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Akatsuki Inc. reported a sharp decline in consolidated sales and operating results for Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with total group sales falling 44% YoY to ¥2,313 million. The Games segment suffered the largest hit, dropping 52% to ¥1,782 million and recording an operating loss of ¥1,643 million, largely due to a post‑Q4 portfolio review withdrawal and the absence of high‑profile releases. R&D spending for the Games business fell from the previous year as development on “TRIBE NINE” concluded, but costs for the upcoming title “Kaiju No. 8 The Game” increased personnel and outsourcing expenses.

In contrast, the Comics division saw a modest 18% sales decline to ¥226 million but improved profitability, with operating profit rising from a loss of ¥2 million to ¥20 million. The division’s focus on original works and continued service provision to the overseas platform MANGA MIRAI contributed to this turnaround. The IP Solutions unit experienced explosive growth, with sales up 167% to ¥298 million and operating profit soaring 2,592% to ¥122 million, driven by the successful online lottery “Slash Gift” and the inclusion of CRAYON, Inc. in consolidation.

Other income sources shifted, with gains on investment securities decreasing by ¥107 million to ¥580 million. Net income swung from a loss of ¥271 million in FY3/25 to a larger loss of ¥1,167 million in FY3/26, reflecting the combined impact of segment downturns and higher operating losses. Adjusted EBITDA also deteriorated from ¥153 million to a loss of ¥416 million.

The financial data cover the Japanese market, covering all core segments—Games, Comics, IP Solutions, and ancillary services—from Q1 FY3/24 through Q1 FY3/26. The analysis relies on consolidated financial statements, trend tables, and explanatory notes detailing segment performance, expense composition, and investment activity.

Akatsuki Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ending March 2026, noting a 9 % decline in sales to ¥7,602 million and a 21 % drop in cumulative year‑to‑date sales of ¥9,915 million versus the prior year. The Games & Comics segment led the decline with a 10 % YoY fall to ¥7,248 million, while Entertainment & Lifestyle grew 36 % to ¥350 million, and the Others segment contracted sharply by 94 %. Operating profit fell 9 % to ¥3,422 million, largely due to weaker performance in the core Games & Comics unit; however, net income rose 80 % to ¥3,020 million, driven by gains from investee exits and reduced valuation losses on investment securities. Adjusted EBITDA increased modestly by 4 % to ¥4,015 million, reflecting a recovery in operating profitability after the release of new titles.

Key drivers include the launch of “Kaiju No. 8 The Game” on 31 August 2025, which generated over ¥2 billion in first‑month sales with a 40 % overseas share, partially offsetting declines from legacy titles. Two M&A transactions in Q2 added PAPABUBBLE and WOWs to the consolidated segment from Q3, while Natee and AI Talent Force will join the AI/DX Solutions segment. The company’s balance sheet shows a net asset base of ¥42,995 million and cash equivalents of ¥33,272 million, with current liabilities at ¥6,954 million.

Methodologically, the report aggregates data from all operating subsidiaries, restating prior figures to align with revised definitions effective Q2 FY3/26. The analysis covers Japan and international markets, focusing on the Games & Comics, Entertainment & Lifestyle, and AI/DX Solutions segments over a two‑quarter period.

Akatsuki Inc. reports consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, ending December 31 2025. Net sales rose modestly by 2.1 % to ¥16,497 million, while operating profit surged 115.7 % to ¥3,063 million and ordinary profit increased 48.6 % to ¥3,318 million. Net profit attributable to parent shareholders climbed 287.6 % to ¥2,856 million, yielding diluted earnings per share of ¥198.11 versus ¥51.12 in the prior year. Total assets reached ¥57,687 million, up ¥3,054 million from March 31 2025, with net assets at ¥43,092 million and an equity ratio of 74.2 %. The company’s liquidity remained solid, with cash and deposits at ¥28,377 million and current liabilities down to ¥4,462 million.

Segment performance varied: the Games and Comics business posted a 5.3 % decline in sales but doubled operating profit through cost reductions; Entertainment and Lifestyle achieved a 76.1 % sales increase to ¥1,400 million but saw a modest profit decline; the newly reported AI/DX Solutions segment generated ¥600 million in sales and incurred a ¥112 million loss. The Others segment recorded a sharp 83.1 % sales drop and a ¥51 million loss.

The company added five subsidiaries to its consolidation scope, including CRAYON Inc. and PAPABUBBLE, while excluding Akatsuki Fukuoka after liquidation. No changes to accounting policies were noted. Forecasts for FY 2026 are withheld due to market uncertainties, and the company maintains a policy of not providing full‑year guidance.

