PresentationCyberAgent
1Q FY2021 Presentation Material: October to December 2020
1 Jan 202144 pages~15 min full read
CyberAgent achieved record-high consolidated sales of 131 billion yen in 1Q FY2021, a 13.3% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance in the Media and Advertising segments.
See it on page 6The Media segment grew revenue by 67% to 20.4 billion yen, bolstered by ABEMA’s premium subscriber base exceeding 921,000 users and an elevenfold increase in WINTICKET transaction volume.
See it on page 5The Game business experienced a 15% revenue decline to 29.9 billion yen and a 77.8% drop in operating profit, attributed to seasonal factors and increased marketing spend.
See it on page 7To drive future earnings recovery, the company is focusing on high-quality content launches, specifically Uma Musume Pretty Derby and NieR Re[in]carnation.
See it on page 24Management restructured ABEMA into separate Free and Premium business units to better capitalize on current growth momentum.
See it on page 33The company maintains a strong financial position with 252 billion yen in total assets while implementing a corporate governance structure that emphasizes outside board representation and ESG data disclosure.
See it on page 11CyberAgent achieved record-high consolidated sales of 131 billion yen during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, representing a 13.3% year-over-year increase. This growth was primarily propelled by the Media and Advertising segments, offsetting a temporary downturn in the Game business. While the Game segment saw revenue decline 15% to 29.9 billion yen and operating profit drop 77.8% due to seasonal factors and elevated marketing expenditures, the company maintained a strong financial foundation with 252 billion yen in total assets. This performance establishes a solid trajectory toward meeting full-year targets despite the mixed results across different business units.
The Media segment emerged as a significant growth engine, with ABEMA driving a 67% surge in revenue to 20.4 billion yen. This expansion was supported by a premium subscriber base exceeding 921,000 users and an elevenfold increase in transaction volume for the WINTICKET platform. To capitalize on this momentum, the company restructured ABEMA into distinct Free and Premium business units. Simultaneously, the Game business prepared for a recovery through the high-profile launches of titles such as Uma Musume Pretty Derby and NieR Re[in]carnation, signaling a strategic focus on high-quality content to stabilize future earnings.
Corporate strategy remains centered on governance and technological adaptation within the Japanese market. The organizational structure utilizes a clear distinction between supervision and execution, supported by a board of eight directors that includes significant outside representation. By emphasizing environmental data disclosure and the integration of artificial intelligence within advertising and media functionality, the company aims to align with modern ESG standards. These initiatives, framed within the context of the New Normal, reflect a commitment to long-term sustainability and operational agility in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
