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Summary of Main Supplementary Explanations Questions and Answers: FY2024 Fourth Quarter GREE Results Briefing

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The briefing clarified GREE’s strategic outlook for FY2024, focusing on console game development and the VTuber business. The company confirmed that its console gaming venture remains in early planning, with no concrete release dates or platform commitments disclosed. This indicates a cautious approach as GREE evaluates market entry points and potential partnerships before committing resources. In contrast, the VTuber segment is progressing toward profitability. GREE reported steady sales growth aligned with its initial projections, despite operating losses that have risen due to aggressive talent acquisition and merchandise production. These losses fall within the company’s planned range, suggesting disciplined financial management amid expansion efforts. GREE projects that monthly operating losses will be eliminated in FY2026, marking the anticipated break‑even point for its VTuber investments. The briefing covered a domestic Japanese market focus, with no mention of international expansion for either segment. The time frame discussed spans FY2024 through FY2026, highlighting short‑term challenges and medium‑term profitability goals. Methodological details were limited; the company referenced internal financial metrics rather than external surveys or third‑party data. Overall, GREE’s communication signals a phased growth strategy: cautious console game development coupled with aggressive scaling of its VTuber platform, aiming for profitability by the middle of FY2026.

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