Items stated in the management plan
Partially revisedEach line is the climb from the baseline the document states to the target it sets. The slope is scaled against the largest climb in this document. For metrics expressed as percentages, differences are shown in percentage points (pt).The increase shown by the dotted line is calculated from the two reported figures because the company did not provide the amount of growth.
In the results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, the first year, operating profit, EBITDA and ROE all reached levels exceeding the final-year targets. In light of achieving the plan ahead of schedule as a result of this strong performance, the targets have been raised.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Ignite2027 |
| Plan period | Fiscal years ending March 2026 through March 2028 |
| Progress against the plan | Partially revised |
| Sales Target | ¥24,000 million → ¥26,000 million |
| Operating profit target | ¥1,600 million → ¥2,400 million |
| ROE target | More than 10.0% → More than 15.0% |
| Payout ratio / DOE policy | Payout ratio of 40%–50%. Applicable period: fiscal year ending March 2028 (final year) |
| Plan assumptions | Information available at present and certain assumptions deemed reasonable |
| Key initiatives | Accelerate platform growth, Increase the added value of content and media, Develop cross-selling-oriented IP and fan marketing initiatives, Company-wide operational efficiency improvements and DX promotion |
| Results under the previous plan | Operating profit of ¥1,600 million, EBITDA of ¥2,200 million and ROE of more than 10.0% (final-year targets under the previous medium-term management plan) → Actual results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 (first year): operating profit, EBITDA and ROE reached levels exceeding the final-year targets (actual figures not disclosed) |
| Reason for revision or withdrawal | In the results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, the first year, operating profit, EBITDA and ROE all reached levels exceeding the final-year targets. In light of achieving the plan ahead of schedule as a result of this strong performance, the targets have been raised. |
| Risks identified | Actual results and other outcomes may differ materially due to various factors. |
| Date of board resolution | 14 May 2026 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
Items this document does not state (11)
These are items the company does not state in this document. We do not leave them blank, nor fill them in from other sources or by inference.
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In the first-year results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, operating profit, EBITDA and ROE all reached levels exceeding the final-year targets, despite this being the first year. In light of achieving the plan ahead of schedule as a result of strong performance, the final-year targets have been raised.