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Koei Tecmo’s first‑half fiscal year ending March 2023 saw a 6.6 % decline in sales to ¥34.76 billion, driven by a 6.3 % drop in domestic Japanese revenue and a 7.0 % fall overseas, with Europe experiencing the steepest loss at 29.7 %. Despite this contraction, operating profit increased by 11.6 % to ¥18.32 billion, largely due to higher margins in the entertainment and amusement segments that offset revenue erosion. Net profit fell 24.8 % to ¥13.65 billion, reflecting a 29.5 % decline in ordinary profit and elevated non‑operating expenses. Strategically, the company is targeting ¥100 billion in FY2024 sales and ¥40 billion in operating profit, underpinned by a pipeline that includes a 5‑million‑copy console title and annual releases of two million copies, alongside smartphone games projected to generate ¥2 billion per month. The first‑half results reinforced the company’s focus on high‑quality AAA titles such as *Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes* and new intellectual properties like *Wild Hearts* and *Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty*, while maintaining the FY2022 operating profit record. Innovation, specialization and diversification are central to Koei Tecmo’s “Transcendent Human Power” initiative. A low employee turnover rate of 4.2 % in FY21, below industry averages, is attributed to enhanced welfare, talent development and a collaborative culture that spans brands such as “Nioh.” These human‑capital investments are positioned to sustain profit growth and high profitability over the next twelve fiscal years.
Koei Tecmo Holdings reported a modest 0.6 % rise in net sales to ¥37,799 million for FY2015, up from ¥37,576 million in FY2014 and slightly below the ¥40,000 million forecast. Gross profit increased 5.9 % to ¥17,102 million, while operating income surged 35.2 % to ¥9,652 million, reflecting a strong performance in the Game Software and Other segments. Net income climbed 36.0 % to ¥9,434 million, though the increase was tempered by a 0.7 % rise in forecasted net income. Segment analysis shows Game Software sales fell 2.3 % to ¥24,863 million but operating income rose 29.6 %. Online & Mobile sales grew 4.8 % to ¥6,733 million with modest operating gains. Media & Rights sales jumped 32.5 % to ¥2,744 million, driving a 45.4 % rise in operating income. Pachislot & Pachinko and Amusement Facilities sales declined 11.4 % and 11.8 %, respectively, with significant operating losses in Amusement Facilities (‑93.7 %). The Other segment saw a 72.8 % sales increase to ¥774 million, translating into a 104.8 % rise in operating income. Balance‑sheet highlights include total assets rising from ¥100,622 million to ¥115,216 million, driven by increases in property and equipment (¥16,045→¥20,080 million) and investment securities (¥56,905→¥65,893 million). Current assets grew to ¥27,007 million, while current liabilities increased to ¥10,949 million. Shareholders’ equity expanded from ¥86,535 million to ¥92,919 million, supported by retained earnings growth and a rise in unrealized gains on securities. Net assets increased to ¥100,672 million, reflecting overall financial strengthening over the fiscal year.