This is just appalling

[Mimilu]

There's an interview somewhere where it was stated but I've not got a link.

I have doubts... >x>
I don't think Yoshi-P or the rest of the Dev team would say anything or be allowed to say anything about the games financial situation.
Personally, I think SE pools all their money together and gives XIV a stipend, increasing it when it's time for a new expansion.