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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
July 16, 2007
GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
14F Meritz Tower, 825-2 Yeoksam-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, 135-934, Korea
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: þ Form 20-F o Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: o Yes þ No
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  n/a 
 
 

 

 


 

GRAVITY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER OF 2007 RESULTS
Seoul, South Korea — July 16, 2007 — GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY), an online game developer and publisher based in South Korea, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 was KRW 10,513 million (US$11,395 thousand), representing an 8.6% increase from KRW 9,683 million (US$10,495 thousand) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 (“QoQ”) and a 3.7% increase from KRW 10,140 million (US$10,990 thousand) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 (“YoY”).
Mr. Il Young Ryu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gravity, commented, “We are currently conducting the open beta testing of Ragnarok OnlineTM and Emil Chronicle Online and the closed beta testing of Requiem Online and our casual game line-up, which includes Pucca Racing, W Baseball and Bodycheck Online. We anticipate increased revenues upon commercialization of these games beginning in the third quarter of 2007.”
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues
Royalty and licensing fee revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 were KRW 7,285 million (US$7,896 thousand), representing a 21.2% increase QoQ from KRW 6,010 million (US$6,514 thousand) and a 7.0% increase YoY from KRW 6,811 million (US$7,382 thousand). The increase was primarily driven by: (1) higher Japan revenues resulting from the micro-transaction model which had been implemented in the Japan market since December 2006; and (2) the introduction of micro-transactions in China and Taiwan beginning in January and February of 2007, respectively.
Subscription revenues for the first quarter of 2007 was KRW 2,062 million (US$2,235 thousand), representing a 2.3% decrease QoQ and a 10.3% decrease YoY compared to KRW 2,111 million (US$2,288 thousand) and KRW 2,300 million (US$2,493 thousand), respectively. The decline resulted mainly from decreased Ragnarok Online™ revenues which has faced increased competition in Korea.
Mobile game revenues was KRW 787 million (US$853 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007, representing a 31.7% decrease QoQ from KRW 1,153 million (US$1,250 thousand) but a 26.1% increase YoY from KRW 624 million (US$676 thousand).
Character merchandising, animation and other revenue was KRW 379 million (US$411 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007, representing a 7.3% decrease QoQ from KRW 409 million (US$443 thousand) and a 6.4% decrease YoY from KRW 405 million (US$439 thousand).

 

 


 

Cost of Revenues and Operating Expenses
Cost of revenues were KRW 3,964 million (US$4,297 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007, representing a 4.5% decrease QoQ from KRW 4,150 million (US$4,498 thousand) and a 4.8% decrease YoY from KRW 4,162 million (US$4,511 thousand). Gravity’s cost of revenues decreased QoQ primarily as a result of decreased outsourcing expenses related to the mobile game business and the amortization of intangible assets due to the impairment of certain intangible assets in 2006.
Operating expenses were KRW 7,612 million (US$8,250 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007, representing a 56.3% decrease QoQ from KRW 17,408 million (US$18,868 thousand) and a 7.5% increase YoY from KRW 7,080 million (US$7,674 thousand). The decrease in operating expenses QoQ is attributed to decreased commissions paid in the first quarter of 2007, impairment losses on intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a litigation charge in the fourth quarter of 2006 for the upcoming settlement of an outstanding securities class action lawsuit. The increase in operating expenses YoY resulted primarily from increased research and development expenses for developing Ragnarok Online IITM.
Losses before income tax expenses and others was KRW 30 million (US$33 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007, which represents a 99.7% decrease QoQ compared with KRW 11,480 million (US$12,443 thousand) and a 94.4% decrease YoY compared with KRW 538 million (US$583 thousand). The income tax expenses for the fourth quarter of 2006 which totaled KRW 12,485 million (US$13,532 thousand) was unusually high because Gravity’s management determined it more likely than not that Gravity and certain of its subsidiaries would not realize the benefits of the deferred income tax assets of KRW 16,337 million (US$17,708 thousand) and thereby recognized the full allowance.
As a result of the foregoing factors, Gravity recorded a net loss of KRW 973 million (US$1,055 thousand) for the first quarter of 2007 compared with a net loss of KRW 24,096 million (US$26,117 thousand) for the fourth quarter of 2006 and a net loss of KRW 440 million (US$477 thousand) for the first quarter of 2006.
The balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term financial instruments was KRW 75,588 million (US$81,929 thousand) as of March 31, 2007.
Note: For convenience purposes only, the KRW amounts have been expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW 922.60 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2007 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. ---------------------------------------------------
Based in Korea, Gravity is a developer and publisher of online games. Gravity’s principal product, Ragnarok Online™, is a popular online game in many markets, including Japan, Taiwan and Thailand, and is currently commercially offered in 22 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 registration statement on Form F-1, as amended, and our annual reports on Form 20-F, together with such other documents and 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. Jonathan J. Lee
Chief Financial Officer / Investor Relations Officer
Gravity Co., Ltd.
Email: jlee@gravity.co.kr
Telephone: +822-2019-6021
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GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In millions of KRW and in thousands of US$)
                                                 
