EX-99.1 2 d153898dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

 

 

GRAVITY CO., LTD.

 

NON-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

 

ATTACHMENT: INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

GRAVITY CO., LTD.


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Independent Auditors’ Report

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Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Non-Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

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Independent Auditors’ Report

English Translation of Independent Auditors’ Report Originally Issued in Korean on March 17, 2016

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of GRAVITY Co., Ltd.

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying non-consolidated financial statements of GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (the “Company”), which comprise the non-consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the non-consolidated statements of operations, non-consolidated statements of changes in equity and non-consolidated statements of cash flows, for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Non-Consolidated Financial statements

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In our opinion, the non-consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the GRAVITY Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with KAS - NPEs.

March 17, 2016

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Non-Consolidated Financial Statements

GRAVITY CO., LTD.

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements including all footnote disclosures were prepared by and are the responsibility of Gravity Co., Ltd. (the “Company”)

Park, Hyun Cheol

Chief Executive Officer

15F, 396 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-795, Korea

02-2132-7000


GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

     (In thousands of Korean won)  
     December 31,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS:

     

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

   W 22,153,898       W 24,095,204   

Short-term financial instruments (Note 3)

     11,500,000         14,500,000   

Trade receivables, net (Notes 4 and 19)

     3,641,173         2,621,893   

Short-term loans receivable, net (Notes 4, 5 and 19)

     2,222         6,667   

Other receivables, net (Note 19)

     152,597         489,811   

Advanced payments, net (Note 19)

     9,926         17,756   

Prepaid income taxes

     559,024         576,092   

Other current assets

     744,699         818,048   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     38,763,539         43,125,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

     

Equity-method investments (Note 4)

     3,458,638         6,463,350   

Long-term loans receivable, net (Notes 4, 5 and 19)

     —           2,222   

Property and equipment, net (Notes 6 and 7)

     353,333         474,923   

Intangible assets, net (Note 9)

     225,643         8,906,510   

Leasehold deposits paid (Note 8)

     923,243         907,548   

Other non-current assets

     38,390         229,827   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     4,999,247         16,984,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   W 43,762,786       W 60,109,851   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Continued)

     

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

     (In thousands of Korean won)  
     December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Other payables (Notes 19 and 20)

   W 1,804,351      W 1,681,818   

Advance receipts (Note 19)

     98        1,550,367   

Withholdings

     112,606        109,907   

Deferred income (Note 19)

     2,179,176        2,380,805   

Income tax payable

     119,795        112,742   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     4,216,026        5,835,639   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Long-term deferred income (Note 19)

     6,530,813        5,207,345   

Asset retirement obligations

     210,290        210,290   

Leasehold deposits received (Notes 19 and 20)

     120,535        117,800   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     6,861,638        5,535,435   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     11,077,664        11,371,074   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Capital stock

    

Common stock (Notes 1 and 13)

     3,474,450        3,474,450   

Capital surplus

    

Paid in capital in excess of par value (Note 13)

     41,805,638        61,835,470   

Other capital surplus

     2,125,136        2,125,136   

Accumulated other comprehensive income and expenses

    

Accumulated other comprehensive income of equity method investment (Notes 4 and 16)

     1,180,434        1,528,484   

Accumulated other comprehensive expense of equity method investment (Notes 4 and 16)

     (174,428     (194,930

Accumulated deficit

    

Undisposed accumulated deficit (Note 14)

     (15,726,108     (20,029,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

     32,685,122        48,738,777   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   W 43,762,786      W 60,109,851   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

     (In thousands of Korean won,
except for per share data)
 
     2015     2014  

Revenues (Notes 11 and 19)

   W 16,282,357      W 17,339,523   

Cost of revenues (Notes 8, 9, 10, 15 and 19)

     13,707,529        15,385,861   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     2,574,828        1,953,662   

Selling and administrative expenses (Notes 15 and 19)

     11,286,336        10,953,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (8,711,508     (9,000,125
    

Non-operating income

    

Interest income (Note 19)

     718,659        1,077,732   

Gain on foreign currency translation

     139,523        78,584   

Gain on foreign currency transactions

     402,789        237,037   

Gain on valuation of equity-method investments (Note 4)

     —          4,317   

Gain on disposal of equity-method investments (Note 4)

     624,044        122,705   

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

     6,529        4,875   

Other income

     349,304        369,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,240,848        1,894,338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Non-operating expenses

    

Other bad debt expenses (Notes 4, 5 and 19)

     —          —     

Loss on foreign currency translation

     186,390        260,698   

Loss on foreign currency transactions

     128,900        193,904   

Loss on valuation of equity-method investments (Note 4)

     3,008,606        5,004,999   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     —          21   

Loss on impairment of intangible assets (Note 9)

     4,638,955        —     

Other losses

     27,773        6,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     7,990,624        5,466,520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Loss before income taxes

     (14,461,284     (12,572,307

Income tax expense (Note 12)

     (1,264,824     (7,457,526
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   W (15,726,108   W (20,029,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Loss per share (in Korean won)

    

Basic loss per share (Note 17)

   W (2,263   W (2,882
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

    Capital
Stock
    Capital
Surplus
    Accumulated
other comprehensive
income and loss
    Retained earnings
(Accumulated deficit)
    Total  
(in thousands of Korean won)                              

Balance at January 1, 2014

  W 3,474,450      W 75,380,209      W 1,371,866      W (11,419,602   W 68,806,923   

Net loss

    —          —          —          (20,029,833     (20,029,833

Disposition of accumulated deficit (Note 14)

      (11,419,602     —          11,419,602        —     

Changes in equity-method investee with accumulated other comprehensive Income (Notes 4 and 16)

    —          —          (3,719     —          (3,719

Changes in equity-method investee with accumulated other comprehensive expense (Notes 4 and 16)

    —          —          (34,594     —          (34,594
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

  W 3,474,450      W 63,960,607      W 1,333,553      W (20,029,833   W 48,738,777   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         

Balance at January 1, 2015

  W 3,474,450      W 63,960,607      W 1,333,553      W (20,029,833   W 48,738,777   

Net loss

    —          —          —          (15,726,108     (15,726,108

Disposition of accumulated deficit (Note 14)

    —          (20,029,833     —          20,029,833        —     

Changes in equity-method investee with accumulated other comprehensive income (Notes 4 and 16)

