CyberAgent

Game Co.

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Internet/media company, parent of Cygames (Granblue Fantasy, Uma Musume, Princess Connect). Game segment is major revenue driver.

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Financial

Quarterly Transition by Business Segment

CyberAgent’s financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 demonstrates a significant recovery in profitability compared to the same period in the previous year. Total net sales reached 193.07 billion yen, representing a year-over-year increase from the 167.57 billion yen recorded in the first quarter of 2023. Most notably, the consolidated operating income swung from a loss of 1.25 billion yen in the prior year’s first quarter to a profit of 6.28 billion yen, signaling a stabilized financial trajectory across the company’s diverse business segments. The Internet Advertisement Business remains the primary revenue driver, contributing 105.32 billion yen in sales and 5.66 billion yen in operating profit during the first quarter. While the Media Business continues to operate at a loss, its performance has improved substantially; the segment reduced its operating loss from 9.35 billion yen in the first quarter of 2023 to just 991 million yen in the current period. This improvement is reflected in the operating profit margin for the Media segment, which narrowed from negative 27.9 percent to negative 2.3 percent. The Game Business experienced a moderate increase in revenue, posting 45.04 billion yen for the quarter compared to 40.91 billion yen a year earlier. However, the segment's operating profit of 3.49 billion yen and margin of 7.8 percent represent a decline from the 5.21 billion yen and 12.7 percent margin seen in the first quarter of 2023. Despite this contraction in game-related margins, the overall corporate performance was bolstered by the Investment Development and Other Business segments, both of which remained profitable. The data covers the Japanese market and reflects the transition from the full fiscal year 2023 through the initial quarter of 2024.

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CyberAgentFeb 2026

Financial

FY2024 Full Year Earnings Release Q&A

CyberAgent is prioritizing a transition toward global expansion and diversified revenue streams as it enters the 2025 fiscal year. While domestic operations currently account for over 90% of total business, the strategic focus is shifting toward internationalizing core intellectual properties. This expansion is led by the game business, specifically through the multi-language release of Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade and the upcoming English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby. By leveraging original programming from ABEMA and BABEL LABEL, the company intends to distribute content via global platforms to cultivate a worldwide audience and establish new, internationally recognized IPs. The media segment is evolving beyond its current reliance on advertising and the WINTICKET platform. Future growth is expected to stem from a broader ecosystem including distribution fees, merchandising, and live entertainment events. There is also significant long-term potential in the synergy between video streaming and sports betting, with the company positioning itself to capitalize on any future legalization of sports betting in Japan. This diversification strategy aims to stabilize the media business and ensure it contributes consistently to consolidated operating profit. For the 2025 fiscal year, the financial outlook remains focused on steady growth across three primary segments. The advertising business is projected to outperform general market growth while maintaining profitability. In the game business, the strategy centers on a dual approach of launching new titles while extending the operational lifespan of existing hits to ensure stability. Overall, the company is moving toward a model where IP-based revenue and peripheral businesses around the ABEMA platform drive long-term value alongside traditional advertising and gaming operations.

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CyberAgentFeb 2026

Financial

Q1 FY2026 Presentation Material

CyberAgent achieved record-high consolidated sales of 232.3 billion yen and a nearly threefold increase in operating profit during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This performance was primarily catalyzed by the Game and Media & IP segments, which offset a minor decline in internet advertising revenue resulting from the loss of a major client. By reaching nearly 47% of its annual operating profit target within the first three months, the organization has established a robust financial trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Game business served as the primary engine for growth, recording a 69.2% year-over-year increase in sales and a fivefold surge in operating profit. This success was largely driven by the global performance of high-profile titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade. Looking forward, the strategic focus remains on international expansion and the development of a diverse pipeline, including the North American launch of Umamusume: Pretty Derby and upcoming releases like hololive Dreams and Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond. These efforts are supported by extensive collaborative partnerships with major industry entities such as Shueisha, KADOKAWA, and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Simultaneously, the Media & IP segment reached a significant milestone as AbemaTV achieved independent profitability. The company is increasingly integrating animation studios and leveraging generative artificial intelligence to automate video advertisement production and optimize for emerging search technologies. This synergy between intellectual property development and technological innovation underscores a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams and solidify a global presence across the digital entertainment landscape.

