-
Gravity Reports Third Quarter of 2023 Results and Business Updates
Источник: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 13 ноя 2023 05:10:00 America/Chicago
Seoul, Korea, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seoul, South Korea – November 13, 2023 – GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games based in South Korea, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and business updates.
THIRD QUARTER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenues were KRW 176,145 million (US$ 130,685 thousand), representing a 26.3% decrease from the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (“QoQ”) and a 72.1% increase from the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 (“YoY”).
- Operating profit was KRW 37,917 million (US$ 28,131 thousand), representing a 28.1% decrease QoQ and a 78.3% increase YoY.
- Profit before income tax expenses was KRW 41,208 million (US$ 30,572 thousand), representing a 25.2% decrease QoQ and a 68.8% increase YoY.
- Net profit attributable to parent company was KRW 28,961 million (US$ 21,486 thousand), representing a 35.7% decrease QoQ and an 80.2% increase YoY.
REVIEW OF THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues
Online game revenues for the third quarter of 2023 were KRW 17,316 million (US$ 12,847 thousand), representing an 1.7% increase QoQ from KRW 17,025 million and a 10.1% decrease YoY from KRW 19,271 million. The increase QoQ was mainly attributable to increased revenues from Ragnarok Online in Taiwan. Such increase was partially offset by decreased revenue from Ragnarok Online in Japan. The decrease YoY was largely due to decreased revenues from Ragnarok Online in Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.
Mobile game revenues were KRW 155,467 million (US$ 115,344 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023, representing a 28.9% decrease QoQ from KRW 218,687 million and a 95.7% increase YoY from KRW 79,443 million. The decrease QoQ was resulted by decreased revenues from Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Korea. The increase YoY was mainly due to initial revenue from Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia launched in April 6,2023 and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Korea launched in January 5, 2023. This increase was partially offset by decreased revenues from Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Southeast Asia, Ragnarok Monster's Arena and Ragnarok M: Eternal Love in Southeast Asia.
Other revenues were KRW 3,362 million (US$ 2,494 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023, representing a 5.7% increase QoQ from KRW 3,182 million and an 8.2% decrease YoY from KRW 3,663 million.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue was KRW 117,834 million (US$ 87,423 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023, representing a 30.0% decrease QoQ from KRW 168,309 million and a 97.0% increase YoY from KRW 59,829 million. The decrease QoQ was mainly due to decreased commission paid for mobile game services related to Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Korea. The increase YoY was primarily due to increased commission paid for mobile game services related to Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia launched in April 6, 2023 and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Korea launched in January 5, 2023.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses were KRW 20,394 million (US$ 15,131 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023, representing a 14.0% increase QoQ from KRW 17,884 million and a 4.2% decrease YoY from KRW 21,277 million. The increase QoQ was mainly due to increased commission paid for payment gateway fees related to Ragnarok Online in Taiwan, increased R&D expense and increased advertising expenses for White Chord launched in Japan on August 29, 2023, Ragnarok Landverse launched in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Indonesia excluded), Middle East, India, Africa and Oceania on September 20, 2023 and Ragnarok 20 Heroes launched in Korea on October 12, 2023. The decrease YoY was mainly due to decreased advertising expenses for Ragnarok Monster's Arena in Thailand and Korea, Ragnarok Origin in North America and Korea and Ragnarok Online in Korea.
Profit Before Income Tax Expenses
Profit before income tax expenses was KRW 41,208 million (US$ 30,572 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023 compared with profit before income tax expense of KRW 55,097 million for the second quarter of 2023 and profit before income tax expenses of KRW 24,410 million for the third quarter of 2022.
Net Profit
As a result of the foregoing factors, Gravity recorded a net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 28,961 million (US$ 21,486 thousand) for the third quarter of 2023 compared with net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 45,016 million for the second quarter of 2023 and a net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 16,076 million for the third quarter of 2022.
Liquidity
The balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term financial instruments was KRW 443,835 million (US$ 329,289 thousand) as of September 30, 2023.
Note: For convenience purposes only, the KRW amounts have been expressed in U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of KRW 1,347.86 to US$ 1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2023 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
GRAVITY BUSINESS UPDATES
Ragnarok Online IP-based Games
- Ragnarok Origin, an MMORPG mobile and PC game
Ragnarok Origin officially received a foreign version number from Chinese government on August 29, 2023, and is preparing to be launched in China in the first quarter of 2024. Also, the global version of this game is being prepared to be launched in Central, South America, etc. in the first quarter of 2024
- Ragnarok X: Next Generation, an MMORPG mobile and PC game
Ragnarok X: Next Generation is preparing to be launched in China and the publisher of the game is Beihai Leyou Technology Co. Ltd, an affiliate of ZLONGAME.
- Ragnarok Begins, an Action Side-scrolling MMORPG mobile and PC game
Ragnarok Begins started its second CBT on November 1, 2023 and is preparing to be launched in South Korea in December 2023.
- Ragnarok V: Returns, a 3D MMORPG mobile and PC game
Ragnarok V: Returns will open its second CBT in South Korea and the first CBT in Thailand in the first half of 2024.
- Ragnarok 20 Heroes, an Action RPG mobile game
Ragnarok 20 Heroes launched in Korea on October 12, 2023.
Ragnarok Online IP-based Blockchain Games
- Ragnarok Landverse, an MMORPG blockchain PC game
Ragnarok Landverse launched in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Indonesia excluded), Middle East, India, Africa and Oceania on September 20, 2023.
- Ragnarok Poring Merge NFT, a Time Effective RPG blockchain mobile game
Ragnarok Poring Merge NFT is being prepared to be launched in Global in the first quarter of 2024.
Other IP-based games
- Wetory, a 3D Action Adventure Rogue-Like PC and console game
Wetory was released in global on October 26, 2023. The game was developed by PepperStons, a Korean game developer. and published by Gravity.
