- 01
Square Enix acquired Taito Corporation in FY2006, driving a 68.5% increase in net sales to ¥124.5 billion.
- 02
Operating income declined 41.4% to ¥15.5 billion due to console lifecycle transitions, underperforming titles, and a ¥3.9 billion goodwill write-down for UIEvolution.
- 03
The Taito acquisition increased total assets to ¥284.3 billion but required the issuance of ¥50 billion in corporate bonds and resulted in initial operating losses within the new Amusement segment.
- 04
Flagship titles Final Fantasy XII and Kingdom Hearts II were key revenue drivers, shipping a combined total of over 3.6 million units.
- 05
Foreign investment in the company grew significantly, rising from 4.46% to 19.65% over a two-year period.
- 06
Management shifted toward a 'community management' strategy, focusing on multi-platform delivery, network-compliant entertainment, and applying game technology to sectors like education and IPTV.
- 07
Japan remained the dominant market, accounting for 87% of total sales, while the company set a long-term goal of achieving a 20% operating income ratio.