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Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

KLab Inc. reported consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, demonstrating steady revenue growth and improved operating efficiency despite a decline in net income. Revenue reached 16.57 billion yen, a 4.0% increase over the same period in 2014. Operating income rose significantly by 20.1% to 2.27 billion yen, and ordinary income grew 6.6% to 2.13 billion yen. However, net income fell 27.6% to 934 million yen, impacted by higher income taxes and foreign exchange losses. The performance was primarily driven by the game business segment, which accounted for nearly all company revenue. Key contributors included the sustained popularity of Love Live! School Idol Festival, which saw a recovery in user spending following the release of a theatrical film, and the successful July 2015 launch of BLEACH Brave Souls. The latter reached the top ten in App Store sales rankings shortly after release. While cost of sales remained stable, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 25.3% due to aggressive advertising for new titles. Geographically focused on the Japanese market with consolidated global operations, the financial status remains robust with an equity ratio of 72.8%. Total assets increased to 13.76 billion yen, supported by a rise in intangible assets and investments. For the full fiscal year 2015, revenue is forecast at 21.57 billion yen with a projected net income of 759 million yen. The methodology follows Japanese GAAP, incorporating specific accounting changes related to employee stock ownership plans and adjustments to corporate tax rates.

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KLabNov 2015

Financial

Summary of Financial Results for First Half of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015

This financial report details the consolidated operating performance of KLab Inc. for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015. Covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2015, the data reflects a period of significant profitability growth despite a sequential decline in the second quarter. The company reported total revenue of 10.4 billion yen, representing an 8.9% increase over the same period in 2014. More notably, operating income surged by 122.9% to 1.55 billion yen, while ordinary income rose 130.3% to 1.61 billion yen. Net income for the half reached 665 million yen, a 22.9% year-over-year improvement. The primary driver of these results was the game business segment, which accounted for nearly the entirety of the company's revenue. While the half-year figures showed growth, the second quarter specifically saw a 14.9% revenue decline compared to the first quarter of 2015, primarily attributed to decreased sales of the flagship title Love Live! School Idol Festival. Despite this dip, the company maintained a strong financial position with an equity ratio of 74.6% and total net assets of 9.8 billion yen. Expenses were characterized by a decrease in commission fees but an increase in advertising and prototype testing costs. Looking forward, the company provided a forecast for the first three quarters of 2015, projecting revenue of 16.9 billion yen and net income of 1.3 billion yen. However, management declined to provide a full-year forecast, citing the high volatility of the mobile online game industry and the difficulty of predicting hit products. Significant subsequent events noted include a treasury stock purchase to improve capital efficiency and a capital increase of 101 million yen resulting from the exercise of subscription rights by Oak Capital Corporation, intended to fund future game development and global marketing.

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KLabAug 2015

Financial

Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated)

KLab Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, transitioning from a substantial net loss of 2.56 billion yen in 2013 to a net income of 1.79 billion yen. This recovery was underpinned by record-high revenue of 21.37 billion yen, primarily driven by the commercial success of Love Live! School Idol Festival and the company's strategic shift toward mobile platforms. Apple and Google emerged as the dominant distribution channels, collectively accounting for over 16.4 billion yen of total revenue. This growth in the game business was complemented by aggressive cost-reduction measures, including a 15% reduction in personnel and a 73.4% decrease in subcontract expenses, which facilitated an operating income of 2.16 billion yen. The company’s financial structure strengthened considerably over the period, with the equity ratio rising from 45.5% to 70.8%. Total net assets increased from 4.01 billion yen to 9.08 billion yen, bolstered by both the return to profitability and 3.15 billion yen in proceeds from the issuance of new shares. By the end of the fiscal year, cash and cash equivalents reached 7.24 billion yen, providing a stable foundation for future operations. These results reflect a successful stabilization of the business model through improved cost management and a focus on high-performing intellectual properties. Looking forward, strategic priorities center on increasing product hit rates through agile prototyping and expanding global reach via international IP partnerships and self-publishing capabilities. The transition to a more lean and profitable operational framework has positioned the company for continued growth, with early forecasts for the first quarter of 2015 predicting sustained momentum. By focusing on global expansion and strengthening its internal development pipeline, the company aims to capitalize on its improved financial stability and the ongoing growth of the mobile gaming market.

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KLabFeb 2015

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Notice Concerning Non-Operating Income and Extraordinary Loss

KLab Inc. recorded significant non-operating income and extraordinary losses during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. These financial adjustments reflect the company’s performance and asset valuation within the Japanese mobile gaming sector during the 2014 calendar year. The disclosure highlights the impact of currency fluctuations and internal asset assessments on the firm's consolidated financial statements. The company recognized 288 million yen in non-operating income, a figure driven primarily by 231 million yen in foreign exchange gains. These gains resulted from currency valuations conducted at the end of the fourth quarter. While these figures contribute positively to the bottom line, the final totals remain subject to volatility based on shifting exchange rates. This highlights the sensitivity of the company’s financial position to international market conditions and currency movements. Simultaneously, an extraordinary loss of 670 million yen was posted for the same period. The vast majority of this loss, totaling 607 million yen, stems from impairment losses related to software assets within the company’s gaming operations. This substantial write-down suggests a reassessment of the future profitability or carrying value of specific titles or technologies in the KLab portfolio. Despite these specific financial entries, the company maintains that any material changes to the full-year earnings forecast will be disclosed in accordance with Tokyo Stock Exchange standards as they arise.

