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Akatsuki Summary of Consolidated Financial Statements for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2019

Akatsuki Inc.’s financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, reflect continued growth driven by its core mobile gaming operations and strategic expansion into the live experience (LX) sector.

• Akatsuki Inc. reported net sales of 18,596 million yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, a 16.4% increase year-on-year.
• Operating profit grew by 5.0% to 8,302 million yen, while profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 2.0% to 5,775 million yen.
• Mobile gaming remains the primary revenue driver, anchored by 'Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle' and the successful launch of 'Romancing Saga RE: UniverSe,' which exceeded 10 million downloads in its first month.

Akatsuki Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018

Akatsuki Inc. reported significant financial growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, driven by the strong performance of its mobile gaming portfolio.

• Akatsuki Inc. achieved substantial growth in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, with net sales rising 89.9% to 21,926 million yen and operating profit increasing 121.7% to 10,534 million yen.
• Profit attributable to owners of the parent reached 6,084 million yen, an 84.8% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
• Financial performance was primarily driven by the success of existing titles like 'Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle' and the launch of new games including 'August Cinderella Nine' and 'The Idolmaster: SideM Live on St@ge!'

Bandai Namco Group Information Meeting: Fiscal Year Ended March 2018

The Bandai Namco Group’s fiscal year 2018 financial results demonstrate significant growth, characterized by strong performance across its core entertainment segments.

• Bandai Namco reported strong fiscal 2018 growth with net sales of 678.3 billion yen, an increase of 58.3 billion yen over the previous year.
• Operating profit rose to 75.0 billion yen, an 11.8 billion yen improvement, while profit attributable to owners of the parent reached 54.1 billion yen.
• The Network Entertainment segment was the primary growth driver, fueled by global performance in network content like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and strong home video game sales.

Bandai Namco Holdings Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018

Bandai Namco Holdings reported strong financial growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, characterized by double-digit increases across key profitability metrics.

• Bandai Namco Holdings achieved strong fiscal growth for the year ending March 31, 2018, with net sales rising 9.4% to 678.3 billion yen and operating profit increasing 18.6% to 75.0 billion yen.
• The Network Entertainment segment was the primary revenue driver, generating 326.5 billion yen in sales and 50.2 billion yen in operating profit from the sale of 28.9 million home video game units.
• Dragon Ball, Mobile Suit Gundam, and One Piece served as the company's core intellectual properties, with the Dragon Ball franchise alone contributing 97.9 billion yen to group-wide sales.

Akatsuki Summary of Consolidated Financial Statements for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018

Akatsuki Inc.’s consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, demonstrate significant growth driven by the company’s mobile gaming operations.

Bandai Namco Holdings: Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018

Bandai Namco Holdings’ financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, reflect a period of steady growth driven by strong performance in its Network Entertainment segment.

• Bandai Namco reported net sales of 483.18 billion yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, a 5.2% increase year-over-year, though operating profit fell to 53.46 billion yen, or 88.9% of the previous year's performance.
• The Network Entertainment segment drove growth with 285.33 billion yen in sales—a 9.4% increase—fueled by 148.1 billion yen in network content revenue.
• The Dragon Ball franchise remains a critical asset, generating 65.4 billion yen in group-wide sales through the third quarter.

Akatsuki Inc. Notice Regarding Potential Earnings Impact from a Technical Malfunction

Akatsuki Inc. issued a formal notification regarding a technical malfunction within the Summon (Gasha) system of the mobile game Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle, a title co-developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

Bandai Namco Holdings Fiscal Year Ended March 2018: 2nd Quarter Result Presentation

The Bandai Namco Holdings fiscal year 2018 second-quarter results presentation outlines the company’s financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2018.

• Bandai Namco reported consolidated net sales of 308.8 billion yen and an operating profit of 34.9 billion yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2018, exceeding both previous year results and initial forecasts.
• The Network Entertainment segment, driven by titles such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Tekken, served as the primary growth engine for the company's financial performance.
• The Toys and Hobby segment experienced a slight year-over-year decline in sales and profit, despite steady performance from established intellectual properties like Kamen Rider and Gundam.

Akatsuki Financial Results: FY3/17

Akatsuki’s fiscal year 2017 financial results report outlines a period of record-breaking performance driven by the success of its core game titles, alongside a strategic shift toward aggressive long-term investment.

Bandai Namco Holdings Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2017

Bandai Namco Holdings reported strong financial growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, characterized by significant increases in net sales and operating profit.

• Bandai Namco Holdings achieved total net sales of 620.06 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, a 7.7% increase, while operating profit rose 27.4% to 63.24 billion yen.
• The Network Entertainment segment acted as the primary growth engine, generating 380.27 billion yen in sales and 44.30 billion yen in operating profit, representing a 118.5% increase in segment sales.
• Within the Network Entertainment segment, network content contributed 158.6 billion yen in revenue, while home video game sales accounted for 86.6 billion yen.

Bandai Namco Holdings Financial Highlights: Third Quarter Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2017

Bandai Namco Holdings’ financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, demonstrate strong growth across its consolidated operations.

• Bandai Namco reported strong growth for the first nine months of FY2017, with net sales reaching 459.1 billion yen (a 108% increase) and operating income hitting 60.1 billion yen (a 132.9% increase).
• The Network Entertainment segment was the primary growth driver, generating 280.4 billion yen in sales and 38.5 billion yen in operating income through network content and arcade machines.
• The Toys and Hobby segment underperformed, with sales falling to 146 billion yen from 162 billion yen in the previous year due to fluctuations in major intellectual property performance.

Bandai Namco Holdings Fiscal Year Ended March 2016: Presentation Material

The Bandai Namco Holdings fiscal year 2016 financial presentation outlines the company’s performance for the period ending March 31, 2016, and establishes strategic objectives for the subsequent fiscal year.

• Bandai Namco Holdings reported consolidated net sales of 575.5 billion yen and operating income of 49.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.
• The Network Entertainment segment was the primary revenue driver, generating 320.9 billion yen in sales through strong performance in home video game software and network content.
• The Toys and Hobby segment contributed 206.4 billion yen in sales, underpinned by the sustained popularity of the Gundam and Dragon Ball franchises.