Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GRAVITY Co., Ltd.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: April 2009 (Filing Date: April 7, 2009)
Business Overview: Gravity is a Korean developer and publisher of online games. Its principal product, Ragnarok Online, is commercially offered in 24 countries including Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a cover document incorporating audited financial statements by reference. The text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the current period.
- Audited Data Available: Non-consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008, and 2007 (prepared under K-GAAP).
- Source of Data: Exhibit 99.1 (Audited non-consolidated financial statements and independent auditor's report).
- Current Period Metrics: The filing text does not provide a clear value for April 2009 financial performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not explicitly detail material changes in financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It references the submission of audited statements for the fiscal years 2008 and 2007, implying these are the most recent comprehensive financial updates available in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements (using terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe"). The company states it assumes no duty to update these statements to reflect new events or circumstances.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the cover text of this filing. Investors are directed to review the Form F-1 registration statement and Form 20-F annual reports for comprehensive risk factors.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the actual audited non-consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008, and 2007.
- Verify the specific revenue and profit figures for the 2008 fiscal year, as the cover text only confirms their existence.
- Check subsequent filings for any updates to the forward-looking statements regarding the global expansion of Ragnarok Online.
- Confirm the currency of financial reporting is Korean Won (KRW) in accordance with K-GAAP.