    —          —          (622,307     —          (622,307

Changes in equity-method investee with accumulated other comprehensive expense (Notes 4 and 16)

    —          —          294,760        —          294,760   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

  W 3,474,450      W 43,930,774      W 1,006,006      W (15,726,108   W 32,685,122   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

     (in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015     2014  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net loss

   W (15,726,108   W (20,029,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

    

Depreciation

     256,604        411,252   

Amortization of intangible assets

     4,144,304        4,743,950   

Bad debt expenses

     (84,557     248,473   

Loss on foreign currency translation

     17,003        16,688   

Loss on valuation of equity-method investments

     3,008,606        5,004,999   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     —          21   

Loss on impairment of intangible assets

     4,638,955        —     

Gain on foreign currency translation

     (137,890     (78,584

Gain on valuation of equity-method investments

     —          (4,317

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

     (6,529     (4,875

Gain on disposal of equity-method investments

     (624,044     (122,705
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     11,212,452        10,214,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables

     (1,568,321     147,395   

Increase in other receivables

     392,318        (311,871

Decrease (increase) in accrued income

     69,922        72,208   

Decrease in advanced payments

     1,888        264,761   

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

     (28,292     (192,598

Decrease in current portion of deferred tax assets

     —          366,000   

Decrease in prepaid income taxes

     17,067        118,467   

Decrease in other current assets

     41,386        38,055   

Increase in long-term prepaid expenses

     181,770        (181,770

Decrease in deferred tax assets

     —          5,796,000   

Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets

     —          4,269,654   

Decrease in other payables

     122,379        (1,063,079

Decrease in withholdings

     2,699        (21,401

Decrease in deferred income

     (1,070,675     (1,388,119

Decrease in income tax payable

     7,053        (33,642

Decrease in long-term deferred income

     2,192,513        (467,922

Decrease in leasehold deposits received

     2,735        (33,180

Decrease in advanced receipts

     32        (369,998

Decrease in asset retirement obligation

     —          (28,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     364,474        6,980,250   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (4,149,182     (2,834,681
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Continued)

    

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

     (in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015     2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Decrease in short-term financial instruments

   W 52,000,000      W 45,000,000   

Collection of short-term loans receivable

     6,667        36,250   

Disposal of equity-method investments

     —          1   

Collection of long-term loans receivable

     —          1,389   

Disposal of property and equipment

     6,633        10,805   

Decrease in leasehold deposits

     —          342,619   

Increase in short-term financial instruments

     (49,000,000     (41,500,000

Increase in short-term loans receivable

     (328,110     (216,490

Increase in long-term loans receivable

     (230,050     —     

Acquisition of property and equipment

     (135,119     (100,592

Acquisition of intangible assets

     (96,450     (46,489

Increase in guarantee deposits

     (15,695     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     2,207,876        3,527,493   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (1,941,306     692,812   
    

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    

Beginning of the year

     24,095,204        23,402,392   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the year

   W 22,153,898      W 24,095,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRAVITY CO., LTD.

NOTES TO NON-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

1. The Company

GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated on April 4, 2000, to engage in developing and distributing online games and other related business. The company’s headquarter is located at 15F, 396 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea. The Company’s principal game product, “Ragnarok”, a massive multi-player online role-playing game, was commercially launched in August 2002, and currently operated internationally over the 82 markets through two subsidiaries, including Gravity Interactive, Inc. In addition, the Company has another subsidiary, NeoCyon, Inc., which operates in mobile service business in Republic of Korea. The Company also has 85.50% ownership of Gravity Games Corp., the developer of “Dragonica”, a massive multi-player online role playing game.

On February 8, 2005, the Company listed its shares on NASDAQ in the United States, and issued 1,400,000 shares of common stock by means of American Depositary Shares.

As of December 31, 2015, the total paid-in capital amounts to W3,474,450 thousand. The Company’s major shareholders and their respective percentage of ownership as of December 31, 2015, are as follows:

 

Shareholder

   Number of shares      Ownership (%)  

GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.

     4,121,737         59.31

Others

     2,827,163         40.69
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     6,948,900         100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these non-consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

2.1 Basis of Presentation

The Company maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with the Korean Accounting Standards for Non-Public Entities (“KAS-NPEs”), which apply to those companies which are subject to the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies but do not prepare their financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (“Korean IFRS”).

Certain accounting principles applied by the Company that conform with financial accounting standards and accounting principles in the Republic of Korea may not conform with generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. Accordingly, these financial statements are intended for use by those who are informed about Korean accounting principles and practices. The accompanying non-consolidated financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English from the Korean language financial statements.

Certain information attached to the Korean language financial statements, but not required for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, financial performance or cash flows, is not presented in the accompanying financial statements.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of its non-consolidated financial statements.

 

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2.2 Foreign Currency Translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the Company’s financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in Korean won, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

(b) Foreign currency transactions and translations

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at each reporting date of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the statements of operations, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges or available-for-sale debt securities.

Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities, such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss, are recognized in profit or loss as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets, such as equities classified as available-for-sale, are included in other comprehensive income.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

2.3 Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash without significant transaction costs which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

2.4 Investments in Securities

Costs of securities are determined using the moving average method. Investments in equity securities or debt securities are classified into trading securities, available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities, depending on the acquisition and holding purpose. Investments in equity securities of companies, over which the Company exercises a significant control or influence, are recorded using the equity-method of accounting. Trading securities are classified as short-term investments while available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities are classified as long-term investments, excluding those securities that mature or are certain to be disposed of within one year, which are then classified as short-term investments.

Held-to-maturity securities are measured at amortized cost while available-for-sale and trading securities are measured at fair value. However, non-marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale securities, are carried at cost when the fair values are not readily determinable.

Gains and losses related to trading securities are recognized in the statements of operations, while unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities are recognized under other comprehensive income and expense. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in the statements of operations.

 

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In case that the estimated amount recoverable from the securities (“recoverable amount”) is less than the amortized cost of the debt security or the acquisition cost of the equity security, the Company considers the necessity to recognize impairment losses. The Company assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence for impairment. If there is objective evidence for impairment, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the recoverable amount is estimated and impairment losses are recognized in profit and losses.

