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Announcement of Revision of Dividend Forecast: Year-end Dividend
Akatsuki Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, announced a revision to its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31 2025. The company’s board, meeting on May 9 2025, set a year‑end dividend of ¥55 per share and a total annual dividend of ¥110 per share, replacing the previously undetermined figures disclosed in February 2025. The revision follows a strategic shift to raise the dividend‑on‑equity benchmark from 3 % to 4 %, reflecting a comprehensive assessment of the business environment, investment recovery status, and growth initiatives. The policy aims to align dividend payouts with medium‑to‑long‑term profit growth, allocating 50 % of the annual dividend as a year‑end payment and the remaining 50 % as an interim dividend in the following fiscal year. Key data points include a year‑to‑date payout of ¥40 per share and prior fiscal year payments of ¥80 per share, indicating a 37.5 % increase in the total dividend relative to FY2024. The announcement underscores Akatsuki’s commitment to sustained shareholder returns while maintaining financial soundness and supporting growth investments. The dividend decision will be presented at the ordinary general shareholders meeting scheduled for June 2025, confirming the company’s intent to formalize the revised payout structure.
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Consolidated Results Supplementary Information: Q3 FY3/26
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.
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