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1Q FY Sep. 2026 Financial Results Presentation

COLOPL’s financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026 reflects a strategic pivot toward profitability through rigorous cost management despite a shrinking core user base. While net sales declined 10.2% year-on-year to 4.7 billion yen, the company successfully reversed previous losses to achieve an ordinary profit of 0.4 billion yen. This recovery was primarily facilitated by aggressive reductions in advertising expenditures. The company maintains a highly stable financial foundation, characterized by a 91.7% equity ratio, providing the necessary capital to fund its transition from a mobile-centric developer to a multi-platform entertainment entity. Operational data indicates significant headwinds in the mobile segment, with Quarterly Active Users dropping to 400,000 from a peak of 575,000 in 2022. This contraction is compounded by a long-term decline in Average Revenue Per User, which has fallen from 862 JPY to 680 JPY over the same period. To counter these trends, the growth strategy emphasizes expansion into the PC and console markets, highlighted by the upcoming April 2026 release of Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi for the Nintendo Switch. Furthermore, investments in specialized game server services and location-based map distribution technologies aim to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional mobile gaming. The long-term vision targets a "Global Top 20" market position with ambitious goals of 100 billion yen in sales and 50 billion yen in operating profit. Achieving these benchmarks relies on integrating cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered titles and XR experiences for next-generation mobility. By leveraging strategic investments in firms like CORE, Inc. and focusing on high-value intellectual property, the objective is to stabilize the current user contraction while building a sustainable pipeline of cross-platform content that can compete on a global scale.

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COLOPLFeb 2026

Financial

Q&A for 1Q FY2026 Operating Results Briefing

The first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending in 2026 reflect a strategic transition period for COLOPL, characterized by a lack of new releases and a focus on stabilizing existing mobile operations. Despite an anticipated decline in sales, the performance of established titles like Dragon Quest Walk and Alice Gear Aegis, alongside contributions from group companies, resulted in what leadership describes as solid progress. The company is currently navigating a challenging mobile market where the barrier to entry for new hits is rising, prompting a shift toward two primary development pillars: AI-powered titles and location-based games paired with globally recognized intellectual properties. Financial performance in the first quarter was impacted by extraordinary losses related to special severance payments from a Career Transition Support Program. While headcount has decreased, the resulting reduction in personnel expenses is not expected to materialize until the second quarter of 2026. Regarding long-term operations for legacy titles such as Shironeko Project, the strategy emphasizes user satisfaction and game-balance adjustments over aggressive cost-cutting to ensure longevity. The company is also diversifying its platform strategy beyond its core mobile business to include PC and console gaming. This is exemplified by the release of Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi on Nintendo Switch, a title that originated as an exploration of generative AI in gaming. By establishing a new genre termed "Generative Games," the company aims to leverage AI-generated assets and systems across multiple hardware formats. Moving forward, the overarching goal remains achieving a "Global Top 20" position by integrating advanced technology with high-profile IPs and expanding the reach of its proprietary location-based gaming expertise.

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COLOPLFeb 2026

Financial

Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 (under Japanese GAAP)

COLOPL, Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, covering the period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The data reveals a period of transition characterized by declining top-line revenue but significantly improved bottom-line profitability compared to the previous year. Net sales fell 10.2% year-on-year to 4,772 million yen, primarily due to lower revenue in the Entertainment Business as several existing smartphone titles saw extended distribution periods. Despite the revenue decline, the group narrowed its operating loss from 730 million yen in the prior year to 86 million yen. This improvement was driven by a group-wide cost review that successfully reduced advertising and selling expenses. Ordinary profit rose sharply by 752.4% to 484 million yen, bolstered by 442 million yen in foreign exchange gains. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 279.6% to 170 million yen, even after accounting for a 273 million yen extraordinary loss related to a career transition support program under its business restructuring initiative. The Entertainment Business remains the primary segment, generating 4,681 million yen in sales, with "DRAGON QUEST WALK" continuing to provide steady contributions. The Investment and Development Business reported 90 million yen in sales and narrowed its segment loss through the sale of operational investment securities. Geographically focused on Japan and IT-related investments, the company maintains a strong financial position with an equity ratio of 91.7% and total assets of 72,183 million yen. Due to the rapid volatility of the entertainment market, the company has opted not to disclose a consolidated financial forecast for the full fiscal year.