If, in a subsequent period, the reversal of impairment loss can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized, the impairment loss is reversed through the statement of income for held-to-maturity securities and available-for-sale securities valued at cost, and the revised book value does not exceed the amortized cost (acquisition cost for available-for-sale securities) that would have been recorded without the impairment. The reversal for available-for-sale securities measured at fair value is recognized in the profit and losses only to the extent of the amount recognized as impairment losses.

2.5 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts for trade receivables. Allowances are calculated based on the estimates made through a reasonable and objective method. Bad debts expense is recorded as the difference between the estimated loss on doubtful accounts and the balance of allowance for doubtful accounts, if the estimated loss on doubtful accounts is larger than the balance of the allowance. Bad debts expense for trade receivables from commercial transactions is accounted for as selling and administrative expenses, while bad debts expense from other receivables is accounted for as non-operating expense. Uncollectible receivables are offset against allowance for doubtful accounts and in case of insufficient amount of allowance, bad debts expense is recognized.

2.6 Equity-method Investments

The Company reflects any changes in the book value of its equity-method investments on which it has significant influence after the initial purchase date. Under the equity-method, the Company records changes in its proportionate ownership in the book value of the investee in current operations, as capital adjustments or as adjustments to retained earnings, depending on the nature of the underlying change in the book value of the investee. Changes in the Company’s proportionate ownership in the book value of the investee incurred by major error corrections to the investee’s retained earnings are recognized in the profit and losses if there is no significant effect to the Company’s financial statements. All other changes in equity are accounted for under other comprehensive income and expense (changes in equity due to equity-method investments). Dividends paid by the investee to the Company are directly deducted from the Company’s equity-method investments at the moment the dividend payment is declared.

Except when the Company or its investee applies the KAS-NPEs No. 31, Special Accounting for Small and Medium-sized Companies, or when an investee prepares its financial statements in accordance with Korean IFRS, which are different from the accounting policies the Company applies for like transactions and events with similar circumstances, adjustments are made to conform the investee’s accounting policies to those of the Company when the investee’s financial statements are used by the Company in applying the equity-method.

In case the investee is also a subsidiary of the Company, net income and net assets of the investee in its non-consolidated financial statements should be equal to the corresponding share of the Company presented in the financial statements, unless the equity-method of accounting has been discontinued on the said investee.

 

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2.7 Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, which includes acquisition cost, production cost and other costs required to prepare the asset for its intended use. It also includes the present value of the estimated cost of dismantling and removing the asset, and restoring the site after the termination of the asset’s useful life, provided it meets the criteria for recognition of provisions.

Property and equipment are stated net of accumulated depreciation calculated based on the following depreciation method and estimated useful lives:

 

     Estimated Useful Lives    Depreciation Method

Computer and other equipment

   4 years    Straight-line method

Vehicles

   4 years    Straight-line method

Furniture and fixture

   4 years    Straight-line method

Leasehold Improvements

   4 years    Straight-line method

Expenditures incurred after the acquisition or completion of assets are capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company, which includes the enhancement of the value of the related assets over their recently appraised value or extension of the useful life of the related assets, and the fair value for the related cost can be reliably measured. All other routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

2.8 Operating Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

2.9 Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost, which includes acquisition cost, production cost and other costs required to prepare the asset for its intended use. Intangible assets are stated net of accumulated amortization calculated based on the following depreciation methods and estimated useful lives:

 

     Estimated Useful Lives    Amortization Method

Development costs

   2 ~ 5 years    Straight-line method

Software

   3 years    Straight-line method

Other intangible assets

   2 ~ 10 years    Straight-line method

New product and new technology related development costs, which are individually identifiable and it is probable that the expected future economic benefits will flow to the Company, are capitalized as intangible assets. Amortization of development costs begins when the related product or technology are available for sale or use, over 2 to 5 years using straight-line method.

In addition, costs for exclusive rights to distribute online games which are being developed with probable future benefits are capitalized as other intangible assets. Such intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement from the point of commercialization.

 

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2.10 Government Grants

Government grants are not recognized until there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to it and that the grants will be received.

Government grants related to assets, including non-monetary grants at fair value, are accounted for by deducting the grant in arriving at the carrying amount of the asset. The grant is recognized in profit or loss over the life of the depreciation asset, as a reduced depreciation expense, and the remaining balance upon disposal is recognized in gain or loss on disposal.

When government grants are paid to compensate specific expenses, they are deducted in the related expenses. When there are no expenses to be deducted, they are accounted for as operating revenue if they are directly related to the Company’s main operation activities and non-operating income if not. If specific requirements have to be met in order to use the grants related to income, grants received before meeting those requirements are accounted for as unearned revenue.

2.11 Impairment of Non-financial Assets

Intangible assets not yet available for use are tested annually for impairment. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is tested for impairment at the end of each reporting period by assessing its recoverable amount. Assets that are subject to amortization or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment under the above circumstances and when gross estimated future cash flows expected from the use and disposal of property and equipment (individual assets or cash-generating units) is less than the carrying amount. Impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels (cash-generating units) for which there are separate and identifiable cash flows.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination, from the acquisition date, should be allocated to each of the acquirer’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. If the recoverable amount of the unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the cash-generating unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date. Reversal of impairment of goodwill is not allowed.

2.12 Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

Provisions are recognized when it is probable that an outflow of resources will occur due to a present obligation resulting from a past event, and the amount can be reliably estimated. However, when such outflow is dependent upon a future event, is not certain to occur, or cannot be reliably estimated, a disclosure regarding the contingent liability is made in the notes to the financial statements.

2.13 Income Tax and Deferred Income Tax

Income tax expense (benefit) includes the current income tax under the relevant income tax law and the changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent temporary differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences which will decrease future taxable income or operating loss to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax effects applicable to items in the equity are directly reflected in the equity.

 

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2.14 Employee Benefits

(a) Defined contribution pension plan

The Company has a defined contribution pension plan with the related contribution to the pension plan recorded as severance benefit expenses.

(b) Annual paid leave obligations

The Company recognizes expenses and liabilities related to annual paid leave during an accounting period when an employee has rendered service that gives rise to employee’s entitlement to future annual paid leave.

The Company recognized expenses and liabilities for the entire annual paid leave resulting from the rendered service as the Company compensates for unused annual leaves.

