Elden Ring

Kadokawa Financial Results: 2nd Quarter Ended September 30, 2022

Kadokawa’s financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, reflects a period of robust expansion fueled by the global success of the title Elden Ring.

• Kadokawa reported consolidated net sales of 122,639 million JPY for the first half of FY2022, representing a 17% year-over-year increase.
• Operating profit for the first half reached 13,237 million JPY, a 33.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
• Overseas net sales grew by 124% during the April–September period, with the Game segment showing the highest growth at 578% and North America remaining the primary region at 58.6% of overseas sales.

Kadokawa Corporation Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2022

Kadokawa Corporation experienced a period of robust financial expansion during the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, characterized by significant revenue growth and strategic restructuring.

• Kadokawa Corporation reported a 17.0% year-over-year increase in consolidated net sales to 122,639 million yen and a 33.2% rise in operating profit to 13,237 million yen for the six months ending September 30, 2022.
• The Game segment experienced a 255.1% revenue surge, driven primarily by the global commercial success of the title Elden Ring.
• Kadokawa reduced its ownership stake in FromSoftware from 100% to 69.7% via a third-party share allotment, generating 21,984 million yen in capital surplus to fund global game intellectual property development.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ending March 2023: First Quarter Result Presentation

The Bandai Namco Group’s first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2023 demonstrate significant growth across its core business segments.

• Bandai Namco reported strong Q1 fiscal year 2023 results with consolidated net sales of 216.2 billion yen (up 38.2 billion yen YoY) and an operating profit of 44.3 billion yen (up 17.3 billion yen YoY).
• The digital segment was the primary growth driver, generating 89.5 billion yen in sales and 29.4 billion yen in profit, largely fueled by the sustained success of Elden Ring and existing network titles.
• The toys and hobby segment maintained high profit margins despite rising logistics and operational costs, supported by strong demand for card-related merchandise and products aimed at mature fan bases.

Kadokawa Corporation Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Kadokawa Corporation’s financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022, demonstrate significant growth driven by the company’s global media mix strategy.

Enad Global 7 Interim Report: January-March 2022

Enad Global 7 demonstrated significant financial momentum during the first quarter of 2022, achieving net revenue of SEK 452.2 million.

• Enad Global 7 reported Q1 2022 net revenue of SEK 452.2 million, a 49% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 112.6 million.
• The company is divesting its Innova subsidiary and discontinuing the Marvel project to mitigate geopolitical risk and streamline operations, resulting in a SEK 230 million write-down for Q2.
• Management maintains a full-year 2022 revenue guidance of SEK 1.6 to 1.7 billion despite the strategic portfolio realignment.

Kadokawa Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022

Kadokawa achieved record financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, characterized by a 5.4% increase in net sales and a substantial 35.9% growth in operating profit.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2022

Kadokawa Corporation achieved robust financial performance during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, characterized by a 5.4 percent increase in net sales to 221.2 billion yen and a substantial 35.9 percent rise in operating profit to 18.5 billion yen.

Bandai Namco Holdings Consolidated Financial Report: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022

Bandai Namco Holdings achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, characterized by a 20 percent increase in net sales to 889.27 billion yen and a 48.2 percent surge in operating profit to 125.5 billion yen.

• Bandai Namco achieved significant fiscal growth for the year ended March 31, 2022, with net sales rising 20% to 889.27 billion yen and operating profit surging 48.2% to 125.5 billion yen.
• The company has set a mid-term financial target for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, of 1.1 trillion yen in net sales and a return on equity of at least 12%.
• A 40 billion yen investment is being directed toward the development of an IP metaverse as part of a three-year plan to maximize long-term intellectual property value.

Kadokawa Financial Results: The 3rd Quarter Ended December 31, 2021

Kadokawa’s financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, reflects a period of strategic transition characterized by a 3.2% increase in net sales.

• Kadokawa's publishing segment achieved high growth, with e-book sales increasing by 17.4% and overseas sales rising by 73% compared to the previous fiscal year.
• The animation business saw a 10.2% increase in net sales driven by streaming and rights licensing, though operating profit declined 39.6% due to increased production depreciation costs.
• The gaming segment experienced a significant downturn, with net sales falling 38.2% and operating profit dropping 86.2% due to a reactionary decline from the previous year's COVID-driven demand and revised development schedules.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ended March 2022 Information Meeting

The Bandai Namco Group’s fiscal year 2022 information meeting outlines the company’s financial performance for the period ending March 31, 2022, and establishes its strategic roadmap for the future.

• Bandai Namco achieved strong fiscal 2022 results with 889.2 billion yen in net sales and 125.4 billion yen in operating profit, both exceeding initial forecasts.
• The Digital segment was bolstered by the release of Elden Ring, which significantly outperformed expectations by shipping 13.4 million units against an initial forecast of 4 million.
• The company is transitioning to an 'IP Metaverse' strategy to integrate digital, physical, and virtual experiences for deeper global fan engagement.

Kadokawa Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021

Kadokawa achieved record-high net sales and a 68.5% increase in operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.

Consolidated Earnings Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025

KADOKAWA’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 recorded a 7.7% increase in consolidated net sales to ¥12,900 million, yet operating profit fell 9.8% and net profit plunged 35.1%.

• KADOKAWA’s net profit fell 35.1% and operating profit dropped 9.8% for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, primarily due to a ¥2.4 billion loss from a cyber-attack and declining domestic paper-book sales.
• The Gaming division achieved a 32.5% increase in net sales, driven by the strong performance of Elden Ring and its associated DLC.
• Education and EdTech became the company's primary growth engine, recording a 12.9% increase in sales and a 37.9% surge in operating profit.