 36.7 % to ¥24,936 million from ¥18,238 million in the same period of FY2017, driven by strong sales of titles such as *Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team*, the BLEACH Brave Souls anniversary campaign, and *YU☆ ☆ YU HAKUSHO 100% Maji Battle*. Operating income increased 24.4 % to ¥3,990 million, ordinary profit grew 9.1 % to ¥4,110 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 1.6 % to ¥2,629 million. Net income per share remained stable at ¥70.60 versus ¥70.41 in FY2017.
Total assets expanded to ¥19,999 million, with current assets declining due to lower cash balances while non‑current assets grew from software development. Net assets increased to ¥14,617 million, raising the equity ratio to 73.0 % from 67.4 %. Long‑term debt increased, but current liabilities fell, reflecting a reduction in income taxes payable.
For FY2018, KLab revised its full‑year forecast to revenue of ¥31,500 million, operating income of ¥4,000 million, ordinary profit of ¥4,100 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,500 million. The company adopted a range‑based presentation for forecasts and applied new accounting guidance on employee stock acquisition rights. Dividend policy remained unchanged, with no additional dividends announced for FY2018 beyond the special dividend of ¥9 per share paid in March 2018.
