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Quarterly Transition by Business Segment: Japan

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The quarterly transition analysis for Japan’s business segments presents sales, operating profit, and operating margin data for FY2024 and FY2025. Sales figures are expressed in millions of yen, with a total revenue of ¥801 billion for FY2024 and ¥631 billion for FY2025 after adjustments. The Media & IP segment generated the highest revenue in both years, followed by Internet Advertisement and Game segments; Investment Development contributed a modest ¥6 billion in FY2024 but only ¥1.4 billion in FY2025. Operating profit trends reveal a strong performance for the Game segment, which posted ¥31 billion in FY2024 and ¥35 billion in FY2025, driven by a peak of ¥18 billion in Q2 2024. The Internet Advertisement segment maintained consistent profitability, averaging ¥5 billion per quarter across both fiscal years. Media & IP experienced volatility, with a loss in Q1 and Q4 of FY2024 but a modest profit in Q2. Investment Development showed significant swings, including a negative operating profit of ¥1 billion in Q2 2024. Operating margin analysis (excluding special incentives) highlights the Game segment’s superior profitability, achieving an average margin of 25.1 % over FY2024 and FY2025. Media & IP margins hovered near zero, while Internet Advertisement maintained a stable 4–5 % margin. Investment Development’s margin was highly variable, averaging –60 %, reflecting its investment‑heavy nature. The data cover all four quarters of FY2024 and FY2025, focusing on Japan’s domestic market. Figures were corrected as of May 15 2025 and include adjustment amounts to reconcile interim reporting discrepancies.

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