DGAP-News: Sales of Both Pachinko and Pachislot Machines

Fields Corporation 06.11.2013 08:35 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOKYO, Nov. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strong sales of pachinko/pachislot machines In the pachinko/pachislot business, the number of both pachinko/pachislot machines sold increased year-over-year due to strong sales of both machines. Therefore, operating results were as described above. The consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal 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 Half of the Year Ending March 31, 2014 http://www.fields.biz/ir/j/files/press/2013/p...1106ae.pdf Outlook Review Development and commercialization of IP (1) Comic magazine 'HERO'S Monthly' The third volume of the 'ULTRAMAN' in the magazine. This comic book has been sold steadily, with a cumulative total of approximately 900,000 volumes sold. (2) 'GINGA KIKOTAI: Majestic Prince' A total of 24 episodes were broadcast as a TV animation linked to the comic magazine.Goods were developed and sold, and social games are also being developed. (3) 'BERSERK' Following the release of animated movies(trilogy), the Group developed and sold social games and a pachinko machine. (4) 'Ultraman' series We worked to attract a new fan base through comics and broadcast TV shows and movies of 'Ultraman Ginga' and 'LARGE MONSTERS RUSH: ULTRA FRONTIER.' We also developed arcade games in collaboration with partner companies and implemented several measures to promote the development and sale of pachislot machines. (5) Interactive media 4 social game titles were distributed in the second quarter. (6) Pachinko/pachislot The total number of pachinko machines sold was approximately 110,000 (up about 63,000 year-over-year) and the total number of pachislot machines sold was about 61,000 (up about 7,000 year-over- year). Financial Results and Forecast (Consolidated) (Japan GAAP) (Unit: Billion yen) H1 H1 YoY 3.2014E YTD 3.2013 3.2014 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales 29.1 36.3 125.0% 120.0 30.3% -------------------------------------------------------------------- SG&A Expenses 10.6 11.4 107.4% 25.3 45.1% -------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (1.8) 2.1 -- 12.5 16.8% -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ordinary Income (1.7) 2.1 -- 12.5 16.8% Net Income (0.9) 1.4 -- 6.3 22.2% -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Asset 63.9 83.7 -- -- -- Net Asset 49.3 56.1 -- -- -- Net Income per share (Yen) (29.5) 43.2 -- 189.8 22.8% -------------------------------------------------------------------- CF from Operating Activities 1.0 (4.5) CF from Investing Activities (2.6) (1.6) CF from Financing Activities (1.1) (1.3) Cash and Cash Equivalents 15.6 15.7 ----------------------------------------------------- 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: Further Information Fields Corporation Corporate Communications Office Our website: http://www.fields.biz/ir/e/ Tel.: +81-3-5784-2109 Mail: ir@fields.biz Person in charge : Kotaro Karino News Source: NASDAQ OMX 06.11.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EQS Group AG. 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