UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2024
Commission File Number 000-51138
GRAVITY CO., LTD.
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14F, 396 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-795, Korea
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GRAVITY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 RESULTS AND BUSINESS UPDATES
Seoul, South Korea – August 9, 2024 – 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2024, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and business updates.
SECOND QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
•Total revenues were KRW 122,967 million (US$ 89,330 thousand), representing a 2.7% increase from the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (“QoQ”) and a 48.5% decrease from the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (“YoY”).
•Operating profit was KRW 14,989 million (US$ 10,889 thousand), representing a 44.2% decrease QoQ and a 71.6% decrease YoY.
•Profit before income tax expenses was KRW 20,057 million (US$ 14,570 thousand), representing a 38.3% decrease QoQ and a 63.6% decrease YoY.
•Net profit attributable to parent company was KRW 12,569 million (US$ 9,131 thousand), representing a 53.2% decrease QoQ and a 72.1% decrease YoY.
REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues
Online game revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were KRW 19,445 million (US$ 14,126 thousand), representing a 7.6% increase QoQ from KRW 18,065 million and a 14.2% increase YoY from KRW 17,025 million. The increase QoQ was mainly attributable to increased revenues from Ragnarok Online in Thailand. The increase YoY was also mainly due to increased revenues from Ragnarok Online in Thailand.
Mobile game revenues were KRW 99,019 million (US$ 71,933 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 0.5% increase QoQ from KRW 98,548 million and a 54.7% decrease YoY from KRW 218,687 million. The increase QoQ was resulted by increased revenues from Ragnarok Origin, which was launched in North, Central and South America on February 28, 2024 and initial revenues from THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts), which was launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau on June 6, 2024. Such increase was partially offset by decreased revenues from Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia. The decrease YoY was mainly due to decreased revenues from Ragnarok Origin in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in Korea. This decrease was partially offset by increased revenues from Ragnarok Origin in North, Central and South America and THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
Other revenues were KRW 4,503 million (US$ 3,271 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 42.2% increase QoQ from KRW 3,166 million and a 41.5% increase YoY from KRW 3,182 million.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue was KRW 76,006 million (US$ 55,215 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 3.2% increase QoQ from KRW 73,628 million and a 54.8% decrease YoY from KRW 168,309 million. The increase QoQ was mainly due to commission paid for mobile game services related to Ragnarok Origin in North, Central and South America and THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. The decrease YoY was primarily 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.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were KRW 31,972 million (US$ 23,226 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 65.8% increase QoQ from KRW 19,282 million and a 78.8% increase YoY from KRW 17,884 million. The increase QoQ was mainly due to increased advertising expenses for mobile game services related to THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. The increase YoY was also mainly due to increased advertising expenses for mobile game services related to THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
Profit Before Income Tax Expenses
Profit before income tax expenses was KRW 20,057 million (US$ 14,570 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024 compared with profit before income tax expense of KRW 32,498 million for the first quarter of 2024 and profit before income tax expenses of KRW 55,097 million for the second quarter of 2023.
Net Profit
As a result of the foregoing factors, Gravity recorded a net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 12,569 million (US$ 9,131 thousand) for the second quarter of 2024 compared with net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 26,866 million for the first quarter of 2024 and a net profit attributable to parent company of KRW 45,016 million for the second quarter of 2023.
Liquidity
The balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term financial instruments was KRW 499,247 million (US$ 362,680 thousand) as of June 30, 2024.
Note: For convenience purposes only, the KRW amounts have been expressed in U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of KRW 1,376.55 to US$ 1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
GRAVITY BUSINESS UPDATES
Ragnarok Online IP-based Games
•Ragnarok: Dawn (tentative English title)
Ragnarok: Dawn (tentative English title) officially received an ISBN from Chinese government on June 5, 2024, and aims to complete development in 2025.
•Ragnarok Online, an MMORPG PC game
Ragnarok Online was officially launched in China on June 28, 2024.
•Ragnarok X: Next Generation, an MMORPG mobile game
Ragnarok X: Next Generation will be launched in China on September 13, 2024, with preparations underway for its launch in Japan.
•Ragnarok Origin, an MMORPG mobile and PC game
Ragnarok Origin is preparing for its launch in Europe.
•THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts), an MMORPG mobile game
THE RAGNAROK (Ragnarok: Novice Hearts) was launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau on June 6, 2024, and it aims to be launched in Korea in the third quarter of 2024 and Southeast Asia in the fourth quarter of 2024.
•Ragnarok: Rebirth, an MMORPG mobile game
Ragnarok: Rebirth was launched in Southeast Asia on June 27, 2024, and it aims to be launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau in the fourth quarter of 2024.
•Other Ragnarok Online IP-based games
Ragnarok Landverse, an MMORPG Blockchain PC game based on P2E systems, was launched in Thailand on July 12, 2024.
Other IP-based games
•Mirren: Millennium Tour, a Turn Strategy RPG mobile game
Mirren: Millennium Tour aims to be launched in Korea in the third quarter of 2024.
•TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC, a 2D Cinematic Profiling Adventure PC and console game
TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC was launched in Japan on May 30, 2024, and it aims to be launched in Global in the second half of 2024.