2.15 Revenue Recognition

Prepaid online game subscriptions are recognized as revenue upon their actual usage. The Company licenses the right to sell and distribute its games in exchange for an initial prepaid license fees and guarantee minimum royalty payments. The prepaid license fee revenues are deferred and recognized on a straight-line method over the license period. The guarantee minimum royalty payments are deferred and recognized as the royalties are earned. In addition, the Company receives royalty payments based on a specified percentage of the licensees’ sales. These royalties are recognized on a monthly basis as the related revenues are earned by the licensees. Revenues from other sales are recognized when goods are transferred or by the reference to the stage of completion.

Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. When receivables are impaired, the Company reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired receivables is recognized using the original effective interest rate.

Dividend income is recognized when the rights to receive payment is established.

2.16 Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

(a) Initial measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at the fair value at the initial recognition. Generally, the transaction price (i.e. the fair value of the consideration paid for financial assets and received for financial liabilities) is treated as fair value. In addition, if there is any significant difference between the fair value and the nominal amount of receivable and payable from long-term lending and borrowing transactions or sales transactions with long-term deferred payment conditions, total amount of receivable and payable is carried at fair value.

If the consideration paid (or received) includes any amount for other than financial instruments, fair value of the financial instrument is carried at the market price. When market price is not available, fair value is estimated using valuation techniques (including present value based techniques). However, although the consideration consists of the amount for other than financial instrument, the whole amount is initially recognized if a benefit in return from using the funds is imposed or there is a certain relationship between raising and using funds. Also for lease deposits, the whole transaction price is recognized at the initial recognition. Trading securities and derivatives (except when designated as a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge accounting) are subsequently measured at fair value after initial recognition, and changes in fair value are recognized in profit and loss. In case of other financial assets and liabilities, any transaction costs related to acquisition of financial assets or issuance of financial liabilities are added to or deducted from initially recognized fair value.

 

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When measuring the present value of financial instruments, the Company uses the internal interest rate of transactions that occurred in the current period. If internal interest rate is not available or the difference from the market interest rate is material, market interest rate is applied. If the market interest rate cannot be calculated, then the weighted average interest rate which is calculated by reasonable and objective standards is used. If reasonable and objective standards are unavailable, the Company applies the financing costs which are reasonably estimated using the distribution rate of corporate bonds, reflecting the Company’s credit rating.

(b) Subsequent measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities other than securities (note 2.4), derivatives, financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, and financial guarantee contracts are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently measured using subsequent measurement method of trading securities (note 2.4).

2.17 Foreign currency translations of foreign subsidiaries under equity-method

The Company translates assets and liabilities at closing rate as of the reporting date, equity at exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction, and income and expenses at average exchange rate of foreign subsidiaries under equity-method of accounting. Gains and losses arising from such translations are recognized in other comprehensive income and expense. When the foreign subsidiaries under equity-method of accounting are sold or liquidated, exchange differences recognized in other comprehensive income or expenses are recognized in the statement of operations.

 

3. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short & Long-term Financial Instruments

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there are no restrictions for use of time deposits.

 

4. Equity-method Investments

Equity-method investments as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                           
           2015  

Investee

   Percentage
of ownership (%)
    Acquisition
Cost
     Net Asset
Value
     Book
Value
 

Gravity Interactive, Inc.

     100.00   W 4,636,784       W (6,926,151    W —     

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     100.00     1,763,994         379,978         379,978   

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC(*1)

     —          —           —           —     

NeoCyon, Inc.

     96.11     7,715,763         3,078,660         3,078,660   

Gravity Games Corp.

     85.50     12,488,520         (856,901      —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     W 26,605,061       W (4,324,414    W 3,458,638   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1) On May 7, 2007, the Company founded a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates. The Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC was liquidated on November 4, 2015 and the Company has no shares of Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC as of December 31, 2015.

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)                           
           2014  

Investee

   Percentage
of ownership (%)
    Acquisition
Cost
     Net Asset
Value
     Book
Value
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.

     100.00   W 4,636,784       W (4,441,862    W —     

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     100.00     1,763,994         374,034         374,034   

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC

     100.00     1,979,640         1,276,603         1,276,603   

NeoCyon, Inc.

     96.11     7,715,763         4,812,713         4,812,713   

Gravity Games Corp.

     85.50     12,488,520         (675,213      —     
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     W 28,584,701       W 1,346,275       W 6,463,350   
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There are no differences between the acquisition cost and the Company’s share of the net fair value of the equity-method investee’s identifiable asset and liability for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 there is no unrealized gain or loss arising from inter-company transactions with the equity-method investees.

Changes in equity-method investments for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                                
     2015  

Investees

   Beginning
Balance
     Acquisition
(Disposition)
    Valuation
Income (Loss)
    Others(*4)     Ending
Balance
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.(*1)

   W —         W —        W (1,257,698   W 1,257,698      W —     

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     374,034         —          (14,557     20,501        379,978   

Gravity Middle East &Africa FZ-LLC(*2)

     1,276,603         (926,257     (2,298     (348,048     —     

NeoCyon, Inc.

     4,812,713         —          (1,734,053     —          3,078,660   

Gravity Games Corp.(*3)

     —           —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 6,463,350       W (926,257   W (3,008,606   W 930,151      W 3,458,638   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1) Equity-method of accounting has been suspended in 2011 for Gravity Interactive, Inc., due to its accumulated losses. The Company recognized additional valuation loss on equity-method investment of W1,257,698 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2015, which resulted from recognition of allowance for doubtful accounts in trade receivables (W699,538 thousand) and loans receivable (W558,160 thousand) to Gravity Interactive, Inc. The amount of unrecognized changes in equity as of December 31, 2015 is W2,991,680 thousand.
(*2) As the Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC was liquidated in the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized the gain on the disposal of equity-method investment of W624,044 thousand.
(*3) As estimated recoverable amount from equity-method investments for Gravity Games Corp. is less than its book value, the difference is recognized as a loss on impairment of equity investments. This resulted in suspension of equity-method accounting in 2013. In relation to this, amount of unrecognized changes in equity as of December 31, 2015 is W856,901 thousand.
(*4) Others consist of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (expense) of equity-method investments.

