GENDA Releases 8th Fiscal Year Securities Report: Sales Surge 52.7% to 170.7 Billion Yen with 26 M&A Deals

GENDA Inc. (TSE: 9166) has published its Securities Report for the 8th Fiscal Year (February 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026). The company, which defines its strategy as 'Continuous Non-linear Growth' through M&A, has demonstrated another year of rapid expansion.\n\n### Financial Highlights\n- **Revenue:** 170,787 million JPY (+52.7% YoY)\n- **Operating Profit:** 7,695 million JPY (-2.7% YoY)\n- **Adjusted EBITDA:** 22,839 million JPY (+48.6% YoY)\n- **Net Profit:** 3,826 million JPY (+17.6% YoY)\n\nWhile operating profit saw a slight decline due to one-time costs related to aggressive acquisitions and goodwill amortization, the Adjusted EBITDA—a key metric for GENDA—showed robust growth, highlighting strong cash generation capabilities.\n\n### Key Strategic Developments\n1. **Aggressive M&A Activity:** During the period, GENDA completed 26 M&A transactions, expanding its consolidated subsidiaries from 30 to 45. Notable deals included the acquisition of amusement businesses in North America and karaoke chains in Japan.\n2. **Digital Transformation (DX):** The integration of the 'Kiddleton Force' AI application has improved operational efficiency in prize management and facility maintenance.\n3. **Transition to IFRS:** Starting from the 9th term (FY ending Jan 2027), GENDA will adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This move is expected to eliminate goodwill amortization, significantly boosting reported earnings.\n4. **Shareholder Returns:** For the first time since its listing, GENDA announced a dividend of 17 JPY per share (approx. 1.5 billion JPY in total), reflecting confidence in its free cash flow.\n\n### Future Outlook\nFor the 9th term, GENDA forecasts a revenue of 215 billion JPY and an Adjusted EBITDA of 30 billion JPY, continuing its path toward becoming a global entertainment platform.