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CyberAgentFeb 2026

Financial

FY2026 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]

CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, demonstrate significant growth in revenue and profitability. Net sales rose 14.0% year-on-year to ¥232.3 billion, while operating income surged 181.8% to ¥23.3 billion. This performance was primarily driven by record-high results in the Media & IP and Game segments. Notably, the subsidiary AbemaTV Inc. achieved its first quarterly operating profit since its 2015 inception, contributing to a 246.1% increase in Media & IP segment income. The Game Business served as a major growth engine, with net sales increasing 69.2% to ¥64.7 billion and operating income rising 427.2% to ¥17.6 billion, fueled by strong existing titles and international expansion. Conversely, the Internet Advertisement Business saw a 2.7% decline in sales and a 27.2% drop in operating income following the loss of a major client. The Investment Development Business also underperformed, reporting an operating loss of ¥552 million. Geographically focused on the Japanese market with expanding global IP interests, the report utilizes Japanese GAAP to detail the company's financial position. Total assets decreased to ¥524.6 billion, largely due to tax and dividend payments. Despite the strong first-quarter start, the full-year forecast remains unchanged, projecting net sales of ¥880 billion. The outlook suggests a potential year-on-year decline in annual operating income, ranging from 16.3% to 30.3%, as the company balances proactive content investment with fluctuating segment performances.

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CyberAgent, Inc.Feb 2026

Financial

FY2025 Presentation Material

CyberAgent achieved record consolidated net sales of 874 billion yen for the 2025 fiscal year, marking nearly three decades of uninterrupted growth. This performance was characterized by a significant recovery in profitability, as operating income surged nearly 79% to 71.7 billion yen. The primary catalyst for this expansion was the gaming segment, which saw operating income nearly double due to the success of several new hit titles and a six-fold increase in overseas sales following aggressive global expansion. Furthermore, the Media and IP segment reached a major milestone by achieving profitability for the first time since the launch of the ABEMA streaming service, which saw record viewership and a doubling of active users for its original programming. While the gaming and media sectors flourished, the advertising division experienced a 14% decline in operating profit. This contraction resulted from heavy internal investments in artificial intelligence intended to drive long-term structural changes. Despite these costs, overall group sales grew by over 6%, supported by the establishment of new animation studios and expanded global distribution partnerships. The company’s strategic focus remains on diversifying its IP portfolio and leveraging external payment methods to improve margins within its digital storefronts. Looking toward the 2026 fiscal year, the outlook remains stable with projected sales of 880 billion yen, though operating income is expected to moderate to between 50 and 60 billion yen. This conservative forecast accounts for the inherent volatility of the gaming market and the high performance bar set by recent hits. Additionally, the organization is preparing for a significant leadership transition scheduled for late 2025, during which founder Susumu Fujita will transition to Chairman, and Takahiro Yamauchi will assume the role of President to lead the next phase of the company's evolution.

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CyberAgentNov 2025

Financial

FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]

CyberAgent achieved a significant financial recovery during the 2025 fiscal year, characterized by a 9.1% increase in net sales to ¥874,030 million and a 78.9% surge in operating income to ¥71,702 million. This performance was underpinned by the Media & IP segment returning to profitability for the first time in a decade, generating ¥7.29 billion in operating income. The Game Business served as the primary engine for growth, with its operating income nearly doubling to ¥60.06 billion. This success in the gaming sector was attributed to aggressive overseas expansion and the adoption of high-margin external payment methods, which more than offset a ¥727 million extraordinary loss related to a patent infringement settlement between subsidiary Cygames and Konami Digital Entertainment. The company’s financial position strengthened considerably over the period, with net income attributable to the parent doubling to ¥31.67 billion and cash flows from operating activities rising to ¥79,518 million. Strategic capital management included a ¥20,000 million redemption of convertible bonds and the acquisition of subsidiary shares. To better leverage synergies surrounding the ABEMA platform, the corporate structure was reorganized to integrate secondary operations into the newly designated Media & IP Business segment. Looking toward the 2026 fiscal year, the outlook remains cautious despite the recent momentum. While consolidated net sales are projected to grow modestly to ¥880,000 million, operating income is expected to contract to a range between ¥50,000 and ¥60,000 million. This forecast suggests a period of reinvestment or market stabilization following the exceptional gains realized in the gaming and media sectors during the previous year. The results reflect a consolidated Japanese market focus with increasing international contributions from the gaming portfolio.

