Akatsuki Inc. anticipates sales and profit growth for the full fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by selection and concentration in existing businesses and new business creation through M&A.
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Total staff count decreased from 561 in FY3/26 Q2 to 548 in FY3/26 Q3. The Games & Comics segment saw a reduction from 490 to 468 staff, while AI/DX Solutions increased from 83 to 100 staff.
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The Entertainment & Lifestyle segment's P&L reflects the inclusion of PAPABUBBLE and WOWs, which became part of the group in Q2, contributing to a 77% increase (+¥327 million) in adjusted EBITDA.
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The AI/DX Solutions segment's P&L reflects the inclusion of Natee and Akatsuki AI Technologies (formerly AI Talent Force), which became part of the group in Q2, resulting in a 79% decrease (-¥150 million) in adjusted EBITDA.
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The company recorded approximately ¥200 million in gains from sales in Q3 and achieved ¥2.2 billion in proceeds from investments during the cumulative Q1-Q3 period.
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Total Assets decreased from ¥59,400 million in FY3/26 Q2 to ¥57,687 million in FY3/26 Q3, while Net Assets increased from ¥42,995 million to ¥43,092 million over the same period.
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Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle achieved top store sales rankings in 5 countries and regions, including Japan and France, in January.
Insights
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Akatsuki Inc. anticipates sales and profit growth for the full fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by selection and concentration in existing businesses and new business creation through M&A.
02
Total staff count decreased from 561 in FY3/26 Q2 to 548 in FY3/26 Q3. The Games & Comics segment saw a reduction from 490 to 468 staff, while AI/DX Solutions increased from 83 to 100 staff.
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The Entertainment & Lifestyle segment's P&L reflects the inclusion of PAPABUBBLE and WOWs, which became part of the group in Q2, contributing to a 77% increase (+¥327 million) in adjusted EBITDA.
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The AI/DX Solutions segment's P&L reflects the inclusion of Natee and Akatsuki AI Technologies (formerly AI Talent Force), which became part of the group in Q2, resulting in a 79% decrease (-¥150 million) in adjusted EBITDA.
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The company recorded approximately ¥200 million in gains from sales in Q3 and achieved ¥2.2 billion in proceeds from investments during the cumulative Q1-Q3 period.
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Total Assets decreased from ¥59,400 million in FY3/26 Q2 to ¥57,687 million in FY3/26 Q3, while Net Assets increased from ¥42,995 million to ¥43,092 million over the same period.
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Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle achieved top store sales rankings in 5 countries and regions, including Japan and France, in January.