•KAMiBAKO, a World Craft RPG PC and console game
KAMiBAKO will be launched in Japan on August 29, 2024, and it aims to be launched in Global in the second half of 2024.
Expansion of Ragnarok IP-business
Ragnarok Golf Monsters is an indoor-screen golf brand based on the Ragnarok monster characters. Gravity Communications Co., Ltd. has been having a soft opening since May 30, 2024, and it aims to officially open the facility in Taipei, Taiwan in the second half of 2024.
Investor Presentation
Gravity issued an investor presentation. The presentation contains the Company’s recent business updates, results of the second quarter in 2024 and Gravity’s business plan. The presentation can be found on the Company’s website under the IR Archives section at https://www.gravity.co.kr/en/ir/updates. 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.kr
Ms. Jin Lee
Ms. Shin Choi IR Unit Gravity Co., Ltd. Email: ir@gravity.co.kr Telephone: +82-2-2132-7800
GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(In millions of KRW and thousands of US$)
As of
31-Dec-23
30-Jun-24
KRW
US$
KRW
US$
(audited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
184,082
133,727
142,133
103,253
Short-term financial instruments
277,215
201,384
357,114
259,427
Accounts receivable, net
71,213
51,733
70,130
50,946
Other receivables, net
3,637
2,642
1,020
740
Prepaid expenses
2,994
2,175
3,674
2,669
Other current financial assets
4,439
3,225
5,105
3,709
Other current assets
3,319
2,411
5,945
4,319
Total current assets
546,899
397,297
585,121
425,063
Property and equipment, net
10,151
7,374
7,859
5,709
Intangible assets, net
6,370
4,628
5,911
4,294
Deferred tax assets
5,952
4,324
5,319
3,864
Other non-current financial assets
1,824
1,325
1,772
1,287
Other non-current assets
6,985
5,074
7,887
5,730
Total assets
578,181
420,022
613,869
445,947
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
61,778
44,878
59,309
43,085
Deferred revenue
18,093
13,144
17,273
12,548
Withholdings
3,072
2,232
2,649
1,924
Accrued expense
2,313
1,680
2,050
1,489
Income tax payable
16,927
12,297
11,678
8,484
Other current liabilities
4,251
3,088
3,631
2,638
Total current liabilities
106,434
77,319
96,590
70,168
Long-term account payables
677
492
678
493
Long-term deferred revenue
1,785
1,297
2,716
1,973
Other non-current liabilities
3,175
2,307
2,141
1,555
Deferred tax liabilities
2,382
1,730
2,383
1,731
Total liabilities
114,453
83,145
104,508
75,920
Share capital
3,474
2,524
3,474
2,524
Capital surplus
27,098
19,685
26,979
19,599
Other components of equity
4,016
2,917
10,294
7,478
Retained earnings
428,499
311,285
467,934
339,932
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company
463,087
336,411
508,681
369,533
Non-controlling interest
641
466
680
494
Total equity
463,728
336,877
509,361
370,027
Total liabilities and equity
578,181
420,022
613,869
445,947
* For convenience purposes only, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW 1,376.55 to US$ 1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024 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
Six months ended
31-Mar-24
30-Jun-23
30-Jun-24
30-Jun-23
30-Jun-24
(KRW)
(KRW)
(KRW)
(US$)
(KRW)
(KRW)
(US$)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Revenues:
Online games
18,065
17,025
19,445
14,126
39,721
37,510
27,249
Mobile games
98,548
218,687
99,019
71,933
357,681
197,567
143,523
Other revenue
3,166
3,182
4,503
3,271
6,439
7,669
5,571
Total net revenue
119,779
238,894
122,967
89,330
403,841
242,746
176,343
Cost of revenue
73,628
168,309
76,006
55,215
273,794
149,634
108,702
Gross profit
46,151
70,585
46,961
34,115
130,047
93,112
67,641
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses
15,747
15,029
28,108
20,419
28,300
43,855
31,859
Research and development
3,601
2,852
4,286
3,114
5,774
7,887
5,730
Others, net
(66)
3
(422)
(307)
(46)
(488)
(355)
Total operating expenses
19,282
17,884
31,972
23,226
34,028
51,254
37,234
Operating profit
26,869
52,701
14,989
10,889
96,019
41,858
30,407
Finance income(costs):
Finance income
6,297
4,213
8,867
6,441
9,674
15,164
11,016
Finance costs
(668)
(1,817)
(3,799)
(2,760)
(4,370)
(4,467)
(3,245)
Profit before income tax
32,498
55,097
20,057
14,570
101,323
52,555
38,178
Income tax expense
5,615
10,070
7,476
5,431
19,869
13,091
9,510
Profit for the year
26,883
45,027
12,581
9,139
81,454
39,464
28,668
Profit attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
17
11
12
8
(28)
29
21
Owners of Parent company
26,866
45,016
12,569
9,131
81,482
39,435
28,647
Earnings per share
- Basic and diluted
3,866
6,478
1,809
1.31
11,726
5,675
4.12
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
3,866
6,478
1,809
1.31
11,726
5,675
4.12
* For convenience, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW 1,376.55 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 2024 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
(1) Each ADS represents one common share.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