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CyberAgent, Inc.Nov 2025

Financial

3Q FY2025 Presentation Material

CyberAgent’s third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025 demonstrate a significant financial recovery and a strategic pivot toward a high-profit business model. Consolidated sales reached 210.7 billion yen, a 10.9% year-on-year increase, while operating profit surged by 138.3% to 19.6 billion yen. This performance was primarily catalyzed by the Gaming segment, which experienced a 30.4% rise in sales and a tripling of operating profit to 16.4 billion yen. The success of new titles and the expansion of existing intellectual properties, such as the global Steam release of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, underscore a successful transition toward a more diversified and globalized revenue stream. The Media segment, centered on the ABEMA platform, has successfully moved from an intensive investment phase into a profitable one, with operating profit growing 7.8 times year-on-year. While the Internet Advertising business faced a 35.6% decline in profit due to rising human resource costs and client turnover, the overall corporate outlook remains highly optimistic. Consequently, the full-year operating profit forecast has been revised upward by 57.1% to 66 billion yen. This growth strategy relies on a robust pipeline of upcoming releases, including Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond and Hello Kitty Merch Match, which are slated for broad international distribution across 144 regions. Looking ahead, the long-term objective involves establishing the Media and IP segments as primary profit drivers alongside traditional advertising and gaming. By integrating technological innovation with cross-media projects and anime production, the company aims to solidify ABEMA as a core component of social infrastructure while scaling its gaming IP globally. This multifaceted approach positions the organization to maintain momentum through the remainder of the fiscal year and beyond, leveraging a mix of established franchises and aggressive expansion into new markets.

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CyberAgentAug 2025

Financial

FY2025 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]

CyberAgent demonstrated robust financial growth through the third quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2025, characterized by a 5.8% year-on-year increase in net sales to ¥631,993 million and a substantial 40.1% surge in operating income to ¥48,798 million. This performance was primarily propelled by a successful turnaround in the Media and IP segment, specifically ABEMA, alongside a 31.0% rise in Game Business operating income. The gaming division remains the primary profit driver, contributing ¥35,162 million in income, which offset a ¥3,514 million impairment loss resulting from declining profitability in specific legacy services. Improved payment efficiencies and the success of major titles further bolstered these results, leading to an upward revision of the full-year forecast to ¥850,000 million in net sales. The company’s financial position strengthened during this period, with total equity rising to ¥273,654 million and retained earnings growing to ¥138,698 million. Beyond immediate operational gains, there is a clear strategic focus on long-term expansion within the digital transformation and startup ecosystems. This is evidenced by the establishment of the CA Startups Internet Fund No. 4, a venture capital vehicle with a maximum investment of ¥5,000 million. Managed by CyberAgent Capital, this fund targets seed and early-stage startups both domestically and internationally. Due to the scale of this investment relative to the parent company’s capital stock, the fund is classified as a specified subsidiary, signaling a commitment to fostering innovation in the global digital sector as a core component of future growth.

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CyberAgentAug 2025

Financial

2Q FY2025 Presentation Material

CyberAgent achieved record-high consolidated sales of 217.3 billion yen in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, representing a 1.2% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily fueled by the Media and Internet Advertisement segments, which offset a 23.4% revenue decline in the Game business. Despite the year-on-year dip in gaming—attributed to a high-base comparison from a major release in the previous year—the segment demonstrated a significant 4.6x quarter-on-quarter profit recovery. Overall operating profit reached 20.8 billion yen, placing the company in a strong position to meet its annual targets, with current earnings already accounting for nearly 70% of the full-year forecast. The strategic focus has shifted toward a high-profit business model that integrates Media and IP segments to create a global ecosystem for intellectual property production and monetization. To stabilize and grow the gaming division, the company is leveraging a pipeline of six upcoming titles, including high-profile projects like Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, while expanding high-margin external payment methods. Furthermore, the aggressive implementation of artificial intelligence remains a core operational priority, evidenced by the launch of an internal AI agent platform designed to enhance advertising effectiveness and internal efficiency. Corporate governance and long-term sustainability are addressed through the CyberAgent Way 2024 framework, which emphasizes succession planning and ESG initiatives. The company maintains a diverse and valuable portfolio of intellectual property, featuring major titles such as Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade. While the current financial trajectory remains positive, future performance remains subject to market volatility and the inherent risks of the competitive digital entertainment and advertising landscapes. This balanced approach between established media services and new technological integration defines the current fiscal strategy.

