WOWOW INC. Q4 FY2025 earnings call

• 2024 Fiscal Year Financial Performance

  • Consolidated total revenue was 76.757 billion yen, an increase of 1.887 billion yen year-over-year. Ordinary profit was 2.997 billion yen, an increase of 0.939 billion yen year-over-year. Net income was 0.637 billion yen, a decrease of 0.454 billion yen year-over-year due to the recognition of 2.56 billion yen in special losses.
  • Net subscriber growth was negative 107,000 for the year, bringing total cumulative net subscribers to 2.36 million. New subscribers increased 79,000 year-over-year driven by the launch of new sports service WOWSPO and hit original content, but cancellations also increased 94,000 year-over-year primarily after popular limited-run programs ended.
  • A 30 yen per share end-of-term dividend is planned, in line with original forecasts.

• Strategic and Operational Initiatives in 2024

  • Launched the new sports streaming service WOWSPO in partnership with external platforms (ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video), ended unprofitable 4K broadcasting to reallocate resources, developed multi-layered services including theatrical screenings of original live content, and entered domestic production for overseas content via newly established WOWOW BRIDGE.
  • Completed 3 targeted investments: an investment in TNL Media Gene, full acquisition of CINRA by WOWOW Communications, and LP investment in a sports & entertainment focused fund, to support existing business growth and new business development. Also reduced holdings of policy-held stocks and maintained stable dividends.
  • Implemented non-financial initiatives including formalizing a human rights and DEI policy, and expanded IR activities including early implementation of required English simultaneous disclosure.

• New Mid-Term Management Plan (2025-2029)

  • Updated corporate purpose and vision, targeting evolution into a company that provides

1. Media & Content Segment: Revenue increased by 0.799 billion yen year-over-year, driven by growth in film business, program sales, and external sales from group subsidiaries offsetting a decline in membership revenue. Operating profit increased by 0.651 billion yen year-over-year. This segment represents the majority of the company's total revenue, with membership revenue accounting for its largest share. 2. Telemarketing Segment (operated by subsidiary WOWOW Communications): Revenue increased by 0.521 billion yen year-over-year, due to the addition of revenue from acquired companies Frost International Corporation and CINRA. Operating profit decreased by 66 million yen year-over-year, primarily due to acquisition costs associated with the CINRA purchase.

excitement for daily life to members.

Growth will be pursued across two core areas: B2C membership services (media/content, commerce/events) and non-membership B2B services (marketing support, content production, production services).

• Key strategic initiatives: Launch a new direct-to-consumer streaming service in spring 2026; open a fully revamped comprehensive entertainment EC shop in fall 2025; explore new lifestyle-aligned businesses in travel, learning, health, and work targeting commercialization from 2026 onward; expand B2B production and marketing services leveraging group synergies.
• Established the "WOWOW Muchu no Tobirabo" research institute to study adult interests and passion points, with insights to inform business strategy and plans for cross-company/academic collaboration.

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