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Square Enix reported a net loss of ¥13,714 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, marking its first operating loss since the 2003 merger despite a 15.7% increase in net sales to ¥147,981 million.
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The company incurred ¥11,210 million in extraordinary losses due to the disposal and revaluation of game content as part of a major organizational restructuring.
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High-definition (HD) titles, specifically Tomb Raider and Hitman: Absolution, failed to meet sales targets, leading to a structural crisis driven by high retail promotion costs and intense competition.
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Management is pivoting toward a 'unified system' strategy that prioritizes digital distribution, free-to-play models, and tablet development to address long development cycles in the console space.
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While the Amusement division posted an operating loss due to weak arcade machine sales, the company maintained a stable liquidity position with ¥98,822 million in cash and cash equivalents.
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Net cash from operating activities dropped by 98.4%, prompting the company to shift focus toward network-compliant entertainment and region-specific content portfolios to adapt to the global market.