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Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2024
Koei Tecmo Holdings reported consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 under Japanese GAAP. Net sales rose to ¥84.6 billion from ¥78.4 billion, a 7.9% increase, while operating profit fell to ¥28.5 billion from ¥39.1 billion, a 27.2% decline driven by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Ordinary profit increased to ¥45.7 billion from ¥39.9 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent reached ¥33.8 billion, up 9.2% year‑on‑year. Comprehensive income surged to ¥48.0 billion, a 131.9% jump largely due to gains on investment securities and foreign‑currency translation adjustments. Total assets expanded to ¥245.8 billion from ¥210.9 billion, with net assets rising to ¥175.6 billion and the capital adequacy ratio improving from 67.4% to 71.1%. Cash flows from operating activities grew to ¥36.6 billion, reflecting stronger profitability and improved working‑capital management, while investing cash outflows increased to ¥24.9 billion mainly from securities purchases. Financing activities remained modest, with net cash used of ¥15.5 billion. Dividends for 2024 were set at ¥54 million per share, a slight increase from the previous year’s ¥50 million. Forecasts for 2025 project net sales of ¥90 billion and ordinary profit of ¥40 billion, anticipating a 12.6% decline in operating profit relative to 2024. The report covers Japan‑based operations, includes all subsidiaries under consolidation, and relies on Japanese GAAP financial statements without significant changes in accounting policies. The company’s share count remained stable at 336 million shares, with treasury shares reduced slightly from 20.7 million to 20.3 million.
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