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)                                
     2014  

Investees

   Beginning
Balance
     Acquisition
(Disposition)
    Valuation
Income (Loss)
    Others(*4)     Ending
Balance
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.(*1)

   W —         W —        W (1,070,124   W 1,070,124      W —     

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     436,456         —          (27,828     (34,594     374,034   

Gravity EU SAS(*2)

     —           (122,705     —          122,705        —     

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC

     1,221,300         —          4,317        50,986        1,276,603   

NeoCyon, Inc.

     8,719,760         —          (3,907,047     —          4,812,713   

Gravity Games Corp.(*3)

     —           —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 10,377,516       W (122,705   W (5,000,682   W 1,209,221      W 6,463,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1) Equity-method of accounting has been suspended in 2011 for Gravity Interactive, Inc., due to its accumulated losses. In relation to this, the Company recognized W1,070,124 thousand equity losses and accumulated amount of unrecognized changes in equity as of December 31, 2014 is W1,765,088 thousand.
(*2) The company sold all equity of Gravity EU SAS of 25% and recognized the gain from disposal of equity-method investment of W122,705 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2014.
(*3) As estimated recoverable amount from equity-method investments for Gravity Games Corp. is less than its book value, the difference is recognized as a loss on impairment of equity investments. This resulted in suspension of equity-method accounting in 2013. In relation to this, amount of unrecognized changes in equity as of December 31, 2014 is W675,213 thousand.
(*4) Others consist of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (expense) and a loss on impairment of equity-method investments.

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income and expense of equity-method investments for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2015  

Investees

   Beginning
Balance
     Increase      Decrease      Ending
Balance
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.

   W 1,180,434       W —         W —         W 1,180,434   

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     (194,929      20,501         —           (174,428

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC

     348,049         50,003         398,052         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,333,554         70,504         398,052         1,006,006   

Deferred income tax charged directly to equity

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,333,554       W 70,504       W 398,052       W 1,006,006   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2014  

Investees

   Beginning
Balance
     Increase      Decrease      Ending
Balance
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.

   W 1,180,434       W —         W —         W 1,180,434   

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     (160,336      —           34,593         (194,929

Gravity EU SAS

     122,705         —           122,705         —     

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC

     297,062         50,987         —           348,049   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,439,865         50,987         157,298         1,333,554   

Deferred income tax charged directly to equity(*1)

     (68,000      —           (68,000      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,371,865       W 50,987       W 89,298       W 1,333,554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1) The Company charged deferred income taxes from the temporary differences related to equity accounts directly to equity as of December 31, 2014.

Except for NeoCyon, Inc., the unaudited financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were used in the valuation of these equity-method investments. The Company has concluded that any difference between the audited and unaudited financial statements is not material.

Summary of financial information of equity-method investees as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2015  

Investees

   Assets      Liabilities      Revenue      Net Profit
(Loss)
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.

   W 685,890       W 7,612,041       W 2,928,353       W (2,114,403

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     382,971         2,993         14         (14,557

NeoCyon, Inc.

     5,260,200         2,056,934         18,088,129         (1,804,239

Gravity Games Corp.

     3,281,485         4,283,728         27,756         (212,504
(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2014  

Investees

   Assets      Liabilities      Revenue      Net Profit
(Loss)
 

Gravity Interactive, lnc.

   W 980,790       W 5,422,653       W 4,990,297       W (1,602,240

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     377,288         3,254         16         (27,828

Gravity Middle East&Africa FZ-LLC

     1,276,603         —           —           4,317   

NeoCyon, Inc.

     8,920,428         3,912,923         19,315,572         (4,065,182

Gravity Games Corp.

     3,297,595         4,087,334         928,502         689,407   

 

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5. Short-term and Long-term Loans Receivable

Short-term and long-term loans receivable of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                   
     Annual
Interest Rate (%)
   2015      2014  

Loans for employee housing

   2.0~3.0    W 2,222       W 8,889   

Loans for Naru entertainment, Co., Ltd.(*1)

   8      1,200,000         1,200,000   

Loans for Gravity Interactive, Inc.(*2)

   4      2,381,300         1,823,140   

Loans for Gravity Games Corp.(*3)

   6.9      1,972,000         1,972,000   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

        5,555,522         5,004,029   

Less short-term portion (maturity of less than a year)

        (2,222      (223,157
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term loans receivable

      W 5,553,300       W 4,780,872   

Allowance for doubtful accounts(*1 and *2)

        (5,553,300      (4,995,140

 

(*1) In 2012, with respect to loans receivable from Naru Entertainment Co., Ltd., the estimated recoverable amount is less than the carrying value of the receivable. The Company recognized the difference as other bad debt expense.
(*2) Equity-method of accounting has been suspended in 2011 for Gravity Interactive, Inc., due to its accumulated losses. To recognized additional valuation loss on equity-method investment, the Company provided full allowance for bad debts of the loans receivable in amount of W2,381,300 thousand at the end of 2015. The Company recognized bad debts expense of W558,160 thousand as part of the loss on valuation of equity-method investment of W1,257,697 thousand in 2015 (Refer to Note 4).
(*3) The intellectual property rights and shares of Gravity Games Corp. held by the former CEO of Gravity Games Corp. are provided to the Company as collaterals for the loans receivable from the Gravity Games Corp.

 

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6. Property and Equipment

Details of property and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2015  
     Cost      Accumulated
depreciation
     Accumulated
impairment
losses
     Carrying
value
 

Computer and other equipment

   W 5,567,224       W (5,381,653    W         W 185,571   

Furniture and fixtures

     619,614         (609,411      —           10,203   

Leasehold improvement

     963,697         (806,138      —           157,559   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 7,150,535       W (6,797,202    W —         W 353,333   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2014  
     Cost      Accumulated
depreciation
     Accumulated
impairment
losses
     Carrying
value
 

Computer and other equipment

   W 6,211,357       W (5,963,376    W —         W 247,981   

Vehicles

     28,111         (28,111      —           —     

Furniture and fixtures

     623,971         (609,020      —           14,951   

Leasehold improvement

     963,697         (751,706      —           211,991   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 7,827,136       W (7,352,213    W —         W 474,923   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Changes in the carrying value of property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                                        
     2015  
     Balance at
beginning of
the period
     Additions      Disposals     Others      Depreciation     Balance at
end of the
period
 

