Key insights
7 takeaways · ~3 min read- 01BANDAI NAMCO Group launched a new Mid-term Plan in April 2012, aiming to be the "Leading Innovator in Global Entertainment" with a vision of "Empower, Gain Momentum, Accelerate Evolution" for sustained growth.See it on page 8
- 02The Group's net sales increased by 12.4% to ¥177,994 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, with segment income rising 16.7% to ¥16,113 million.See it on page 36
- 03The Content SBU showed the strongest growth, with net sales increasing by ¥45,587 million and segment income by ¥13,911 million in 2012 compared to 2011.See it on page 35
- 04The Toys and Hobby SBU saw strong domestic performance from the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai series, and overseas success with POWER RANGERS SAMURAI toys in North America and character products in Asia.See it on page 22
- 05Key character sales for the Group in 2012 included Mobile Suit Gundam series (¥44.7 billion), Kamen Rider series (¥31.9 billion), and ONE PIECE (¥28.8 billion).See it on page 22
- 06The Amusement Facility SBU aims to be a No. 1 share leader by leveraging Group strengths, focusing on customer segment-specific facilities and services, and expanding into Asia with Japanese know-how.See it on page 20
- 07Cash and cash equivalents increased from ¥89,330 million in 2011 to ¥107,327 million in 2012.See it on page 46
Summary
The BANDAI NAMCO Group develops entertainment-related products and services in a wide range of fields, including toys, arcade game machines, home video game software, visual software, network content, and amusement facilities. In April 2012, we started a Mid-term Plan that includes the vision of “Empower, Gain Momentum, Accelerate Evolution.” Aiming to be No. 1 with strong conviction, we are committed to being the “Leading Innovator in Global Entertainment” and recording strong growth.
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