FinancialKLab
Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015
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KLab Inc. reported a 4.0% revenue increase to ¥16.57 billion for the first nine months of 2015, bolstered by the release of “BLEACH Brave Souls” and the “Love Live!” film.
See it on page 5Operating income grew by 20.1% to ¥2.27 billion, though net income declined by 27.6% to ¥934 million due to foreign-exchange losses, interest costs, and a ¥120.7 million impairment charge on office assets.
See it on page 10The company projects full-year 2015 revenue of ¥21.57 billion and net income of ¥759 million, accounting for anticipated increases in advertising expenditure during the New Year period.
See it on page 6Financial stability remains strong with an equity ratio of 72.8% and net assets totaling ¥10.07 billion as of September 30, 2015.
See it on page 1Long-term debt was reduced by 50%, dropping from ¥60 million to ¥30 million during the reporting period.
See it on page 5KLab Inc. declared no dividend for the 2015 fiscal year.
See it on page 1KLab Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 (January 1–September 30, 2015). Revenue increased by 4.0 % to ¥16.57 billion, driven mainly by the release of “BLEACH Brave Souls” and the cinematic launch of “Love Live! The School Idol Movie,” which revitalised in‑game spending after a temporary dip. Operating income rose 20.1 % to ¥2.27 billion, while ordinary income grew 6.6 % to ¥2.13 billion; net income, however, fell 27.6 % to ¥934 million due to higher interest and foreign‑exchange losses, and a significant impairment charge of ¥120.7 million on office assets.
Total assets reached ¥13.76 billion, up 1.03 billion yen from the prior year, with net assets increasing to ¥10.07 billion and an equity ratio of 72.8 %. Cash and deposits declined, offset by a rise in securities holdings. Long‑term debt was cut from ¥60 million to ¥30 million, while accounts payable increased.
The company forecast full‑year 2015 revenue at ¥21.57 billion, operating income of ¥2.27 billion, ordinary income of ¥2.13 billion, and net income of ¥759 million, reflecting expected advertising spend for the New Year period. No dividend was declared for FY2015.
Methodologically, figures are presented under Japanese GAAP, with a consolidated view of all subsidiaries. The report includes detailed segment information, accounting policy changes (notably the adoption of a special trust treatment for employee stock), and notes on tax rate adjustments following 2015 legislation.
