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Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2012

The financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 (ending March 2012) show a modest improvement in consolidated performance compared with the same period in 2010. Net sales rose by 7.1 % to ¥32,080 million from ¥29,974 million in the prior year’s third quarter. Gross profit increased 42.8 % to ¥11,558 million, while operating income surged 51.3 % to ¥3,305 million, reflecting stronger profitability across most business segments. Segment analysis reveals that Game Software sales grew 11.9 % to ¥21,594 million, contributing the largest share of operating income (¥2,336 million). Online & Mobile sales expanded 26.5 % to ¥4,610 million and generated a positive operating income of ¥1,202 million after a loss in the previous year. Media & Rights sales increased 24.2 % to ¥1,483 million but produced a modest operating profit of ¥157 million. Pachislot & Pachinko and Amusement Facilities sales both declined sharply (−30.7 % and −38.2 %, respectively), resulting in lower operating contributions of ¥497 million and ¥203 million. The Other segment saw a 7.4 % sales rise but remained a small contributor to operating income. Overall, the company’s forecasted full‑year net sales for FY2011 were set at ¥35,000 million, a 9.1 % increase over the prior year’s full‑year figure. Operating income forecasts were raised to ¥5,000 million, reflecting a 51.3 % year‑over‑year improvement. The data derive from consolidated financial statements covering all business segments in Japan, with figures reported in millions of yen.

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Koei Tecmo

Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ending March 2011

Financial highlights for the fiscal year ending March 2011 show a mixed performance for Tecmo Koei Holdings. Net sales fell 7 % to ¥32,081 million from ¥34,502 million in FY2009, driven mainly by declines in game software sales (‑6.6 %) and media & rights revenue (‑44.7 %). Conversely, online & mobile sales grew 14.9 %, and pachislot & pachinko revenue increased 31.5 %. The “Other” segment, largely comprising new or restructured businesses, surged 167.3 % to ¥278 million. Operating income expanded dramatically by 415.6 %, rising from ¥641 million to ¥3,305 million. This surge was largely due to a 101.2 % jump in game software operating income and a 109.3 % increase in amusement facilities, offset by declines in pachislot & pachinko (‑17.4 %) and media & rights (negative contribution). The “Other” segment contributed a 326.3 % increase in operating income, reflecting successful new initiatives. Income before taxes and minority interests grew 49.4 % to ¥4,515 million, while net income increased modestly by 5.3 % to ¥2,741 million. The company’s profitability improved despite lower sales volumes, largely through cost efficiencies and higher-margin segments. The analysis covers Japan‑based operations for FY2010, using consolidated financial statements. Data are presented in millions of yen, with year‑over‑year comparisons highlighting key segment shifts and overall profitability trends.

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Koei Tecmo

Consolidated Balance Sheets: FY2012-FY2013

The consolidated financial statements cover the fiscal years ending March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Net sales fell from ¥13,334 million to ¥12,632 million, yet operating income rose from ¥2,194 million to ¥2,574 million, reflecting lower cost of sales and improved operating efficiency. Net income more than doubled, increasing from ¥749 million to ¥1,654 million, largely driven by a substantial extraordinary gain of ¥406 million on the sale of subsidiary shares and reduced operating expenses. Comprehensive income grew from ¥732 million to ¥1,691 million; foreign‑currency translation adjustments swung from a negative ¥5 million to a positive ¥36 million, offsetting other comprehensive losses. Assets increased from ¥19,649 million to ¥20,083 million. Current assets grew modestly, with cash and deposits rising by ¥2,776 million. Non‑current assets declined due to a reduction in property, plant and equipment net balance from ¥1,258 million to ¥916 million, reflecting asset disposals and depreciation. Liabilities fell from ¥4,926 million to ¥3,791 million, driven by lower current liabilities and a reduction in non‑current obligations. Shareholders’ equity expanded from ¥14,722 million to ¥16,291 million; retained earnings grew by ¥1,453 million, while treasury stock decreased in net value from a negative ¥1,753 million to a negative ¥1,690 million. Cash flow analysis shows operating cash inflows rising from ¥1,043 million to ¥2,836 million. Investing activities remained negative, with a net outflow of ¥2,971 million in 2012 and ¥946 million in 2013, largely due to property, plant and equipment purchases. Financing cash flows were negative in both years, with treasury stock repurchases offset by modest dividend payments. The company’s liquidity improved, as cash and equivalents increased from ¥11,293 million to ¥9,199 million despite the net cash outflow in 2012. Overall, the firm strengthened profitability and equity while managing asset composition and cash flows over the two‑year period.

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mixi

Quarterly Transition by Business Segment: Japan

The quarterly transition analysis for Japan’s business segments presents detailed financial performance for FY2024 and FY2025, focusing on Media & IP, Internet Advertisement, Game, and Investment Development divisions. Sales figures reveal that the Internet Advertisement Business consistently leads with a FY2024 total of ¥434,612 million and a FY2025 total of ¥461,220 million. The Game Business shows the most volatility, peaking in Q2 FY2024 at ¥67,170 million before declining to ¥38,856 million in Q3. Media & IP sales remain relatively stable around ¥50–52 billion per quarter, while Investment Development remains a minor contributor with totals under ¥7 billion. Operating profit (OP) highlights divergent profitability across segments. The Game Business delivers the highest OP, reaching ¥31,055 million in Q1 FY2024 and sustaining strong quarterly results thereafter. Internet Advertisement maintains steady OP around ¥5–6 billion each quarter, whereas Media & IP oscillates between losses and modest gains, culminating in a FY2024 total OP of ¥8,262 million. Investment Development experiences significant swings, with a notable loss in Q2 FY2024 but a recovery to ¥1,756 million in Q4. Operating profit margins (OPM) excluding special incentives illustrate segment efficiency. Game Business achieves the highest margin, peaking at 33.5% in Q3 FY2024 and maintaining a FY2025 average of 28%. Internet Advertisement sustains margins around 5%, while Media & IP remains near break‑even, fluctuating between –1.6% and 5.8%. Investment Development shows extreme volatility, with a negative margin of –406.5% in Q2 FY2024 and a positive 33.5% in Q4, resulting in an overall FY2024 margin of 3.6%. The data cover the Japanese market over two fiscal years, with quarterly granularity and corrections applied as of May 15 2025. The analysis relies on internal financial statements, presenting a comprehensive view of segment performance and profitability trends.

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