PresentationCyberAgent
FY2021 Presentation Material
27 Oct 202155 pages~19 min full read
CyberAgent achieved record-breaking FY2021 performance with 666.4 billion yen in consolidated sales and a 104.3 billion yen operating profit, representing a more than threefold increase.
See it on page 9The Game business was the primary profit driver, recording 68.6% year-over-year growth fueled by the commercial success of Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
See it on page 5WINTICKET captured 25% of the Keirin online betting market and tripled its transaction volume, significantly contributing to reduced operating losses in the Media segment.
See it on page 38The Internet Advertisement business maintained steady double-digit growth, serving as a stable financial pillar alongside the high-volatility gaming segment.
See it on page 41Management opted not to provide earnings forecasts for the upcoming fiscal year due to the inherent revenue volatility associated with the gaming industry.
See it on page 12Future growth strategies include leveraging high-profile IP partnerships with companies such as Nintendo, SEGA, and Bandai Namco, with upcoming titles based on Final Fantasy VII and Jujutsu Kaisen.
See it on page 26The company is shifting its business model from a gaming-heavy structure toward a diversified ecosystem by reinvesting gaming profits into ABEMA’s digital transformation and pay-per-view services.
See it on page 41CyberAgent achieved record-breaking financial performance in fiscal year 2021, characterized by consolidated sales of 666.4 billion yen and a more than threefold increase in operating profit to 104.3 billion yen. This surge was primarily catalyzed by the Game business, which experienced 68.6% year-over-year growth following the massive commercial success of Uma Musume Pretty Derby. While the Game segment provided the most significant profit contribution, the Internet Advertisement business maintained steady double-digit growth, and the Media segment narrowed its operating losses through the expansion of ABEMA and the WINTICKET betting platform.
The strategic focus for the period centered on leveraging high-performing assets to fund long-term growth initiatives. WINTICKET emerged as a critical driver within the Media segment, capturing 25% of the Keirin online betting market and tripling its transaction volume. Simultaneously, the company utilized profits from its established advertising and gaming pillars to invest in ABEMA’s digital transformation and content offerings, including pay-per-view services. This diversification strategy aims to stabilize the inherent volatility of the gaming industry, which led to the omission of specific earnings forecasts for the upcoming fiscal year.
Future growth is predicated on a robust pipeline of high-profile intellectual properties and strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Nintendo, SEGA, and Bandai Namco. Upcoming releases, including titles based on the Final Fantasy VII and Jujutsu Kaisen franchises, are expected to sustain the momentum established in 2021. By aligning its corporate purpose with digital innovation and cross-media expansion, the organization seeks to transition from a gaming-heavy profit structure toward a more balanced ecosystem where media and advertising provide consistent, long-term value.
