Link: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/19q4release.pdf
Press Release:
In the Digital Entertainment segment for this fiscal year,"KINGDOM HEARTS III," "SHADOW OF
THE TOMB RAIDER," and "JUST CAUSE 4" drove a rise in net sales compared to the prior fiscal
year. Operating income meanwhile fell versus the prior fiscal year due to higher costs associated with the release of the new titles.
In the smart devices and PC browser area, many of the titles newly launched in the prior fiscal year and first half of this fiscal year performed below expectations and failed to generate additional revenue on top of that from existing games. A decrease in licensing income also resulted in a year-on-year decline in net sales and operating income.
In the area of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, net sales and operating income
decreased compared to the prior fiscal year, which had seen the launch of expansion packages for "FINAL FANTASY XIV" and "DRAGON QUEST X," but recurring subscription revenue remained brisk.
In the Amusement segment, net sales rose compared to the prior fiscal year thanks to the release of new amusement machines and solid amusement facility operations. Operating income meanwhile fell versus the prior fiscal year due to higher depreciation charges associated with the installation of new machines at amusement facilities.
In the Publication segment, net sales in digital formats grew sharply while comics in print format were on par with the prior fiscal year. In addition, the MANGA UP! comic app posted an increase in sales, resulting in this segment's higher net sales and operating income year-on-year.
In the Merchandising segment, net sales and operating income fell versus the prior fiscal year due to a high hurdle set by the release of new merchandise based on key IP a year earlier and to strategic investments aimed at developing new businesses.
About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is the holding company leading
the group of Square Enix companies (the "Square Enix Group") with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Square Enix Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 144
million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.
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Final Fantasy Series: 144M units (increase of 2 million units since the last updated numbers at Q2 FY3/2019)
Dragon Quest series: 78M units (increase of 2 million units since the last updated numbers at Q1 FY3/2019)
Tomb Raider series: 74M units (increase of 7 million units since the last updated numbers at Q2 FY3/2019)
Press Release:
In the Digital Entertainment segment for this fiscal year,"KINGDOM HEARTS III," "SHADOW OF
THE TOMB RAIDER," and "JUST CAUSE 4" drove a rise in net sales compared to the prior fiscal
year. Operating income meanwhile fell versus the prior fiscal year due to higher costs associated with the release of the new titles.
In the smart devices and PC browser area, many of the titles newly launched in the prior fiscal year and first half of this fiscal year performed below expectations and failed to generate additional revenue on top of that from existing games. A decrease in licensing income also resulted in a year-on-year decline in net sales and operating income.
In the area of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, net sales and operating income
decreased compared to the prior fiscal year, which had seen the launch of expansion packages for "FINAL FANTASY XIV" and "DRAGON QUEST X," but recurring subscription revenue remained brisk.
In the Amusement segment, net sales rose compared to the prior fiscal year thanks to the release of new amusement machines and solid amusement facility operations. Operating income meanwhile fell versus the prior fiscal year due to higher depreciation charges associated with the installation of new machines at amusement facilities.
In the Publication segment, net sales in digital formats grew sharply while comics in print format were on par with the prior fiscal year. In addition, the MANGA UP! comic app posted an increase in sales, resulting in this segment's higher net sales and operating income year-on-year.
In the Merchandising segment, net sales and operating income fell versus the prior fiscal year due to a high hurdle set by the release of new merchandise based on key IP a year earlier and to strategic investments aimed at developing new businesses.
About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is the holding company leading
the group of Square Enix companies (the "Square Enix Group") with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Square Enix Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 144
million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.
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Final Fantasy Series: 144M units (increase of 2 million units since the last updated numbers at Q2 FY3/2019)
Dragon Quest series: 78M units (increase of 2 million units since the last updated numbers at Q1 FY3/2019)
Tomb Raider series: 74M units (increase of 7 million units since the last updated numbers at Q2 FY3/2019)
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