    As of  
    31-Dec-06     31-Mar-06     31-Mar-07  
    KRW     US$     KRW     US$     KRW     US$  
Assets   (audited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Current assets
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    35,314       38,277       26,346       28,556       10,674       11,569  
Short-term financial instruments
    45,835       49,680       54,998       59,612       64,914       70,360  
Accounts receivable, net
    2,163       2,344       4,567       4,950       5,045       5,468  
Assets held for sale
                8,099       8,778              
Other current assets
    4,891       5,301       6,167       6,684       4,391       4,759  
 
                                   
Total current assets
    88,203       95,602       100,177       108,580       85,024       92,156  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Property and equipment, net
    8,472       9,183       11,295       12,243       7,544       8,177  
Leasehold and other deposits
    2,719       2,947       3,388       3,672       2,704       2,931  
Intangible assets
    10,393       11,265       12,467       13,513       9,886       10,715  
Goodwill
    1,451       1,573       1,451       1,573       1,451       1,573  
Investment
    9,776       10,596       889       964       9,605       10,411  
Other non-current assets
    1,547       1,676       6,745       7,311       1,042       1,129  
 
                                   
Total assets
    122,561       132,842       136,412       147,856       117,256       127,092  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                                               
Current liabilities
                                               
Accounts payable
    4,552       4,934       5,672       6,148       1,824       1,977  
Accrued litigation
    4,648       5,038                   4,648       5,038  
Deferred income
    6,046       6,553       4,754       5,153       3,103       3,363  
Other current liabilities
    946       1,025       1,766       1,914       557       604  
 
                                   
Total current liabilities
    16,192       17,550       12,192       13,215       10,132       10,982  
 
                                   
Long-term deferred income
    5,863       6,355       2,538       2,751       7,472       8,099  
Accrued severance benefits
    649       704       564       611       682       739  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    1,077       1,167                   934       1,012  
Other non-current liabilities
    638       694       700       759       680       737  
 
                                   
Total liabilities
    24,419       26,469       15,994       17,336       19,900       21,569  
 
                                   
Minority interest
    29       31       20       22       35       38  
Common stock
    3,474       3,765       3,474       3,765       3,474       3,765  
Additional paid-in capital
    74,694       80,960       75,001       81,293       74,818       81,095  
Retained earnings
    20,322       22,027       42,146       45,682       19,349       20,972  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (377 )     (409 )     (223 )     (242 )     (320 )     (347 )
 
                                   
Total shareholders’ equity
    98,113       106,343       120,398       130,498       97,321       105,485  
 
                                   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
    122,561       132,842       136,412       147,856       117,256       127,092  
 
                                   
*   For convenience, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW922.60 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2007 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

 


 

GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions of KRW and in thousands of US$)
                                                 
    Three months ended  
    31-Dec-06     31-Mar-06     31-Mar-07  
    (KRW)     (US$)     (KRW)     (US$)     (KRW)     (US$)  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
Revenues
                                               
Online games-subscription revenue
    2,111       2,288       2,300       2,493       2,062       2,235  
Online games-royalties and license fees
    6,010       6,514       6,811       7,382       7,285       7,896  
Mobile games
    1,153       1,250       624       676       787       853  
Character merchandising, animation and other revenue
    409       443       405       439       379       411  
 
                                   
Total net revenues
    9,683       10,495       10,140       10,990       10,513       11,395  
 
                                               
Cost of revenues
    4,150       4,498       4,162       4,511       3,964       4,297  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Gross profit
    5,533       5,997       5,978       6,479       6,549       7,098  
 
                                               
Operating expenses
                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    10,262       11,123       5,307       5,752       5,032       5,454  
Litigation Charges
    4,648       5,038                          
Research and development
    2,498       2,707       1,773       1,922       2,580       2,796  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Operating income (loss)
    (11,875 )     (12,871 )     (1,102 )     (1,195 )     (1,063 )     (1,152 )
 
                                               
Other income (expenses)
                                               
Interest income
    720       780       799       866       754       817  
Interest expense
    (42 )     (45 )     (38 )     (41 )     (9 )     (10 )
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
    (331 )     (359 )     (155 )     (168 )     288       312  
Foreign currency forward transaction, net
    15       16       (28 )     (30 )            
Others, net
    33       36       (14 )     (15 )            
 
                                   
 
                                               
Income (loss) before income tax expense, minority interest and equity in losses of related joint venture
    (11,480 )     (12,443 )     (538 )     (583 )     (30 )     (33 )
 
                                               
Income tax expenses (benefit)
    12,485       13,532       (215 )     (233 )     766       830  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Income (loss) before minority interest and equity in loss of related joint venture
    (23,965 )     (25,975 )     (323 )     (350 )     (796 )     (863 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Minority interest
    7       8       (1 )     (1 )     6       7  
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
    849       920                          
Equity in loss of related joint venture
    973       1,054       118       128       171       185  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Net income (loss)
    (24,096 )     (26,117 )     (440 )     (477 )     (973 )     (1,055 )
 
                                   
*   For convenience, the KRW amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of KRW922.60 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2007 as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

 

 


 

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.
         
  GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
 
 
Date: 7/16/2007  By:   /s/ Jonathan J. Lee    
    Name:   Jonathan J. Lee   
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer and
Investor Relations Officer 
 
 

 

 


 

Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit No.   Description
99.1
  Gravity’s 2007 Q1 Earnings Release