Financial Performance - Revenue for the period was ¥14,158 million, reflecting a 7.3% increase year-over-year[2] - Profit before tax was ¥935 million, down from ¥969 million in the same period last year[2] - Net profit attributable to owners of the company was ¥451 million, a decrease of ¥171 million compared to the previous year[2] - Basic earnings per share were ¥0.38, down from ¥0.52 in the same period last year[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was ¥432 million, compared to ¥47 million in the previous year[10] - The company reported a net profit of ¥451 million, significantly higher than ¥182 million from the previous year[8] - The company experienced a foreign exchange gain of ¥69 million, compared to a loss of ¥167 million in the previous year[9] - The total revenue from external customers was ¥13,267 million, with significant contributions from Japanese and Southeast Asian markets[38] - The operating profit from continuing operations was 2,132 million JPY, slightly down from 2,157 million JPY year-over-year[46] - The total income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 484 million JPY, an increase from 361 million JPY in the same period last year[49] Investment and Assets - Total investment amount reached ¥71,653 million, an increase of 12.2% compared to the same period last year[2] - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to 64,677 million JPY, a decrease from 65,760 million JPY as of March 31, 2024[14] - The company's equity attributable to shareholders is 19,210 million JPY, an increase from 18,981 million JPY[17] - Non-current liabilities total 31,794 million JPY, down from 32,762 million JPY[17] - The company’s investment properties increased to 1,324 million JPY from 668 million JPY, indicating growth in asset investments[14] - The segment assets for Japanese arcade operations were valued at ¥52,141 million as of September 30, 2024[40] - The company completed the acquisition of two hotel properties for a cash consideration of 1 JPY each, along with a loan of 100 million JPY to assist with repayment obligations[87] - The identifiable net assets acquired amounted to 93 million JPY, with goodwill recognized at 7 million JPY[90] Liabilities and Financial Position - Current liabilities net amount to 1,337 million JPY, with cash and cash equivalents at 10,150 million JPY as of September 30, 2024[23] - The company’s total liabilities stand at 45,467 million JPY, a decrease from 46,779 million JPY[17] - The total borrowings decreased from 10,432 million JPY as of March 31, 2024, to 9,780 million JPY as of September 30, 2024[86] - The company’s non-current lease liabilities were reported at 24,794 million JPY as of September 30, 2024, down from 25,317 million JPY as of March 31, 2024[81] - The debt-to-asset ratio stands at 1.4, unchanged from March 31, 2024[131] Revenue Streams - The revenue from electronic gaming machines and slot machine operations was 12,374 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from 11,618 million HKD in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of about 6.5%[30] - The total revenue from amusement park operations was 896 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from 941 million HKD in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.8%[30] - The group’s hotel operations generated revenue of 112 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 83 million HKD in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of about 35%[30] - Revenue from Japanese arcade operations reached ¥12,649 million, while Southeast Asia operations generated ¥896 million, totaling ¥13,657 million[35] - The revenue from vending machine operations increased to 275 million HKD in the six months ended September 30, 2024, from 198 million HKD in the same period of 2023, marking a growth of around 38.9%[30] Operational Changes - The group has terminated its restaurant operations in China as of August 2023, categorizing it as a discontinued operation[32] - The company believes that ceasing operations in China will improve its financial condition and align with the overall interests of the company and its shareholders[51] - The company plans to file for bankruptcy liquidation in China, with the bankruptcy process ongoing as of the mid-term report date[51] - The group reported a significant increase in trade receivables, with amounts reaching 48,172 million JPY compared to 55,154 million JPY previously[14] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim dividend of ¥0.09 per share, consistent with the previous year[2] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended September 30, 2024, is 0.09 yen per ordinary share, unchanged from the same period in 2023[118] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of ¥77 million, while cash flow from financing activities also reflected a net outflow of ¥45 million[63] - The average effective annual interest rate for bank borrowings ranged from 1.02% to 1.60% as of September 30, 2024[127] - The company has not engaged in significant foreign currency investments, with all debts denominated in yen, but is assessing foreign exchange risks from subsidiaries operating in different currencies[129] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which are currently held by the same individual[138][139] - The audit committee has reviewed the interim financial information for the six months ended September 30, 2024, in consultation with management[145]
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