Dentsu Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Japanese GAAP)

Dentsu Inc. (TOKYO:4324)(ISIN:JP3551520004)(President & CEO: Tadashi Ishii; Head Office: Tokyo; Capital: 58,967.1 million yen) today convened a meeting of its Board of Directors at its Head Office in Tokyo at which it finalized its consolidated and non-consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2012 (April 1–September 30, 2012).

Summary of financial results for the period
During the six-month period ended September 30, 2012, the Japanese economy showed a gradual recovery due to demand from reconstruction in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the effects of policies such as Japan's eco-car subsidy program. However, the situation remained uncertain due to concerns about the European government debt crisis, economic slowdown overseas and prolonged appreciation of the yen.

Meanwhile, demand for advertising, mainly television spots, showed a strong upturn in the April–June quarter as the market rebounded from the effects of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which had affected the advertising industry during the same period a year earlier. However, against the background of increasing uncertainty about the future of the global economy, advertising demand started to slow in the summer.

Under such circumstances, the Dentsu Group (hereinafter "the Group") leveraged its comprehensive resources and proactively pursued a diverse array of business opportunities by offering "Integrated Communication Design" solutions. Furthermore, events such as the London 2012 Olympic Games provided the Group with opportunities for multi-faceted business development.

As a result, for the six months ended September 30, 2012, the Group posted consolidated billings (net sales) of 921,036 million yen, an increase of 6.7% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year; gross profit of 162,654 million yen, an increase of 8.9%; operating income of 22,110 million yen, an increase of 51.9%; and ordinary income of 19,784 million yen, an increase of 0.9%. The Group recorded net income of 9,349 million yen, an increase of 16.8%, for the six months ended September 30, 2012.

Looking at the results by business segment, net sales of 891,286 million yen, an increase of 6.8% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year, and segment income of 19,766 million yen, an increase of 63.9%, were posted in the Advertising segment. In the Information Services segment, net sales of 33,328 million yen, an increase of 8.8%, and segment income of 1,014 million yen, an increase of 67.3%, were posted. Net sales in the Other Business segment totaled 8,337 million yen, a decrease of 11.9%, with segment income of 462 million yen, an increase of 31.0%.

By geographic area, net sales of 794,742 million yen, an increase of 4.7% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year, and operating income of 19,960 million yen, an increase of 45.3%, were posted in Japan. In other countries, net sales of 130,454 million yen, an increase of 19.6%, and operating income of 2,036 million yen, an increase of 265.3%, were posted.

Regarding Group companies with a December 31 closing date, including subsidiaries in countries other than Japan, their financial results for the six months from January 1 to June 30, 2012 are, as a general rule, incorporated in the consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2012.

Dentsu posted non-consolidated billings (net sales) of 676,126 million yen, an increase of 4.2% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year; gross profit of 93,400 million yen, an increase of 5.9%; operating income of 14,080 million yen, an increase of 67.7%; ordinary income of 14,731 million yen, a decrease of 2.0%; and net income of 8,109 million yen, an increase of 1.7%.

For more details regarding the consolidated and non-consolidated results, please see the presentation slides that will be uploaded to the Presentation Materials section of the company website on November 13 at:
http://www.dentsu.com/ir/data/setsumeikai/index.html

Reference: Scope of Consolidated Financial Results
As of September 30, 2012, the Dentsu Group includes 149 consolidated subsidiary companies and 40 affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method. 90 of these companies are located in Japan and 99 in countries other than Japan. By business segment, 171 of these companies fall into the Advertising segment, 13 into the Information Services segment, and 5 into the Other Businesses segment.

Outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013
Although the net sales and operating income results for the first half (the six-month period ended September 30, 2012) were almost in line with expectations, advertising demand is slowing down. In view of this situation, Dentsu has amended its forecast of consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, which was announced on May 14, 2012. As shown in the chart below, the net sales forecast was revised slightly downward. With regard to the operating income forecast, Dentsu will work toward achieving the target announced on May 14 through cost controls. The full-year ordinary income and net income forecasts were revised after the differences between the forecasts and actual results for the first half were taken into account.

On July 12, 2012 Dentsu announced that it has agreed with Aegis Group plc, a leading global media and digital communications agency headquartered in the United Kingdom, to start proceedings to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under the laws of England and Wales that will make it a wholly owned subsidiary of Dentsu. Since the actual date when the recommended acquisition of Aegis by Dentsu will come into force has not yet been finalized, the effect of this acquisition on the Company's consolidated results has not been taken into consideration at the present time. Dentsu will announce the specific effect of the acquisition on its performance in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 at an appropriate time.

Dentsu's forecast of non-consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013 that was released on May 14, 2012 has been amended as follows:

• Net sales: 1,440.0 billion yen (2.5% year-on-year increase)
• Operating income: 39.0 billion yen (23.1% year-on-year increase)
• Ordinary income: 39.9 billion yen (1.9% year-on-year decrease)
• Net income: 20.0 billion yen (52.6% year-on-year decrease)

Dividends
The interim dividend per share of common stock will be 16.0 yen, and the total annual dividend is expected to be 32.0 yen, as was announced on May 14, 2012.

Since Dentsu considers a "sustainable and stable" dividend to be the basis of its shareholder returns policy, it will continue to make utmost efforts to maximize shareholder returns through medium- to long-term growth of the business while sustaining financial stability and soundness and securing the investments needed for further growth mainly in its digital and global operations.

Cautionary statement with respect to forward-looking statements
These business results forecasts have been made by Dentsu on the basis of currently available information, and hence involve potential risks and uncertainties. Consequently, actual business results may differ from the forecasts due to changes in various factors.

About Dentsu Inc.
Founded in 1901, Dentsu Inc. has held the position of the world's largest single-brand agency for almost 40 years. Through its unique "Integrated Communication Design" approach, Dentsu offers multinational clients the most comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services in the industry. While continuing to pursue innovation in the digital arena, Dentsu is active in the production and marketing of sports, movies, anime and other entertainment content on a global scale. The Dentsu Group has more than 6,000 clients and over 20,000 employees worldwide.
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