Heidy Chow
CFO & Director at Snail
The increase in net revenues was due to an increase in recognition of deferred revenue of $32,200,000 related to the ARC franchise, an increase in sales belt rights of $5,900,000 partially offset by a decrease in total ARC sales of $13,000,000 a decrease in ARC mobile sales of $1,000,000 and a decrease in the company's other titles of $700,000 Net income in the fourth quarter of twenty twenty four was $1,100,000 versus $2,400,000 in the fourth quarter of twenty twenty three. The decrease in net income is a result of increased research and development cost of $3,000,000 to support our future game releases, partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $1,400,000 dollars and a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses of $900,000 Net income for the year ended 12/31/2024, increased significantly to $1,800,000 dollars versus a net loss of $9,100,000 in the prior year period due to an increase in net revenue of $23,600,000 decreased general and administrative expenses of $2,900,000 partially offset by increased research and development costs of $6,500,000 increased cost of revenue of $5,900,000 and a decrease in income tax benefit of $3,000,000 Booking for the three months ended 12/31/2024 was $17,000,000 as compared to $52,600,000 for the three months ended 12/31/2023.