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KLabFeb 2015

Financial

Summary of Financial Results for First Three Quarters of Fiscal Year Ending December 2014

KLab Inc. reported record-breaking financial performance for the first three quarters of the fiscal year ending December 2014, marking a significant turnaround from the losses recorded in the previous year. Consolidated revenue reached 15.94 billion yen, a 46.4% increase over the same period in 2013. This growth translated into an operating income of 1.89 billion yen and a net income of 1.29 billion yen, contrasting sharply with the 1.07 billion yen operating loss and 770 million yen net loss reported for the first three quarters of 2013. The surge in revenue was primarily driven by the strong performance of mobile titles, specifically Love Live! School Idol Festival and Celestial Craft Fleet. While the company saw increased expenditures in royalties, commissions, and strategic advertising, these were offset by high sales volumes. The game business remained the dominant segment, contributing 15.89 billion yen of the total revenue. Financial stability also improved significantly, with the equity ratio rising from 45.5% at the end of 2013 to 73.6% by September 30, 2014, supported by increases in capital stock and surplus following the exercise of new stock subscriptions. The scope of this analysis covers the consolidated performance of the Japanese-listed entity from January 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014. Full-year forecasts project total revenue of 21.94 billion yen and a net income of 1.51 billion yen. Management expects fourth-quarter revenue to remain steady, though net profit may be impacted by a planned 1 billion yen investment in television advertising scheduled for the year-end period. The methodology follows Japanese GAAP, noting that year-on-year comparisons are affected by a previous change in the fiscal year-end date.

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KLabNov 2014

Financial

Notice Concerning the Revision of Earnings Forecasts and Extraordinary Loss

KLab Inc. has revised its consolidated earnings forecasts upward for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2014, covering the nine-month period from January 1 to September 30, 2014. This adjustment reflects a significant improvement in financial performance compared to both previous projections and the prior year’s results. The primary drivers for this growth are the strong sales performances of the mobile titles Love Live! School Idol Festival and Celestial Craft Fleet. These titles have propelled revenue and income levels beyond initial expectations, signaling a robust period for the company’s gaming operations within the Japanese market. The revised figures indicate that revenue is expected to reach 15,940 million yen, a 2.3% increase over previous projections. More notably, profitability metrics show substantial gains, with operating income adjusted upward by 45.9% to 1,891 million yen and ordinary income rising 54.6% to 1,999 million yen. Net income is now forecasted at 1,290 million yen, representing a 25% increase from the prior estimate. This performance marks a dramatic turnaround from the same period in 2013, where the company reported significant losses across all income categories. Despite the overall positive trajectory, the company recognized an extraordinary loss during this period. This loss, totaling 98 million yen, stems from an impairment loss following a revaluation of the profitability of fixed assets within the gaming division. While this charge impacted the final net income figure, the underlying strength of the core mobile gaming portfolio was sufficient to offset the loss and justify the upward revision of the total fiscal outlook. These results underscore the volatility and high-growth potential of the mobile gaming segment during this specific market era.

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KLabNov 2014

Financial

Summary of Financial Results for First Half of Fiscal Year Ending December 2014 (Consolidated)

KLab Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 2014, covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2014. Following a change in the fiscal year-end in 2013, the company transitioned from a net loss to profitability. Consolidated revenue reached 9.58 billion yen, a 34.6% increase compared to the first half of the previous year. Operating income was recorded at 696 million yen, and net income reached 541 million yen, representing a sharp recovery from the 597 million yen net loss reported in the same period of 2013. The primary driver of this growth was the sustained success of the mobile game "Love Live! School Idol Festival," which achieved record monthly sales in Japan and saw a favorable international launch. Other titles, including "Celestial Craft Fleet" and "Tales of Asteria," also contributed steady revenue. Simultaneously, the company aggressively reduced fixed costs through structural reforms. These measures included a reduction in personnel expenses by 82.8 million yen following employee adjustments, the dissolution of the KLab America development team, and the reduction of office space at the corporate headquarters. The company’s financial position strengthened during this period, with total assets rising to 9.25 billion yen and the equity ratio improving from 45.5% to 66.5%. This was bolstered by a significant increase in capital stock and surplus following the exercise of stock subscription rights by Deutsche Bank. Looking ahead to the first three quarters of FY2014, KLab forecasts continued growth with projected revenue of 15.58 billion yen and net income of 1.03 billion yen. However, management noted that full-year forecasts remain difficult to predict due to the volatile nature of the mobile gaming industry and the high dependency on hit products.

