Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Square Enix
Square Enix acquired Eidos Ltd. for £84.3 million in 2008 to integrate Western intellectual properties like Tomb Raider and Hitman into its portfolio as part of a globalization strategy.
Fiscal year 2009 performance saw net sales decline 8.0% to ¥135,693 million and net income drop 31.1% to ¥6,333 million, impacted by arcade segment contraction and inventory valuation losses of ¥5,368 million.
On October 1, 2008, the company transitioned to a holding company structure, Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., to better manage its diverse gaming, mobile, and publishing operations.
Despite financial declines, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with ¥111.9 billion in cash and a net asset ratio of 69.1%, supporting a dividend of ¥30.00 per share.
Management set a 2010 net sales target of ¥180,000 million, focusing on media convergence and network-compliant entertainment to transition into a diversified global provider of digital content.
The company’s capital base broadened significantly between 2004 and 2009, characterized by an increase in institutional and foreign investment.
Square Enix acquired Eidos Ltd. for £84.3 million in 2008 to integrate Western intellectual properties like Tomb Raider and Hitman into its portfolio as part of a globalization strategy.
Fiscal year 2009 performance saw net sales decline 8.0% to ¥135,693 million and net income drop 31.1% to ¥6,333 million, impacted by arcade segment contraction and inventory valuation losses of ¥5,368 million.
On October 1, 2008, the company transitioned to a holding company structure, Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., to better manage its diverse gaming, mobile, and publishing operations.
Despite financial declines, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with ¥111.9 billion in cash and a net asset ratio of 69.1%, supporting a dividend of ¥30.00 per share.
Management set a 2010 net sales target of ¥180,000 million, focusing on media convergence and network-compliant entertainment to transition into a diversified global provider of digital content.
The company’s capital base broadened significantly between 2004 and 2009, characterized by an increase in institutional and foreign investment.