SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN (4772) Reports Earnings: Operating Profit Up 67.5% to JPY 232 Million, Ordinary Profit Up 90.4%

SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN (Securities Code: 4772) has released its latest financial results, reporting net sales of JPY 6.17 billion, a 26.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. On the profit front, operating profit surged by 67.5% year-on-year to JPY 232 million, and ordinary profit grew by 90.4% to JPY 271 million. Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the parent came in at JPY 263 million, down 27.8% year-on-year, and comprehensive income registered minus JPY 231 million (down 123.5%).

Regarding the financial structure, the company maintains a stable equity ratio of 46.8% with retained earnings of JPY 620 million. As for cash flows, operating cash flow stood at minus JPY 200 million and free cash flow at minus JPY 220 million, while cash and cash equivalents remained at JPY 3.26 billion. These figures reflect steady growth in core operating performance while highlighting the underlying health and liquidity of the company's financial foundation.