Investor Presentation
Gravity issued an investor presentation. The presentation contains the Company’s recent business updates, results of the third quarter in 2023 and Gravity’s business plan. The presentation can be found on the Company’s website under the IR Archives section at http://www.gravity.co.kr/en/ir/pds/list.asp. Korean and Japanese versions of the presentation are also provided on the website.
About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. ---------------------------------------------------
Gravity is a developer and publisher of online and mobile games. Gravity's principal product, Ragnarok Online, is a popular online game in many markets, including Japan and Taiwan, and is currently commercially offered in 91 markets. For more information about Gravity, please visit http://www.gravity.co.kr.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release may include, in addition to historical information, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe-harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe”, “project,” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other similar words, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Investors should consider the information contained in our submissions and filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 on Form 20-F, together with such other documents that we may submit to or file with the SEC from time to time, on Form 6-K. The forward-looking statements speak only as of this press release and we assume no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.
Contact:
Mr. Heung Gon Kim
Chief Financial Officer
Gravity Co., Ltd.
Email: kheung@gravity.co.krMs. Jin Lee
IR Unit
Gravity Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@gravity.co.kr
Telephone: +82-2-2132-7800Ms. Yiseo Shin
IR Assistant Manager
Gravity Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@gravity.co.kr
Telephone: +82-2-2132-7801GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position(In millions of KRW and thousands of US$)
As of 31-Dec-22 30-Sep-23 KRW US$ KRW US$ (audited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 169,877 126,035 207,220 153,740 Short-term financial instruments 167,000 123,900 236,615 175,549 Accounts receivable, net 77,257 57,318 81,046 60,129 Other receivables, net 140 104 232 172 Prepaid expenses 3,332 2,472 2,990 2,218 Other current financial assets 3,370 2,500 4,125 3,060 Other current assets 791 587 5,749 4,265 Total current assets 421,767 312,916 537,977 399,133 Property and equipment, net 8,140 6,039 10,808 8,019 Intangible assets, net 3,869 2,870 5,029 3,730 Deferred tax assets 5,660 4,199 5,574 4,135 Other non-current financial assets 2,176 1,614 1,741 1,292 Other non-current assets 2,482 1,841 6,204 4,603 Total assets 444,094 329,479 567,333 420,912 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable 73,549 54,567 76,644 56,863 Deferred revenue 18,543 13,757 15,976 11,853 Withholdings 3,201 2,375 3,731 2,768 Accrued expense 2,041 1,514 1,630 1,209 Income tax payable 5,469 4,058 14,320 10,624 Other current liabilities 2,907 2,157 4,197 3,114 Total current liabilities 105,710 78,428 116,498 86,431 Long-term account payables 374 277 74 55 Long-term deferred revenue 30 22 381 283 Other non-current liabilities 4,968 3,686 3,994 2,962 Deferred tax liabilities 2,832 2,101 2,833 2,102 Total liabilities 113,914 84,514 123,780 91,833 Share capital 3,474 2,577 3,474 2,577 Capital surplus 27,098 20,104 27,098 20,104 Other components of equity 2,475 1,837 5,362 3,979 Retained earnings 296,480 219,963 406,923 301,903 Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company 329,527 244,481 442,857 328,563 Non-controlling interest 653 484 696 516 Total equity 330,180 244,965 443,553 329,079 Total liabilities and equity 444,094 329,479 567,333 420,912 * For convenience purposes only, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW 1,347.86 to US$ 1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2023 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income(In millions of KRW and thousands of US$ except for share and ADS data)
Three months ended Nine months ended 30-Jun-23 30-Sep-22 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 30-Sep-23 (KRW) (KRW) (KRW) (US$) (KRW) (KRW) (US$) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenues: Online games 17,025 19,271 17,316 12,847 65,545 57,037 42,317 Mobile games 218,687 79,443 155,467 115,344 210,726 513,148 380,714 Other revenue 3,182 3,663 3,362 2,494 11,232 9,801 7,270 Total net revenue 238,894 102,377 176,145 130,685 287,503 579,986 430,301 Cost of revenue 168,309 59,829 117,834 87,423 155,658 391,628 290,555 Gross profit 70,585 42,548 58,311 43,262 131,845 188,358 139,746 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,029 17,624 17,190 12,754 56,473 45,490 33,750 Research and development 2,852 3,745 3,964 2,941 9,933 9,738 7,225 Others, net 3 (92) (760) (564) (263) (806) (598) Total operating expenses 17,884 21,277 20,394 15,131 66,143 54,422 40,377 Operating profit 52,701 21,271 37,917 28,131 65,702 133,936 99,369 Finance income(costs): Finance income 4,213 5,343 7,059 5,237 11,051 16,733 12,415 Finance costs (1,817) (2,204) (3,768) (2,796) (5,249) (8,138) (6,038) Profit before income tax 55,097 24,410 41,208 30,572 71,504 142,531 105,746 Income tax expense 10,070 8,312 12,223 9,068 21,663 32,092 23,809 Profit for the year 45,027 16,098 28,985 21,504 49,841 110,439 81,937 Profit attributable to: Non-controlling interest 11 22 24 18 (131) (4) (3) Owners of Parent company 45,016 16,076 28,961 21,486 49,972 110,443 81,940 Earnings per share - Basic and diluted 6,478 2,313 4,168 3.09 7,191 15,894 11.79 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic and diluted 6,948,900 6,948,900 6,948,900 6,948,900 6,948,900 6,948,900 6,948,900 Earnings per ADS - Basic and diluted 6,478 2,313 4,168 3.09 7,191 15,894 11.79 * For convenience, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW 1,347.86 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2023 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
(1) Each ADS represents one common share.