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Ubisoft First-Quarter 2019-20 Financial Results

Ubisoft’s first-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2019-20 demonstrate a period of robust performance that exceeded internal targets, driven primarily by strong player engagement and recurring investment.

• Ubisoft exceeded its Q1 2019-20 net bookings target of €270 million, achieving €314.2 million despite a 17.6% year-over-year decline.
• Player Recurring Investment (PRI), including DLC and season passes, grew by 19.5% to €150.4 million, underscoring a strategic shift toward long-term revenue streams.
• Digital net bookings accounted for 93.1% of total revenue, reflecting the company's heavy reliance on digital distribution channels.

Ubisoft Full-Year 2018-19 Earnings Results

Ubisoft achieved record financial performance for the 2018-19 fiscal year, characterized by significant growth in digital engagement and recurring revenue streams.

• Ubisoft achieved record financial performance in fiscal year 2018-19, with net bookings rising 17.1% to €2,028.6 million and non-IFRS operating income increasing 49% to €446 million.
• Digital net bookings grew 39% to represent 68.8% of total revenue, successfully surpassing the company's 65% target.
• Player Recurring Investment (PRI) from DLC, season passes, and subscriptions rose 33.4%, now accounting for 31.7% of total net bookings.

Ubisoft Third-Quarter 2018-19 Sales

Ubisoft’s third-quarter fiscal 2018-19 sales report highlights a period of resilient performance within a highly competitive market.

• Ubisoft achieved €1,351.9 million in net bookings for the first nine months of fiscal 2018-19, a 13.5% year-over-year increase, while maintaining a full-year target of approximately €2,050 million.
• Digital net bookings grew 33.9% to €897.8 million over the nine-month period, now representing 66.4% of the company's total net bookings.
• Back-catalog net bookings surged 38.6% and Player Recurring Investment (PRI) grew 38.9%, driven by sustained engagement in established titles like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Far Cry 5.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Supplementary Information for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2018

Nintendo’s financial performance for the six-month period ending September 2018 reflects a period of significant growth, characterized by strong sales momentum and improved profitability.

• Nintendo reported net sales of 388.9 billion yen and an operating profit of 61.4 billion yen for the six-month period ending September 2018, marking a significant increase from the 39.9 billion yen operating profit recorded in the same period the previous year.
• The Nintendo Switch platform remains the primary driver of the company's hardware and software sales, supported by a strong gross profit margin of 44.2 percent.
• Overseas markets are critical to financial performance, accounting for approximately 78.7 percent of total revenue by the end of the second quarter.

Ubisoft FY19 Earnings: First Half

The first half of the 2018-2019 fiscal year reflects a period of robust financial expansion for Ubisoft, characterized by significant growth in digital revenue and strong performance across its core franchises.

• Ubisoft achieved 746 million euros in net bookings for the first half of FY19, representing a 60% year-over-year increase.
• Non-IFRS operating income grew significantly to 110.2 million euros, up from 3.1 million euros in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
• Digital revenue rose 52% to 519 million euros, while recurring player investment increased 49% to 262 million euros.

Nintendo Annual Report 2018

The fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, marked a period of substantial financial revitalization for Nintendo, characterized by a 115.8% increase in net sales to ¥1,055,682 million and a 504.7% surge in operating profit to ¥177,557 million.

• Nintendo achieved significant financial growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, with net sales rising 115.8% to ¥1,055,682 million and operating profit surging 504.7% to ¥177,557 million.
• The company's financial success was primarily driven by the global market penetration of the Nintendo Switch hardware and strong software sales, highlighted by the performance of Super Mario Odyssey.
• Nintendo maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and short-term investments exceeding ¥1 trillion, relying entirely on internal funding rather than external debt.

Ubisoft First-Quarter 2018-19 Sales

Ubisoft’s first-quarter fiscal 2018-19 financial results demonstrate a period of record growth, characterized by a successful digital transformation and strong performance across its back-catalog.

• Ubisoft reported first-quarter fiscal 2018-19 sales of €400.0 million and net bookings of €381.5 million, marking an 88.8% increase over the same period in the previous year.
• Digital net bookings rose 76.7% to €287.0 million, accounting for 75.2% of the company's total net bookings for the quarter.
• Back-catalog performance was a primary driver of growth, with net bookings increasing 74.7% to €332.6 million.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 2018 Supplementary Information

This financial summary details Nintendo’s performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, highlighting a period of significant growth driven by the success of the Nintendo Switch platform.

• Nintendo achieved a significant financial turnaround for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, with net sales reaching 1,055,682 million yen and operating profit rising to 177,557 million yen.
• Hardware sales served as the primary revenue engine, consistently accounting for over 60% of total dedicated video game platform sales throughout the fiscal year.
• Digital sales nearly doubled year-over-year, growing from 32.5 billion yen to 60.8 billion yen, indicating a clear consumer shift toward digital content and add-ons.

Toadman Interactive: Interim Report 1 December 2017 – 28 February 2018

Toadman Interactive’s interim report for the period of December 1, 2017, to February 28, 2018, details a period of significant financial expansion and structural development for the Swedish game developer.

• Toadman Interactive reported a 862% increase in net revenue to 12.02 million SEK for the period ending February 28, 2018, compared to 1.25 million SEK in the prior year.
• Operating profit (EBIT) reached 4.54 million SEK with a 37.1% margin, a significant turnaround from the 1.01 million SEK loss recorded in the same period the previous year.
• Financial growth was primarily driven by milestone payments from a partnership with the Chinese firm Leyou and a 22 million SEK share issue conducted in December 2017.

Corporate Management Policy Briefing: Nine Months Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2018

The corporate management policy briefing for the nine-month period ending March 2018 outlines Nintendo’s strategic focus on expanding the reach of its intellectual property across hardware, software, and smart-device platforms.

• Nintendo Switch global cumulative sell-through surpassed 13 million units by the end of 2017, with North American sales velocity outpacing the original Wii launch trajectory.
• Three flagship Switch titles—Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—each exceeded 6 million units in sales, driving high hardware attach rates.
• Nintendo is expanding its platform ecosystem with the scheduled September 2018 launch of Nintendo Switch Online and the introduction of the Nintendo Labo product line.

Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2017: Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. reported significant financial growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2017, driven primarily by the successful market adoption of the Nintendo Switch hardware and software.

• Nintendo achieved a 175.5% increase in net sales to 857.0 billion yen and a 494.6% surge in operating profit to 156.4 billion yen for the nine months ending December 31, 2017.
• The Nintendo Switch drove hardware sales of 12.13 million units and software sales of 47.10 million units, supported by major titles like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2.
• International markets accounted for 74.7% of total revenue, confirming the company's heavy reliance on global demand.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Supplementary Information (Nine-Month Period Ended December 2017)

The Nintendo earnings supplementary information for the nine-month period ending December 2017 details a period of significant financial growth driven by the strong market performance of the Nintendo Switch platform.