Akatsuki Inc. reported a dramatic turnaround in Q3 FY3/26, with group‑wide sales surging 79 % YoY to ¥6,581 million and operating profit turning from a loss of ¥1,571 million to a gain of ¥1,338 million. The rebound is largely attributed to the Q2 release of “Kaiju No. 8 The Game,” which contributed three months’ worth of revenue, and the consolidation of two acquired entities that broadened the Games & Comics portfolio. Within this segment, sales climbed 62 % to ¥5,225 million and operating profit rose 113 % to ¥1,545 million. The Entertainment & Lifestyle segment also grew 77 % in sales to ¥750 million, driven by the inclusion of PAPABUBBLE and WOWs following Q2 acquisitions. AI/DX Solutions, newly integrated through Natee and Akatsuki AI Technologies, generated ¥600 million in sales but recorded a loss of ¥112 million.

Net income for the quarter reached ¥1,003 million, a 288 % increase from the prior year’s loss of ¥673 million. Adjusted EBITDA expanded 82 % to ¥1,906 million, reflecting strong operating performance and effective cost management. Cash balances rose to ¥33,266 million, while total assets stood at ¥57,687 million. The company’s balance sheet remained solid with net assets of ¥43,092 million and total liabilities of ¥14,595 million.

Methodologically, figures are presented in Japanese yen (millions) and include retroactive restatements from Q2 FY3/26 due to prior period errors. The report covers the entire Japanese market and global operations, focusing on Q3 FY3/26 with cumulative data for FY3/26 versus FY3/25.

KLab Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 (January 1–March 31, 2019). Revenue declined 18.4 % to ¥6,468 million compared with the same period in FY2018, largely due to a drop in sales of the Love Live! School Idol Festival title. Operating income fell 70.9 % to ¥391 million, ordinary income decreased 67.2 % to ¥403 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent contracted 63.2 % to ¥296 million. Net income for the quarter was ¥303 million, a 65 % reduction from ¥805 million in FY2018. Comprehensive income also fell sharply, from ¥794 million to ¥435 million, reflecting a 45.3 % increase in other comprehensive income components.

Total assets rose to ¥21,547 million, up ¥2.3 billion from the prior year’s end, driven by increases in operating investment securities and software in progress. Net assets increased to ¥16,048 million, an addition of ¥1.58 billion, largely due to equity in a newly consolidated subsidiary. The equity ratio declined from 75.1 % to 69.2 %. Current liabilities decreased, while long‑term debt increased, contributing to the shift in leverage.

KLab forecasted FY2019 revenue between ¥32 billion and ¥40 billion, operating income between ¥1 billion and ¥4.5 billion, ordinary income in the same range, and profit attributable to owners between ¥700 million and ¥3.1 billion. The company noted that future results will depend heavily on the success of new game releases and market conditions, and it applied a range‑based presentation for forecasts. No dividends were declared for FY2019, and no significant changes in shareholders’ equity or accounting policies occurred during the quarter.

KLab Inc. reports consolidated financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2020 (January 1–June 30, 2020). Revenue rose to ¥15.95 billion from ¥14.81 billion in the same period of FY2019, a 7.7 % increase, driven by growth in the game business and other businesses such as research & consulting. Operating income fell sharply to ¥753 million from ¥1,305 million, a 42.2 % decline, largely due to higher cost of sales and lower gross profit margin. Ordinary income dropped 52.8 % to ¥568 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 98 % to ¥16 million. Net income turned negative, with a loss of ¥44 million versus a profit of ¥21 million in FY2019, reflecting significant foreign exchange losses and impairment charges. Comprehensive income also turned negative at ¥254 million compared with a positive ¥932 million in FY2019, driven by valuation losses on available‑for‑sale securities and foreign currency translation adjustments.

Total assets decreased modestly to ¥23.34 billion from ¥23.67 billion, while shareholders’ equity remained stable at ¥17.29 billion, giving an equity ratio of 66.2 %. Net assets grew slightly to ¥17.29 billion, and the company maintained a strong liquidity position with cash and deposits of ¥6.38 billion. No dividends were declared for FY2019 or FY2020, and the forecasted dividend remained unchanged. The report covers Japan only, covering KLab’s core game development and ancillary businesses, with data derived from consolidated financial statements under Japanese GAAP. The methodology follows standard accounting principles without restatements or significant policy changes during the period.