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CyberAgentMay 2025

Financial

Partial Correction to FY2021 Consolidated Financial Results (Japanese GAAP)

CyberAgent, Inc. achieved exceptional financial growth during the 2021 fiscal year, characterized by a 39.2% increase in consolidated net sales to ¥666,149 million and a 207.5% surge in operating income to ¥104,070 million. This performance was underpinned by a significant rise in profit attributable to shareholders, which climbed from ¥6,567 million in the previous year to ¥41,242 million. The company’s liquidity position strengthened considerably, with cash and cash equivalents nearly doubling to ¥184,082 million, supported by robust operating cash flows of ¥109,609 million. The Game Business served as the primary catalyst for this expansion, recording a 68.6% revenue increase to ¥262,751 million and a 217.9% jump in segment income to ¥96,445 million. This success was largely attributed to the performance of a major new title launch. Simultaneously, the Internet Advertisement Business reached record net sales of ¥321,001 million, while the Media Business grew by 45.1%, successfully narrowing its operating losses to ¥15,141 million. Other corporate developments included a four-for-one stock split implemented in April 2021, resulting in adjusted basic earnings per share of ¥81.68. Despite the strong fiscal results, management has opted not to provide a formal forecast for the 2022 fiscal year. This decision stems from the inherent volatility of the game industry, where the timing of new title launches and the fluctuation of hit-driven revenue cycles create significant uncertainty. While the company maintains a diversified portfolio across media, advertising, and investment development, the high impact of the gaming segment on overall profitability necessitates a cautious approach to forward-looking guidance.

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CyberAgent, Inc.May 2025

Financial

Partial Correction to FY2023 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]

CyberAgent, Inc. issued this formal correction to its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, covering the nine-month period ending June 30, 2023. The primary purpose of the document is to provide revised numerical data and financial statements following the submission of correction reports for past annual securities reports. The scope of the data includes the company’s major business segments: Media, Internet Advertisement, Games, Investment Development, and Other Businesses. Key findings for the cumulative third quarter of FY2023 show net sales of ¥534,397 million, a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.1%. However, profitability metrics saw significant declines. Operating income fell 68.3% to ¥17,383 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent dropped 88.3% to ¥2,304 million. These declines are attributed to heavy investments in the Media business—specifically the distribution of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on ABEMA—and a 21.2% revenue decrease in the Game Business following the slowdown of major titles like those from Cygames. The consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2023, shows total assets of ¥461,683 million, an increase of ¥79,749 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This growth was primarily driven by the issuance of convertible bonds and an increase in long-term bank loans, which also resulted in total liabilities rising to ¥235,349 million. The Internet Advertisement business remained a primary driver of volume, reaching record net sales of ¥300,672 million, though its operating income decreased by 30.2% due to upfront investments. The methodology follows Japanese GAAP standards, incorporating recent changes to accounting policies regarding fair value measurement and group tax sharing systems.

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CyberAgent, Inc.May 2025

Financial

Partial Correction to FY2022 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]

CyberAgent, Inc. issued this corrective filing on May 15, 2025, to amend its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, originally disclosed in July 2022. The revisions stem from a broader initiative to correct past annual securities reports and financial statements for prior fiscal years. The scope of the data covers the nine-month period ending June 30, 2022, and includes comparative data from the same period in 2021, prepared in accordance with Japanese GAAP. The corrected figures show that for the third quarter of FY2022, CyberAgent recorded net sales of ¥533,882 million, a 9.7% increase year-on-year. However, operating income fell 29.1% to ¥54,813 million, and profit attributable to shareholders of the parent dropped 39.8% to ¥19,779 million. The Media Business, driven by ABEMA’s pay-per-view growth, saw sales rise 36.2% to ¥81,926 million while narrowing its operating loss. The Internet Advertisement Business reached record high sales of ¥283,878 million. Conversely, the Game Business experienced a 6.9% decline in sales to ¥173,551 million and a 29.4% drop in operating income, attributed to the high baseline set by major events in the previous year. Methodologically, the results reflect the application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition. This change specifically impacted the Game Business, where revenue from item charges is now recognized over an estimated user usage period rather than at the point of purchase. Despite these accounting adjustments and the numerical corrections, the company maintained its full-year earnings forecast and dividend projections as originally stated in April 2022. Total assets were reported at ¥373,421 million, a slight decrease from the end of the previous fiscal year due to corporate tax and dividend payments.

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CyberAgent, Inc.May 2025