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COLOPLFeb 2026

Report

Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025: Japan

The quarterly consolidated financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2025 show a 10.2 % decline in net sales to ¥4,772 million compared with the same period a year earlier. Operating loss narrowed from ¥730 million to ¥86 million, while ordinary profit surged 752.4 % to ¥484 million due largely to foreign‑exchange gains and a gain on sale of investment securities. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 279.6 % to ¥170 million, and basic earnings per share increased from ¥0.35 to ¥1.32. Total assets fell by ¥3,558 million to ¥72,183 million, driven mainly by a reduction in cash and deposits. Net assets declined to ¥66,215 million, with retained earnings reduced by ¥2,725 million after dividend payments. The equity ratio remained high at 91.7 %. No significant changes in consolidation scope or accounting policy were reported, and the company disclosed no retrospective restatements. Segment analysis indicates that the Entertainment business generated ¥4,681 million in sales and incurred an operating loss of ¥54 million, while the Investment and Development business contributed ¥90 million in sales with an operating loss of ¥32 million. The company’s cash dividend policy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 remains undecided. Due to rapid changes in the business environment, the company refrained from providing a fiscal‑year forecast. The report covers Japan‑based operations under Japanese GAAP for the October–December 2025 quarter, with no significant geographic expansion or new industry segments noted.

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Q&A for 1Q FY2026 Operating Results Briefing

The briefing reviewed first‑quarter FY2026 operating results, emphasizing that the company’s focus on existing mobile titles such as “DRAGON QUEST WALK” and “Alice Gear Aegis” mitigated expected sales declines. Strong performance from group companies reinforced overall progress, while the mobile market’s increasing difficulty in launching new hits prompted a strategic shift toward AI‑powered and location‑based games tied to powerful intellectual properties. This pivot supports the company’s objective of entering the global top 20. Sales for “Shironeko Project” are declining, yet cost‑management measures are balanced with a user‑centric approach that includes collaboration events and balance adjustments to sustain long‑term engagement. Headcount reductions under the Career Transition Support Program generated an extraordinary loss in Q1, with personnel cost savings projected to materialize from Q2 onward. The company maintains mobile games as its core, but acknowledges the need to diversify platforms. Plans include expanding into PC and console markets by leveraging mobile development expertise, as illustrated by the Nintendo Switch release of “KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI.” This title originated from a generative‑AI experiment, leading to the creation of a new “Generative Games” genre and demonstrating the company’s commitment to AI integration across platforms. Overall, the discussion highlighted a strategic emphasis on AI and location‑based gaming, cost control balanced with user satisfaction, and platform diversification to achieve long‑term stability and global market leadership.

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1Q FY Sep. 2026 Financial Results Presentation

Financial Results Presentation Notes:This document is a translated version for reference purposes only. Therefore, any discrepancy may occur with the Japanese original version. Please refer to the Japanese version if you find anything unclear. COLOPL, Inc. takes no responsibility for any problems of translation. Please refer to the Japanese version if you find anything unclear. COLOPL, Inc. takes no responsibility for any problems of translation.

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Financial Results Presentation: 1Q FY Sep.2026

The presentation outlines COLOPL’s first‑quarter results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, highlighting a mixed performance across its entertainment and investment segments. Consolidated sales reached 4.7 billion yen, down 10.2% year‑over‑year, while operating profit fell to a loss of 80 million yen, unchanged from the prior year. Ordinary profit surged 752% to 480 million yen, driven largely by foreign‑exchange gains and a reduction in advertising costs. Net profit improved to 170 million yen, reflecting a 279% increase despite extraordinary losses related to a career‑transition support program. In the entertainment business, sales of 4.6 billion yen declined 10.6% YoY, yet operating loss narrowed to 50 million yen from a larger deficit the previous year. The investment and development arm recorded sales of 90 million yen, up 20% YoY, with operating loss improving to 32 million yen. Cash and deposits fell by 6% due to dividend payouts, but the equity ratio remained robust at 91.7%. Geographically, COLOPL maintains a domestic focus while expanding overseas through new investments in Korean and Japanese firms and participation as a general partner in K‑Growth’s strategic fund. The company emphasizes location‑based gaming, AI‑powered titles, and XR initiatives such as the “360maps” navigation system. Strategic objectives target inclusion in the global mobile‑game top 20, with consolidated sales of 100 billion yen and operating profit of 50 billion yen as benchmarks. The presentation concludes with a call to leverage entertainment to inspire everyday life and references the recently released integrated report.

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