Computer and other equipment

   W 247,981       W 133,367       W (104   W —         W (195,673   W 185,571   

Furniture and fixtures

     14,951         1,751         —          —           (6,499     10,203   

Leasehold improvement

     211,991         —           —          —           (54,432     157,559   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 474,923       W 135,118       W (104   W —         W (256,604   W 353,333   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)                                        
     2014  
     Balance at
beginning of
the period
     Additions      Disposals     Others      Depreciation     Balance at
end of the
period
 

Computer and other equipment

   W 634,903       W 11,548       W (5,931   W —         W (392,539   W 247,981   

Vehicles

     —           —           —          —           —          —     

Furniture and fixtures

     16,632         11,314         (21     —           (12,974     14,951   

Leasehold improvement

     —           217,730         —          —           (5,739     211,991   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 651,535       W 240,592       W (5,952   W —         W (411,252   W 474,923   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

7. Insurance

Property and equipment covered by insurance policies as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                        
          Amount Insured       

Type of Insurance

  

Properties

   2015      2014     

Insurance company

Fire Insurance

   Buildings
(leased)
   W 4,136,433       W 5,000,000       Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

General Insurance

   Equipment, furniture and fixtures      339,956         477,346       Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

All vehicles, not included in the table above, are insured under liability insurance and general insurance. The Company maintains accident insurance for officers and employees with MERITZ Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. and Allianz Life Insurance Co., Ltd. In addition, the Company carries directors’ and officers’ liability insurance with indemnities of US $10 million per litigation with Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

8. Operating Lease

The Company entered into leasehold agreements with National IT Industry Promotion Agency, SH Corp., Mani Business Center, and Meritz capital Co., Ltd. and has paid leasehold deposits of W904,644 thousand to National IT Industry Promotion Agency, W2,904 thousand to SH Corp., W9,261 thousand to Mani Business Center and W6,434 thousand to Meritz capital Co., Ltd as of December 31, 2015.

Future leasehold payments under operating lease as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Less than one year

   W 1,357,110       W 1,341,248   

One year to three years

     6,320         1,308,358   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,363,430       W 2,649,606   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The term of leasehold agreement with National IT Industry Promotion Agency is until December 31, 2016. The term of leasehold agreement with SH Corp. is until December 1, 2016, the term of leasehold agreement with Mani Business Center is until April 30, 2016 and the term of leasehold agreement of vehicle with Meritz capital Co., Ltd. is until August 6, 2020.

Leasehold payments recognized in statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Lease payments

   W 1,402,796       W 1,932,279   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

9. Intangible Assets

Details of intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015  
     Cost      Accumulated
amortization
     Accumulated
impairment
losses
     Book Value  

Development Cost

   W 28,984,528       W (23,958,900    W (5,025,628    W —     

Software

     9,261,419         (9,144,502      —           116,917   

Others

     4,006,805         (1,336,141      (2,561,938      108,726   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 42,252,752       W (34,439,543    W (7,587,566    W 225,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2014  
     Cost      Accumulated
amortization
     Accumulated
impairment
losses
     Book Value  

Development Cost

   W 28,984,528       W (20,011,369    W (420,176    W 8,552,983   

Software

     9,164,969         (8,977,728      —           187,241   

Others

     4,000,863         (1,306,142      (2,528,435      166,286   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 42,150,360       W (30,295,239    W (2,948,611    W 8,906,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Changes in the carrying value of intangible for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015  
     Beginning
Balance
     Additions      Transfer      Amortization     Impairment
(*1)
    Ending
balance
 

Development Cost

   W 8,552,983       W —         W —         W (3,947,530   W (4,605,453   W —     

Software

     187,241         96,450         —           (166,774     —          116,917   

Others

     166,286         —           5,942         (30,000     (33,502     108,726   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 8,906,510       W 96,450       W 5,942       W (4,144,304   W (4,638,955   W 225,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1) When the recoverable amount (the higher of net sales price or value in use) of intangible assets is significantly lower than the carrying amount due to obsolescence and other, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss.

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2014  
     Beginning
Balance
     Additions      Transfer      Amortization     Impairment      Ending
balance
 

Development Cost

   W 12,542,369       W —         W —         W (3,989,386   W —         W 8,552,983   

Software

     864,482         46,489         —           (723,730     —           187,241   

Others

     166,360         —           30,760         (30,834     —           166,286   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 13,573,211       W 46,489       W 30,760       W (4,743,950   W —         W 8,906,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amortization expenses of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are charged to the following accounts:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Cost of sales

   W 4,045,189       W 4,629,550   

Selling and administrative expenses

     74,722         87,887   

Research and development expenses

     24,393         26,513   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 4,144,304       W 4,743,950   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company recognized research and development costs amounting to W3,073,670 thousand and W2,137,844 thousand as selling and administrative expenses in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

10. Employee Benefit

On December 26, 2005, the Company implemented a defined contribution pension plan in accordance with the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act and entered into an agreement for a defined contribution insurance contract with Samsung Life Insurance Company. The insurance premiums paid in 2015 and 2014 amounted to W827,267 thousand and W1,226,579 thousand, respectively.

 

11. Commitments

The Company has provided exclusive license agreement with foreign licensees, such as the foreign subsidiaries, GungHo Entertainment, Inc., SoftWorld International Corp. and Level up! Interactive S.A., etc., to distribute and sell online games and receives royalty fee of 20% to 40% from selling online games.

 

12. Deferred Income Taxes

Income tax expenses for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the followings:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Current income tax

   W 1,264,824       W 1,295,526   

Changes in deferred tax assets from temporary differences

     —           1,471,623   

Deferred income tax due to tax loss carryforwards

     —           4,622,377   

Deferred income tax charged to equity

     —           68,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expenses

   W 1,264,824       W 7,457,526   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Deferred income tax charged directly to equity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Accumulated other comprehensive income of equity method investment

   W —         W 68,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation between loss before income taxes and income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015      2014  

Loss before income taxes (A)

   W (14,461,284    W (12,572,307

Income tax based on statutory rates

     (3,181,482      (2,765,908

Add (deduct) :

     

Non-deductible expenses

     (37,428      76,826   

Changes in tax credits

     —           5,121,589   

Foreign withholding tax

     991,768         1,030,650   

Changes in valuation allowances

     3,491,966         3,994,366   

Others (difference in tax rates, etc.)

     —           3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expenses (B)

   W 1,264,824       W 7,457,526   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effective tax rates (B/A)

     ø         ø   

 

ø Because of net loss before tax, effective tax rates are not calculated.

