DGAP-News: In Pachinko/Pachislot Field, Launch of Leading

Fields Corporation 06.08.2013 10:28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/p...0806ae.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@fields.biz Person in charge : Kotaro Karino News Source: NASDAQ OMX 06.08.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Fields Corporation United States Phone: Fax: E-mail: Internet: ISIN: US9900295307 WKN: End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------