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KLabAug 2014

Financial

Notice Concerning the Revision of Earnings Forecasts

KLab Inc. has significantly revised its consolidated mid-term earnings forecasts for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2014, reflecting a substantial improvement in financial performance compared to previous projections. The updated guidance covers the six-month period from January 1 to June 30, 2014, and indicates a transition from the net losses recorded during the same period in 2013 to a position of profitability. Revenue expectations have been raised to 9.58 billion yen, representing a 7.4% increase over the prior forecast. More notably, operating income and net income projections have been adjusted upward by 222.2% and 283.7% respectively, with net income now expected to reach 541 million yen. The upward revision is primarily driven by the strong market performance of key mobile gaming titles. Both the domestic and international versions of Love Live! School Idol Festival, alongside Celestial Craft Fleet, experienced significant sales growth during the period. These revenue gains were further bolstered by disciplined internal cost management. The company successfully reduced expenditures related to outsourcing and personnel beyond its initial targets. Additionally, management implemented a strategic reallocation of marketing resources by curtailing promotional spending on titles that failed to meet specific performance benchmarks, such as player persistence rates and average revenue per user. This financial outlook demonstrates a successful turnaround for the Tokyo-based developer following a challenging 2013 mid-term period that saw a net loss of 597 million yen. By optimizing its portfolio and focusing on high-performing assets while streamlining operational costs, the company has improved its earnings per share forecast from a loss of 4.15 yen to a profit of 16.40 yen. While these figures represent the most accurate estimates available as of August 2014, actual results remain subject to fluctuations in the competitive mobile gaming market and shifting consumer trends.

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KLabAug 2014

Financial

Summary of First Quarter Financial Results for the December 2014 Fiscal Term (Consolidated)

KLab Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround in its consolidated results for the first quarter of the fiscal term ending December 2014. Following a net loss in the same period the previous year, the company achieved profitability with a net income of 51.1 million yen. Revenue grew to 4.4 billion yen, representing a 24.8% increase year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by the sustained performance of the mobile title Love Live! School Idol Festival, successful New Year in-game events, and the contribution of the newly released Celestial Craft Fleet. The transition to profitability was supported by aggressive cost-reduction measures and structural reforms. The company reduced its workforce by 141 positions to a total of 825 employees and successfully lowered outsourcing expenses by 59.3% from their 2013 peak. Operational efficiency was further enhanced by liquidating unprofitable projects, consolidating domestic subsidiaries to streamline indirect costs, and closing several overseas and regional offices. While total assets decreased slightly to 8.3 billion yen, net assets rose to 4.8 billion yen, aided by a capital increase resulting from the exercise of stock subscription rights by Deutsche Bank’s London Bureau. The report focuses on the Japanese mobile gaming market for the period of January 1 to March 31, 2014. Looking forward, management maintained a cautious but positive outlook, forecasting first-half revenue of 8.9 billion yen and an operating income of 216 million yen. However, the company noted that the volatile nature of the mobile gaming industry, which is highly dependent on hit products, makes full-year forecasting difficult. Segment data confirms that the game business remains the primary revenue driver, accounting for nearly the entirety of the company's 4.4 billion yen in quarterly sales.

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KLabMay 2014

Report

Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter: Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023

KLab Inc. reported a sharp decline in third‑quarter operating performance for fiscal year 2023, with revenue falling to ¥8.36 billion from ¥12.51 billion in the same period of FY2022, a 33.2% drop. Operating income turned into a loss of ¥731 million versus a ¥570 million loss previously, while ordinary income swung to a ¥454 million loss from a ¥195 million profit. Net income deteriorated further, reaching a ¥592 million loss compared with a ¥307 million loss in FY2022. Comprehensive income also worsened, falling to ¥504 million loss from a ¥373 million loss. The company’s equity ratio improved modestly to 65.2% from 62.9%, driven by a reduction in total assets and liabilities, yet shareholders’ equity declined to ¥12.67 billion from ¥13.15 billion. The financial statements cover Japan‑based operations under Japanese GAAP, covering the first nine months of FY2023 (January 1–September 30). No significant changes in subsidiaries or accounting estimates were noted, though a new fair‑value measurement guidance was adopted. Segment analysis shows the game business remains the primary revenue driver, but blockchain‑related activities contributed a smaller portion of total sales. No dividends were declared for FY2023, and the company refrained from providing a full‑year forecast due to forecasting difficulties. The report is based on consolidated financial statements, with no audit by external accountants, and includes detailed notes on special accounting treatments and equity changes.

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Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015: Japan

Summary of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015 (Japanese GAAP) (Consolidated) hall p This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. Name of listed company: KLab Inc.

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Q1 2021 Financial Statement

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.

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