PresentationCyberAgent
1Q FY2022 Presentation Material: October to December 2021
26 Jan 202243 pages~15 min full read
CyberAgent’s consolidated sales reached 171 billion yen in 1Q FY2022, with operating profit nearly tripling to 19.8 billion yen.
See it on page 10The Game business segment saw sales nearly double to 58.3 billion yen, driven by the success of 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby' which exceeded 12 million downloads.
See it on page 5Operating profit for the Game segment grew 15.1-fold year-over-year, though management remains cautious about full-year forecasts due to gaming market volatility.
See it on page 37The Media segment, anchored by ABEMA, recorded 24.9 billion yen in sales but incurred an operating loss of 3.8 billion yen due to heavy reinvestment in WINTICKET and content expansion.
See it on page 5ABEMA reached 76 million total downloads and 18 million weekly active users as of the end of 2021.
See it on page 22The Internet Advertisement business achieved record sales, bolstered by the establishment of three new subsidiaries dedicated to digital transformation.
See it on page 18Future gaming growth relies on a pipeline of high-profile intellectual properties, including upcoming titles based on 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen'.
See it on page 23CyberAgent demonstrated significant financial growth during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with consolidated sales reaching 171 billion yen and operating profit increasing nearly threefold to 19.8 billion yen. This performance was primarily catalyzed by the Game business, where sales nearly doubled to 58.3 billion yen. The massive success of Uma Musume Pretty Derby, which surpassed 12 million downloads, drove a 15.1-fold year-over-year increase in operating profit for the segment. Despite this momentum, the inherent volatility of the gaming market led to a cautious approach regarding full-year forecasts.
The Media segment, led by the streaming platform ABEMA, achieved 24.9 billion yen in sales but reported an operating loss of 3.8 billion yen. This deficit reflects aggressive reinvestment into the online betting platform WINTICKET and content expansion, including the acquisition of Babel Label and integration with the Nintendo Switch. ABEMA continues to scale its reach, recording over 76 million downloads and 18 million weekly active users. Meanwhile, the Internet Advertisement business achieved record sales, supported by the launch of three new subsidiaries focused on digital transformation.
The long-term strategic framework involves utilizing high-margin profits from the Advertising and Game segments to fund the evolution of Media into a primary growth pillar and essential social infrastructure. This vision is underpinned by a corporate purpose focused on overcoming economic stagnation through digital innovation and global expansion. Future growth in the gaming sector is anticipated through a robust pipeline of high-profile intellectual properties, including titles based on Final Fantasy VII and Jujutsu Kaisen, while broader corporate sustainability is managed through integrated ESG initiatives.
