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Summary of main supplementary explanations questions and answers at the FY 2020 Second Quarter GREE results briefing held on February 3, 2020

The briefing focused on GREE’s financial outlook, investment performance, and strategic initiatives across its entertainment and advertising segments. Management projected operating income for the third quarter of FY2020 to range between ¥0.5 billion and just under ¥1.0 billion, reflecting confidence in continued strong results. The rise in ordinary and net income during the second quarter was attributed to gains from listed companies and venture‑capital investments, with expectations of further upside in portfolio securities. Marketing efforts for the game “Another Eden” were highlighted, noting a doubling of overseas users through an IP collaboration with Persona 5 and enhanced digital advertising operations. In the Advertising and Media business, earnings trends were described as solid, with a target of achieving profitability within FY2020. The Live Entertainment division emphasized ongoing enhancements to the REALITY virtual live‑distribution platform, with monthly investments in development and an undecided schedule for large‑scale promotions. Regarding the broader VTuber market, management characterized it as both a talent‑based business and a live‑streaming distribution service, observing growth from both angles. The anticipated impact of 5G technology was cited as a catalyst for further expansion in the sector. Overall, the briefing underscored GREE’s focus on diversified revenue streams, strategic investment in emerging platforms, and a proactive marketing approach to sustain growth across its core business segments.

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FY2025 1st Quarter Data Appendix: Koei Tecmo

Koei Tecmo’s FY2025 first‑quarter financial appendix presents consolidated performance for the fiscal year 2024, with comparative data through FY2023 and projections to FY2025. Sales rose from ¥18.7 billion in Q1 2024 to ¥21.4 billion in Q1 2025, driven by a 20% increase in the Entertainment segment and a 30% rise in the Amusement division. Gross profit improved to ¥15.3 billion, reflecting a higher gross margin of 82% versus 78% in the prior year. Operating profit climbed to ¥11.7 billion, with SG&A costs rising modestly to ¥3.6 billion as marketing spend increased in the online and mobile sectors. Segment analysis shows Entertainment sales of ¥17.8 billion, Amusement ¥0.6 billion, Real Estate ¥0.3 billion, and Other ¥0.08 billion in Q1 2024, with Entertainment maintaining the largest share at 95%. Regional revenue distribution highlights Japan as the leading market (¥9.1 billion, 49% of total), followed by North America (¥2.7 billion) and Asia excluding Japan (¥6.0 billion). Overseas sales accounted for 51% of total revenue, up from 46% in the previous year. Capital expenditures totaled ¥789 million for FY2024, with real estate and equipment investments of ¥526 million and ¥263 million respectively. Depreciation expense reached ¥1.6 billion, consistent with prior periods. The appendix also details major series performance, noting that “Dynasty Warriors” and “Nobunaga’s Ambition” collectively exceed 30 million units sold, while online/mobile titles such as “DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme Venus Vacation” and “Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Hadou” have sustained multi‑year service periods. Overall, Koei Tecmo demonstrates steady growth across core entertainment offerings, with strategic emphasis on digital and mobile platforms to sustain revenue momentum.

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Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2016

Koei Tecmo Holdings reported a strong third‑quarter performance for fiscal year 2015, with net sales rising to ¥37.8 billion from ¥24.1 billion in the same period of FY2014, a 6.4% increase that exceeded the ¥40 billion forecast by 5.8%. Gross profit grew to ¥17.1 billion, up 7.6% from the prior year’s quarter, while operating income surged to ¥9.65 billion, a 19% rise that still fell short of the ¥10 billion target by 3.6%. Net income reached ¥9.43 billion, up 4.6% year‑on‑year and slightly below the ¥9.5 billion forecast. Segment analysis shows Game Software sales at ¥24.86 billion, a 10.8% decline from the previous year’s quarter but still above the ¥26.2 billion forecast by 5.4%. Online & Mobile sales increased 8.2% to ¥6.73 billion, outperforming the ¥7.7 billion forecast by 14.4%. Media & Rights, Pachislot & Pachinko, and Amusement Facilities all posted declines ranging from 2.8% to 20.5%, with the latter two falling below forecast expectations. Real Estate sales rose sharply by 41.5% to ¥628 million, while Other segment sales grew 11.1%. Operating income by segment mirrored these trends: Game Software contributed ¥7.8 billion, Online & Mobile added ¥1.13 billion, and Media & Rights delivered a modest ¥294 million. Pachislot & Pachinko added ¥718 million, and Amusement Facilities surprisingly posted a 609.5% increase to ¥56 million, though still below the ¥70 million forecast. Balance‑sheet data as of December 31, 2015 show total assets at ¥104.5 billion, down from ¥115.2 billion a year earlier, largely due to reductions in current assets and investment securities. Current liabilities fell to ¥5.38 billion from ¥10.95 billion, improving liquidity. Shareholders’ equity rose to ¥95.0 billion, supported by retained earnings and a modest increase in capital surplus. Overall, the company maintained solid profitability while tightening its balance sheet ahead of the next fiscal year.

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Financial Highlights: 1st Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2016

Koei Tecmo Holdings reported a strong first‑quarter performance for the fiscal year ending March 2016, with net sales rising 7.9% to ¥37.8 billion from ¥35.2 billion the prior year, and net income increasing 49.3% to ¥9.4 billion. Gross profit grew 22.6%, while operating income surged 46.8% to ¥9.7 billion, reflecting higher profitability across most segments. Game software sales led the increase at 10.7%, followed by online & mobile (−2.9%) and media & rights (+12.5%). Pachislot & pachinko sales rose 16.8%, whereas amusement facilities declined 6.9%. Real‑estate revenue jumped 92% but was offset by a corporate & elimination loss of ¥920 million. Operating income per segment showed dramatic gains in game software (314%) and pachislot & pachinko (48%), but a sharp decline in online & mobile (-55.8%) and media & rights (-89). Forecasts for the full year target net sales of ¥40 billion (up 5.8%) and operating income of ¥10 billion (up 3.6%). On the balance‑sheet side, total assets fell from ¥115.2 billion to ¥107.1 billion, largely due to reductions in current assets and investment securities. Current liabilities dropped by 49% to ¥5.6 billion, driven by lower trade payables and accrued bonuses. Shareholders’ equity decreased modestly to ¥90.2 billion, with retained earnings at ¥51.2 billion and a slight decline in treasury stock. Net assets stood at ¥98.1 billion, reflecting modest changes in other comprehensive income items such as unrealized gains on securities and foreign‑currency adjustments. The company’s liquidity position remained solid, with cash and time deposits at ¥10.9 billion and a current‑asset to liability ratio improving from 2.47 to 3.94. Overall, the quarter demonstrated robust revenue growth and improved profitability despite segment‑specific variances, positioning Koei Tecmo for a moderately optimistic full‑year outlook.

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