 

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Changes in the temporary differences and related deferred tax assets and liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                               
     2015  
     Temporary differences     Deferred tax assets (liabilities)  
   Beginning     Change     Ending     Beginning     Ending  

Accrued income

   W (152,206   W 58,489      W (93,717   W (33,485   W (20,618

Foreign tax paid

     —          (58,458     (58,458     —          (12,861

Property and equipment

     256,559        (125,156     131,403        56,443        28,909   

Intangible assets

     1,303,379        4,082,373        5,385,752        286,743        1,184,865   

Equity-method investments

     25,432,438        2,282,770        27,715,208        5,595,136        6,097,346   

Long-term prepaid expenses

     —          335,982        335,982        —          73,916   

Other payables

     825,488        (26,843     798,645        181,607        175,702   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation

     8,771        (9,232     (461     1,930        (101

Deferred income

     910,058        (307,048     603,010        200,213        132,662   

Allowance for doubtable accounts

     5,297,819        (103,026     5,194,793        1,165,520        1,142,854   

Asset retirement obligations

     73,207        35,000        108,207        16,105        23,805   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 33,955,513      W 6,164,851      W 40,120,364      W 7,470,212      W 8,826,479   

Tax loss carryforwards

     22,763,185        9,707,723        32,470,908        5,007,901        7,143,600   

Tax credit carryforwards

     14,668,705        (3,711,255     10,957,450        14,668,705        10,957,450   

Valuation allowance(*1)

           (27,146,818     (26,927,529
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
         W —        W —     
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1) To determine the realizability of deferred tax assets, all available positive and negative evidences are considered, including the Company’s performance, the market environment in which the Company operates, forecasts of future profitability, the utilization period of past tax credits and other factors. Management periodically considers these factors in reaching its conclusion. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has not recognized deferred income tax assets related to temporary differences, tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carry forwards which are deemed to be not realizable. The balance of the deferred income tax assets is subject to change in accordance with changes in estimates for future taxable income.

 

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(in thousands of Korean won)                               
     2014  
     Temporary differences     Deferred tax assets (liabilities)  
     Beginning     Change     Ending     Beginning     Ending  

Accrued income

   W (340,313   W 188,107      W (152,206   W (74,869   W (33,485

Property and equipment

     248,635        7,924        256,559        54,700        56,443   

Intangible assets

     2,933,011        (1,629,632     1,303,379        645,262        286,743   

Equity-method investments

     23,016,922        2,415,516        25,432,438        5,063,723        5,595,136   

Other payables

     853,105        (27,617     825,488        187,683        181,607   

Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation

     8,771        —          8,771        1,930        1,930   

Deferred income

     2,097,846        (1,187,788     910,058        461,527        200,213   

Allowance for doubtable accounts

     5,066,861        230,958        5,297,819        1,114,710        1,165,520   

Asset retirement obligations

     99,000        (25,793     73,207        21,780        16,105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   W 33,983,838      W (28,325   W 33,955,513      W 7,476,446      W 7,470,212   

Tax loss carryforwards

     8,998,690        13,764,495        22,763,185        1,979,712        5,007,901   

Tax credit carryforwards

     17,991,177        (3,322,472     14,668,705        19,790,294        14,668,705   

Valuation allowance(*1)

           (23,152,452     (27,146,818
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
         W 6,094,000      W —     
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*1) To determine the realizability of deferred tax assets, all available positive and negative evidences are considered, including the Company’s performance, the market environment in which the Company operates, forecasts of future profitability, the utilization period of past tax credits and other factors. Management periodically considers these factors in reaching its conclusion. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has not recognized deferred income tax assets related to temporary differences, tax loss carryforwards and the tax credit carry forwards which are deemed to be not realizable. The balance of the deferred income tax assets is subject to change in accordance with changes in estimates for future taxable income.

Details of temporary differences, tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carry forwards not recognized as deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2015, is as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                     

Year of expiration

   Temporary
differences
     Unused tax
losses
     Deferred tax
credits
 

2016

     —           —           3,702,803   

2017

     —           —           3,583,197   

2018

     —           —           2,868,365   

2019

     —           —           457,941   

2020

     —           —           345,144   

2020 ~

     40,120,364         32,470,908         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 40,120,364       W 32,470,908       W 10,957,450   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The gross balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                            
     2015      2014  
     Deferred tax
assets
     Deferred tax
liabilities
     Deferred
tax assets
     Deferred tax
liabilities
 

Current

   W 33,580       W (33,580    W 33,485       W (33,485

 

13. Capital Stock

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 40 million shares with a par value of W500 per share. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has issued 6,948,900 common shares.

In registered form, the Company is authorized to issue up to 2 million non-voting preferred shares and there are no non-voting preferred shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015.

There has been no change in the total number of common shares for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

14. Statement of Disposition of Accumulated Deficit

Statements of disposition of accumulated deficit for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in Korean won)              
     2015      2014  

Accumulated deficit before disposition

     

Unappropriated retained earnings carried out over from prior year

   W —         W —     

Net loss

     (15,726,107,896      (20,029,832,919
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (15,726,107,896      (20,029,832,919

Disposition of accumulated deficit transfer from capital surplus

     15,726,107,896         20,029,832,919   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undisposed accumulated deficit carried forward to subsequent year

   W —         W —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

15. Value Added Information

Value added information for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)              
     2015      2014  

Salaries

   W 10,058,992       W 10,791,469   

Severance benefit expenses

     827,267         1,226,579   

Employee benefits

     1,019,196         1,167,537   

Rent

     1,402,796         1,932,279   

Depreciation

     256,604         411,253   

Amortization

     4,144,304         4,743,950   

Taxes and dues

     568,375         511,251   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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16. Comprehensive Income (Expense)

Comprehensive income (expense) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)              
     2015      2014  

Net loss

   W (15,726,108    W (20,029,833

Other comprehensive expense

     

Accumulated other comprehensive income of equity-method investments (net of tax of nil in 2015, 2014)

     (622,306      (3,719

Accumulated other comprehensive expense of equity-method investments

     294,760         (34,594
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

   W (16,053,654    W (20,068,146
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

17. Loss per Share

The loss per share is calculation of net loss per common share. The loss per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won, except for per share data)              
     2015      2014  