KLab Inc. reports a robust third‑quarter performance for fiscal year 2020, with revenue rising to ¥26.36 billion from ¥22.38 billion in the same period of FY2019, a 17.8 % increase driven by its game business segment. Operating income grew to ¥2.25 billion, up 31.7 % year‑over‑year, while ordinary income reached ¥1.80 billion, a 14.9 % rise. Net profit attributable to the parent fell to ¥855 million, a 29.6 % decline, largely due to higher foreign‑exchange losses and an impairment charge of ¥498.9 million on investments. Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥787 million, down 42.4 % from ¥1.37 billion in FY2019, reflecting a reversal of the valuation gain on available‑for‑sale securities and foreign‑currency translation adjustments.

Total assets increased to ¥25.16 billion, with current assets up 13.8 % and non‑current assets slightly down due to a reduction in intangible software assets. Net assets rose to ¥18.49 billion, and the equity ratio improved to 65.8 %. Outstanding shares averaged 38.17 million, with no treasury shares held at quarter‑end.

The company maintained a dividend policy of zero for FY2020, with no forecasted dividends. No changes to accounting principles were reported, and the effective tax rate was applied consistently across periods. The report covers Japan‑based operations for FY2020 (January 1–September 30) and compares results to the same period in FY2019.

KLab Inc. reported a sharp decline in first‑quarter FY2021 operating performance compared with the same period of FY2020. Revenue fell to ¥6,392 million from ¥7,420 million, a 13.8% drop, while operating income turned negative at ¥(505) million versus a profit of ¥37 million in FY2020. Ordinary income and profit attributable to the parent also swung from a ¥(83) million loss to a ¥386 million loss, reflecting significant impairment charges of ¥1.54 billion on software assets that dominated the extraordinary loss line item. Comprehensive income deteriorated to a ¥1,397 million loss from a ¥449 million loss in FY2020, largely driven by the same impairment and foreign‑exchange losses.

Total assets decreased to ¥21.16 billion from ¥23.49 billion, with net assets falling to ¥15.24 billion and the equity ratio contracting from 70.5% to 72.0%. Cash and deposits were ¥6.38 billion, while current liabilities stood at ¥5.10 billion, leaving a modest working‑capital cushion. No dividends were declared for FY2021, and the company maintained its share‑repurchase program capped at ¥500 million.

The quarter’s financials were prepared under Japanese GAAP, with no changes to accounting principles or estimates. The company’s segment analysis shows the game business as the sole revenue generator, with a reported impairment loss of ¥1.54 billion recorded in this segment. A subsequent acquisition of GlobalGear Co., Ltd. was announced, aimed at expanding KLab’s casual‑game portfolio and global reach.

KLab Inc. reports a sharp contraction in operating performance for the first half of fiscal 2021 (January 1–June 30). Total revenue fell to ¥12.34 billion, a 22.6 % decline from the ¥15.95 billion recorded in the same period of FY2020, while operating income turned into a loss of ¥842 million versus an operating profit of ¥753 million in FY2020. Ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent both swung into negative territory, with a loss of ¥818 million and ¥1.71 billion respectively, compared to profits of ¥568 million and ¥16 million in FY2020. Net income for the period was a loss of ¥44.3 million per share, contrasting with a modest profit of ¥0.42 per share in FY2020.

The comprehensive loss widened to ¥1.74 billion, driven largely by a ¥1.54 billion impairment loss on goodwill and other extraordinary losses. Asset‑side, total assets declined to ¥21.01 billion from ¥23.49 billion, while equity fell to ¥14.74 billion, maintaining an equity ratio of 70.1 %. Treasury stock increased to ¥200.985 million after a February acquisition of 286,600 shares.

Revenue concentration remained in the game business segment (≈¥12.13 billion), with a secondary “Other” segment contributing ¥209 million. The company disclosed no dividend for FY2021 and maintained a forecast of zero dividends for the year.

Methodologically, figures are presented under Japanese GAAP, with a consolidated view of all subsidiaries. No changes to accounting principles or restatements were reported for the period.

3Q FY2021 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Quarterly Results (April - June 2021) 3. Internet Advertisement Business FY2021 The growth of games and ads exceeded our expectation. The forecast is revised upward again.

3Q FY2020 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Quarterly Results (April - June 2020) 3. Internet Advertisement Business FY2020 Results were in line with the forecast despite COVID-19 Q3 impact.

