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DeNA Reports Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results
TOKYO, JAPAN - November 7, 2013 - DeNA Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 2432), the global leader in mobile Internet services, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. DeNA reported quarterly revenue of 47.6 billion yen (483 million* USD), 5 percent lower than the same quarter last year, and operating profit of 15.1 billion yen (153 million* USD), 26 percent lower than the same quarter of the previous year.
"During the second quarter, DeNA continued its aggressive production of a wide variety of first- and second-party games in multiple genres to strengthen its portfolio," said Isao Moriyasu, President and CEO of DeNA. "In the remainder of the fiscal year, we will continue delivering a new range of exciting games to an ever-increasing number of smartphone users worldwide."
Financial Summary (Billion yen)
| Item | Q2 FY2013 | Q2 FY2012 | YoY Change | Q1 FY2013 | QoQ Change |
| Revenue | 47.6 | 50.3 | -5% | 52.2 | -9% |
| Operating profit | 15.1 | 20.4 | -26% | 17.0 | -11% |
| Profit before tax | 15.2 | 20.1 | -24% | 17.6 | -14% |
| Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 8.9 | 11.7 | -24% | 9.6 | -7% |
Second Quarter FY2013 Business Highlights
- MobaCoin consumption in Japan was 50.4 billion yen (511 million* USD), 8 percent lower than the previous quarter. The decrease was mostly from existing first- and second-party titles.
- 11 new first- and second-party titles launched on Mobage Japan from August through today.
- MobaCoin consumption from international business declined quarter-over-quarter to approximately 75 million USD, mostly due to the lower contribution from established hit titles.
- Mobage West cost controls were maintained throughout the quarter while investing in resources to develop new games with broader audience appeal.
FY2013 Business Strategy Update
- Revitalizing Mobage Japan with approximately 60 new first- and second-party title launches on browsers and apps since August to grow MobaCoin consumption again by Q4.
- Producing more high-quality games from multiple genres in the West; over 20 titles launching since August.
- Launching numerous Internet services, both big and small, in entertainment, communications and other domains.
Third Quarter, FY2013 Guidance
- Revenues are projected to be 43.3 billion yen (439 million* USD)
- Operating profit is projected to be 11.7 billion yen (119 million* USD)
- Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent is projected to be 7.6 billion yen (77 million* USD)
Guidance for Nine Months Ending December 31, 2013
(Billion yen)
| Item | Apr-Dec FY2013 | Apr-Dec FY2012 | YoY |
| Revenue | 143.1 | 150.2 | -5% |
| Operating profit | 43.8 | 58.6 | -25% |
| Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent | 26.1 | 33.5 | -22% |
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* Dollar values reported were translated at 98.57 Japanese yen per U.S. dollar, which was the Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate (TTM) per the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ as of November 5, 2013.