Net loss

   W (15,726,108    W (20,029,833

Weighted average number of common stock outstanding (in shares)

     6,948,900         6,948,900   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic loss per share (in Korean won)

   W (2,263    W (2,882
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

18. Significant Transactions Not Affecting Cash Flows

Significant transactions not affecting cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)              
     2015      2014  

Reclassification of long-term deferred income to short-term deferred income

   W 869,046       W 799,965   

Increase in property and equipment due to recognition of asset retirement obligations

     —           140,000   

Reclassification of advance payments to other intangible assets

     5,942         30,760   

Deferred tax charged directly to equity

     —           68,000   

Reclassification of long-term prepaid expenses to short-term prepaid expenses

     9,667         29,000   

Reclassification of long-term loans receivable to short-term loans receivable

     2,222         10,139   

Changes in equity method investments due to change in accumulated other comprehensive income (expenses) of equity method investments

     —           (106,314

 

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19. Related Party Transactions

Details of the parent and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

    

2015

Parent company    GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
Subsidiaries    Gravity Interactive, Inc.
   Gravity Entertainment Corp.
   NeoCyon, Inc.
   Gravity Games Corp.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 the parent company is GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. (percentage of ownership: 59.31%).

The subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     Percentage of ownership (%)  
   2015      2014  

Gravity Interactive, Inc.

     100.00         100.00   

Gravity Entertainment Corp.

     100.00         100.00   

Gravity Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC(*1)

     —           100.00   

NeoCyon, Inc.

     96.11         96.11   

Gravity Games Corp.

     85.50         85.50   

 

(*1) Gravity Middle East & Africa FZ LLC was excluded from the consolidation during the year ended December 31, 2015 as it was liquidated during the year.

Sales and purchases with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                       
          2015      2014  
          Sales      Purchases      Sales      Purchases  

Parent company

   GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.    W 6,815,604       W 5,991       W 7,989,416       W 8,060   

Subsidiaries

   Gravity Interactive, Inc.      688,866         684         629,959         12,157   
  

NeoCyon, Inc.

     539,996         615,390         874,208         696,000   
  

Gravity Games Corp.

     22,871         —           790         —     

Associate

   Gravity EU SAS(*1)      —           —           237,383         —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      W 8,067,337       W 622,065       W 9,731,756       W 716,217   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1) As of December 31, 2015, Gravity EU SAS is excluded from the related parties due to the disposition of Gravity EU SAS in 2014.

 

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Accounts receivable and payable arising from sales and purchases of goods and services as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
          2015  
          Receivables      Payables  
        Trade
receivables
     Loans      Other
receivables
     Other
payables
     Other
liabilities
 

Parent company

   GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.    W 759,032       W —         W 37,375       W 2,880       W 4,699,300   

Subsidiaries

   Gravity Interactive, Inc.(*1)      2,274,997         2,381,300         9,000         6         —     
  

NeoCyon, Inc.

     42,598         —           79,869         61,600         120,535   
  

Gravity Games Corp.(*2)

     68         1,972,000         1,900,930         —           —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      W 3,076,695       W 4,353,300       W 2,027,174       W 64,486       W 4,819,835   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
(in thousands of Korean won)  
          2014  
          Receivables      Payables  
        Trade
receivables
     Loans      Other
receivables
     Other
payables
     Other
liabilities
 

Parent company

   GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.    W 845,871       W —         W 39,495       W 48,749       W 4,997,593   

Subsidiaries

   Gravity Interactive, Inc.(*1)      1,611,192         1,823,140         966         1,572         —     
  

Gravity Middle East & Africa FZ-LLC

     —           —           —           —           1,550,301   
  

NeoCyon, Inc.

     248,901         —           74,053         44,000         117,799   
  

Gravity Games Corp.(*2)

     755         1,972,000         1,949,033         —           —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      W 2,706,719       W 3,795,140       W 2,063,547       W 94,321       W 6,665,693   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*1) Interest income recognized in relation to the loans granted to Gravity Interactive Inc. for the year ended 2015 is W89,660 thousand (2014: W64,330 thousand). With respect to the loans, the Company recorded W2,381,300 thousand as allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 (2014: W1,823,140 thousand). Meanwhile, the allowance for doubtful accounts for the trade receivables as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are W1,715,070 thousand and W1,046,400 thousand, respectively.
(*2) The Company recorded allowances for doubtful accounts for the loans and accrued income of W2,087,152 thousand as of December 31, 2015, and 2014. In addition, the Company recorded allowances for doubtful accounts for other receivables and advance payments of W1,785,778 thousand and W1,833,882 thousand as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Related to these, the Company recognized reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts of W48,104 thousand and bad expense of W10,133 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

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Fund transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)                   
          2015  
      Loan      Collection  

Subsidiaries

   Gravity Interactive, Inc.    W 558,160       W —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
(in thousands of Korean won)                   
          2014  
      Loan      Collection  

Subsidiaries

   Gravity Games Corp.    W 216,490       W —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

20. Financial Instruments

(a) Fair value of financial instruments

There are no financial instruments that subsequently measured at fair value in December 31, 2015 and 2014.

(b) Maturity analysis of financial liabilities

Details of financial liabilities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2015  
     Less than 3
months
     3 months–
1 year
     More than
1 year
     Total  

Other payables

   W 1,007,053       W 797,298       W —         W 1,804,351   

Leasehold deposits received

     —           —           120,535         120,535   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 1,007,053       W 797,298       W 120,535       W 1,924,886   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
(in thousands of Korean won)  
     2014  
     Less than
3 months
     3 months–
1 year
     More than
1 year
     Total  

Other payables

   W 727,560       W 954,258       W —         W 1,681,818   

Leasehold deposits received

     —           —           117,799         117,799   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   W 727,560       W 954,258       W 117,799       W 1,799,617   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(c) Liquidity risk management

The ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors that has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short-term, mid-term and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and banking facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

 

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21. Events after the Reporting Period

(a) Approval of financial statements

The non-consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2015 were approved by the Board of Directors on March 4, 2016.

(b) Cancel the online-game license contract

The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a termination of the license and distribution agreement for Ragnarok Online II with GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. (“GungHo”). As part of the termination, $5,000 thousand in initial payments received from GungHo will be refunded evenly over four times by the end of the December 2017.

 

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