DGAP-News: In Pachinko/Pachislot Field, Launch of Leading Titles in Q2
(firmenpresse) - Fields Corporation
06.08.2013 10:28
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Promoting Value Maximization, Development and Commercialization of IP
TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Focused product line-up of pachinko/pachislot machines in Q2
In sales of pachinko/pachislot machines, our product line-up is more focused in
the second quarter of the first half of the current fiscal year compared to the
first half of the previous fiscal year. Multiple number of leading tiles are
scheduled to be launched in the second quarter.
For this reason, the total number of pachinko/pachislot machines sold decreased
year-over-year and resulted in the above operating results.
The consolidated earnings forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2014 remain
unchanged from those stated in the 'Summary of Financial Information and
Business Results (Consolidated) for the year ended March 31, 2013', released on
May 7, 2013.
Summary of Financial Information and Business Results (Consolidated) for the
First Quarter of the Year Ending March 31, 2014
http://www.fields.biz/ir/j/files/press/2013/press_20130806ae.pdf
Outlook Review
IP development
'GINGA KIKOTAI: Majestic Prince'
Television broadcasts began in April 2013 in conjunction with the comics and
are promoting planning and development of products and services utilizing the
IP.
'Ultraman' series
The latest TV series 'Ultraman Ginga' began television broadcasts in July 2013
and developed character goods utilizing the IP working together with partner
companies.
Sales of pachinko/pachislot machines
In the first quarter, the total number of pachinko/pachislot machines sold was
about 18,000 (down about 46,000 year-over-year). In the second quarter,
however, we will launch leading titles in the market such as 'CR EVANGELION 8'
launched in July 2013.
Financial Results and Forecast (Consolidated) (Japan GAAP)
(Unit: Billion yen) Q1 Q1 YoY 3.2014E YTD
3.2013 3.2014
Net Sales 21.1 5.7 27.2% 120.0 4.8%
SG&A Expenses 5.2 5.8 110.9% 25.3 23.1%
Operating Income 0.2 (3.8) -- 12.5 --
Ordinary Income 0.5 (3.7) -- 12.5 --
Net Income 0.3 (2.2) -- 6.3 --
Total Asset 67.5 69.1 -- -- --
Net Asset 50.8 52.2 -- -- --
Net Income per share (Yen) 10.3 (69.0) -- 189.8 --
CF from Operating Activities (7.7) (9.3)
CF from Investing Activities (1.4) (1.0)
CF from Financing Activities (1.0) (1.2)
Cash and Cash Equivalents 8.0 11.6
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
ROE 12.4% (3.5)% 8.2% 17.1% 12.2% 8.9%
ROA 17.3% 1.6% 11.6% 17.1% 10.0% 10.3%
Shareholders' Equity (Billion yen) 44.7 39.4 41.7 47.6 51.8 54.9
Shareholders' Equity ratio 64.3% 75.8% 50.5% 59.2% 54.6% 51.2%
Annual Dividend per share (Yen) 45 45 45 50 50 50
Payout ratio 29.5% -- 45.9% 22.1% 27.7% 35.1%
Operating Income (Billion yen) 13.1 1.9 8.1 13.1 8.5 10.3
Net Income (Billion yen) 5.2 (1.4) 3.2 7.5 5.9 4.7
Pachinko Machine Sold (Thousand 273 202 330 262 233 99
machine)
Pachislot Machine Sold (Thousand 210 128 119 217 179 228
machine)
* The company conducted a 100-for-1 stock split on October 1, 2012. Regarding
the graph above, the figures have been changed reflecting the stock split
accordingly.
About Fields
Fields Corporation and the Fields Group have a mission to provide 'The Greatest
Leisure for All People' in the form of products and services to meet the needs
of a society with increasing leisure time. We are also identifying business
opportunities through research, analysis and forecasting of lifestyle and
environmental changes, and developing our business in a wide range of
entertainment fields including the pachinko/pachislot field as well as video,
mobile content, animation, publishing and sports.
CONTACT: Fields Corporation Corporate Communications Office
Our website: http://www.fields.biz/ir/e/
Tel.: +81-3-5784-2109 Mail: ir(at)fields.biz
Person in charge : Kotaro Karino
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
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