DeNA

DeNA

http://dena.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dena/

DeNA, a privately owned company headquartered in Japan, was founded in 1999 and employs approximately 1,430 individuals. Functioning primarily in software development, the company operates across a diverse range of entertainment businesses, with a focus on gaming, live streaming, sports, healthcare, and medical domains.

Revenue

Founded

1999

Headcount

1,422

Headquarters

Japan

Primary Segment

Software Development

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket generated over $1.6 billion in the 18 months since its launch on October 30, 2024, with spending continuing to spike during monthly pack launches, though not reaching initial highs. On April 27, 2026, DeNA Co. Ltd. completed its acquisition of Knot Inc., operator of the AI-powered global recruitment platform Noxx, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. Knot's founder, Kiyotaka Kobayashi, is scheduled to join the DeNA Group to lead new business creation and startup investment, an acquisition announced on April 25, 2026. Previously, on April 16, 2026, Pokémon TCG Pocket announced plans to discontinue Dex Missions and Emblem Tickets, two systems tied to the acquisition of cards and emblems, to streamline the mobile card battler. The development team expects to add a new system for emblem gathering, likely before the end of April.

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Jun

17th

2026

04:31

Emerging Tech, Divestiture, B2B Tag

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In today’s briefing: [Japan Event] DeNA (2432 JP) – BIG Buyback, Asset Sale, Murakami Selling, but Squeeze Building? Local Semis Rebalance (Tue/Wed): Trade Setup Nikkei225 Index Capping: Tokyo Electron, Advantest & The Reverse Funding Trade

Jun

3rd

2026

10:02

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DeNA Co., Ltd. Share Repurchase Status as of May 2026

DeNA Co., Ltd. has repurchased 5,116,400 shares of its common stock from May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, at a total cost of 13,602,782,000 yen. This is part of the company's share repurchase plan approved by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2026, with a total cost of up to 50.0 billion yen and a maximum of 25,000,000 shares to be repurchased. As of May 31, 2026, the cumulative total of own shares repurchased is 13,859,100 shares at a total cost of 36,405,952,650 yen.

May

29th

2026

04:12

Events, B2B Tag

DeNA Co., Ltd. 28th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Notice of Convocation

DeNA Co., Ltd. will convene its 28th annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Belle Salle Shibuya First (B1 Hall), Sumitomo Fudosan Shibuya First Tower. The meeting will discuss the allocation of surplus, appointment of six directors, and introduction of a subsequent delivery-type stock compensation plan with performance conditions for directors, among other matters.

May

25th

2026

08:46

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag

What DeNA (TSE:2432)'s Dividend Hike Amid Weaker Earnings And New Guidance Means For Shareholders

In May 2026, DeNA Co., Ltd. reported full-year results showing lower sales of ¥147,700 million and net income of ¥19,048 million versus the prior year, while proposing a year-end dividend increase to ¥66.00 per share and outlining board agenda items ahead of its June 27 shareholder meeting.

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May

21st

2026

07:53

New Offerings, B2B Tag

Pokemon TCG Pocket Unveils New Paradox Drive Set (Here’s Every Card in the Trailer)

Over the last few months, Pokemon TCG Pocket has shaken things up in a few ways. We’ve gotten some new event types, including rewards for using the game’s social features. But one thing that doesn’t look like it’ll change any time soon? The game’s quick, monthly pace for dropping new packs for players to collect.

May

14th

2026

11:16

DeNA Co., Ltd. Announces Approval for Listing of GO Inc. Shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange

DeNA Co., Ltd. announced that GO Inc., an equity-method affiliate, received approval for its initial public listing on the Growth Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. DeNA plans to sell a portion of its GO Inc. shares, with 16,124,000 common shares offered at an undetermined price, and expects to record equity in earnings of affiliates in connection with the offering.

May

13th

2026

12:59

Management Changes, Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DeNA Co., Ltd. FY2025 Financial Results and Future Outlook

DeNA Co., Ltd. reported FY2025 financial results with revenue of 147.7 billion yen, Operating Profit (IFRS) of 18.7 billion yen, and Operating Profit (Non-GAAP) of 28.1 billion yen. The company aims to achieve Non-GAAP Operating Profit of 15.0 billion yen for FY2026 and has set a new ROE target of 8%. DeNA plans to prioritize business growth and capital efficiency, with a focus on M&A and strategic investments. The company also announced changes in its management structure, with Tomoko Namba becoming the President & CEO and Hingo Okamura becoming the Executive Chairman.

May

13th

2026

12:59

Emerging Tech, Financial Results

DeNA's FY2026 Operating Results Briefing Highlights Organizational Evolution and Growth Investments

DeNA's FY2026 operating results briefing highlighted the company's organizational evolution, growth investments, and focus on new businesses. The company aims to achieve a conglomerate premium, with a business creation platform that generates added value and delivers Delight. DeNA expects to launch 1-2 titles in the full-scale operation phase in FY2026, and is promoting initiatives towards achieving profitability in the Healthcare & Medical Business. The company is also investing in AI-ALL-IN strategy, with significant improvement in productivity and reduction of human involvement to 10% in certain operations.

May

13th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DeNA : FY2025 Results Briefing (Transcript)

Presenter: Shingo Okamura, President & CEO Tomoko Namba, Executive Chairman Today, in addition to the financial results, we have also disclosed the planned management structure following the General Meeting of Shareholders in June. We have announced that I will become the Executive Chairman, and Tomoko Namba plans to become the President & CEO.

May

12th

2026

10:20

Management Changes

DeNA Co., Ltd. Announces Candidates for Director and Corporate Auditor

DeNA Co., Ltd. has announced candidates for Director and Corporate Auditor, with the official appointment expected to be made at the 28th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 27, 2026. The candidates include five incumbent Directors, one new Outside Director, and one incumbent Outside Corporate Auditor. The nomination of candidates has been decided by the Board of Directors, upon deliberations and recommendations by the Nomination Committee, which was voluntarily established by DeNA with the majority of its members comprised of Independent Outside Directors.

May

12th

2026

10:20

DeNA Co., Ltd. Introduces Subsequent Delivery-Type Compensation Plan and Restricted Stock Compensation Plan

DeNA Co., Ltd. has announced the introduction of a subsequent delivery-type compensation plan with performance conditions (Plan I) for Inside Directors and a restricted stock compensation plan (Plan II) for Outside Directors. The plans aim to encourage directors to share the benefits and risks of rising and falling share prices, enhancing their motivation and awareness of shareholder-oriented management. The total amount of monetary compensation to be paid to Inside Directors under Plan I shall not exceed 1.0% per year of the amount of profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent in the consolidated income statement for the previous fiscal year, and the total number of common shares of the Company to be issued or disposed of shall not exceed 160,000 per year. For Outside Directors under Plan II, the total amount of monetary compensation to be paid shall be a fixed amount that does not exceed ¥20 million per year, and the total number of common shares of the Company to be issued or disposed of shall not exceed 15,000 per year.

May

12th

2026

10:19

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag

DeNA Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026

DeNA Co., Ltd. reported consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue of ¥147,700 million, down 9.9% year-on-year, and operating profit of ¥18,694 million, down 35.5% year-on-year. The company forecasts revenue of ¥154,000 million and operating profit of ¥15,000 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

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