October 2019 to September 2020 The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. FY2020 Full Year Results _{(October 2019}- September 2020) 2. FY2021 Forecast _{(October 2020}- September 2021) 3. Internet Advertisement Business 7.

2Q FY2021 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Quarterly Results (January - March 2021) 3. Internet Advertisement Business FY2021 Game and ads performed well.

1Q FY2022 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Quarterly Results _(October- December 2021) 3. Internet Advertisement Business 6. Medium to long-term strategy FY2022 Sales and OP were off to a strong start.

3Q FY2022 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Quarterly Results (April - June 2022) 3. Internet Advertisement Business 6. Medium to long-term strategy FY2022 Game sales declined from the peak made by the title released last year.

The presentation outlines CyberAgent’s strategic focus for FY2023, emphasizing a dual‑stream business model that blends advertising revenue with game development while expanding into media and digital content. Core financial highlights show a modest increase in operating profit margin to 6.7 % from 5.9 % the previous year, driven by higher ad spend and a growing subscription base on ABEMA. Operating profit rose to ¥6.4 billion, with revenue growth of 8.3 % year‑over‑year, largely attributed to the successful launch of new streaming channels and premium content packages. Gross margin improved from 55 % to 57 %, reflecting cost efficiencies in content acquisition and cloud infrastructure.

Geographically, the company maintains a strong domestic presence in Japan while pursuing international expansion through partnerships with global streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+. The FY2023 data indicate a 12 % increase in overseas subscriber acquisition, with the United States and Southeast Asia emerging as key growth markets. The presentation also highlights a 15 % rise in mobile ad revenue, underscoring the shift toward on‑the‑go consumption.

Methodologically, figures are derived from consolidated financial statements and internal analytics dashboards. The report references quarterly performance metrics (Q1‑Q4 FY2023) and compares them to the same periods in FY2022, providing a clear trend analysis. Key operational initiatives include investment in AI‑driven content recommendation engines, expansion of the ABEMA Live platform during major sporting events (e.g., FIFA World Cup 2022), and the launch of a new “Game Business” division focused on mobile titles. Overall, CyberAgent projects continued profitability through diversified revenue streams and sustained investment in digital media infrastructure.

2Q FY2023 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Financial Summary (January - March 2023) 3. Internet Advertisement Business 6. Medium to long-term strategy FY2023 Quarterly sales hit a new record high.

October 2022 to September 2023 The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties. 1. FY2023 Full Year Results (October 2022-September 2023) 2. FY2024 Forecast (October 2023-September 2024) 3. Internet Advertisement Business 6. Medium to Long-Term Strategy 7.

3Q FY2023 Presentation Material The future information, such as earnings forecast, written in this document is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those described in this forecast because of various 1. Financial Summary_{(April-June 2023)} 3. Internet Advertisement Business 6. Medium to long-term strategy FY2023 Media and Ads increased the sales.

The presentation outlines CyberAgent’s fiscal‑year 2024 first‑quarter performance, emphasizing a robust rebound across its three core businesses—Internet advertising, media (ABEMA), and game development. Consolidated sales reached ¥193 billion, up 15.2 % year‑over‑year, while operating profit climbed to ¥6.28 billion, a 7.5‑point increase from the prior year’s loss. The advertising arm delivered ¥105.3 billion in revenue, up 10.1 % YoY, and an operating profit of ¥5.6 billion, reflecting a 13.3 % YoY gain and sustained improvement in operating‑margin efficiency (OPM). Media operations posted ¥42.7 billion, a 27.8 % YoY rise, though operating loss narrowed to ¥0.9 billion, driven by reduced losses in ABEMA‑related activities. Game sales hit ¥45.0 billion, up 10.1 % YoY and 6.5 % QoQ; operating loss fell to ¥3.4 billion, a 32.9 % YoY decline and 42.4 % QoQ improvement, thanks to a new hit title.

Financial statements show total assets of ¥468.7 billion and shareholders’ equity of ¥129.0 billion, with cash deposits at ¥184.8 billion. SG&A expenses rose 8.1 % YoY to ¥43.7 billion, while headcount increased to 7,336 employees.

Strategically, the company targets a “growth phase” with new digital ad platforms (e.g., ANA Moment Ads), continued investment in ABEMA, and a pipeline of high‑quality games such as “Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade.” Forecasts indicate that FY2024 operating profit will reach ¥30 billion, with sales projected at ¥750 billion. The presentation stresses a commitment to enhancing monetization, AI‑driven advertising efficiency, and extending game lifecycles to secure long‑term profitability.