Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2008

Capcom achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, characterized by consolidated net sales of 83,097 million yen and a substantial 36.6 percent increase in operating income to 13,121 million yen. This upward trajectory was primarily fueled by the robust performance of the Home Video Games segment, which generated 51,679 million yen in revenue. The success of flagship franchises, most notably Devil May Cry 4 and the Resident Evil series, underscored the effectiveness of the company’s proprietary MT Framework development strategy in streamlining production and enhancing title quality.

While the home video game and mobile content divisions thrived, the company encountered headwinds within its arcade operations and arcade game sales segments. These areas struggled against broader market shifts and intensifying industry competition, highlighting a divergence in performance between digital home entertainment and physical, location-based gaming. Despite these localized challenges, improved profitability across most geographic regions contributed to a strong overall fiscal outcome.

To sustain this momentum, the company is shifting its strategic focus toward multi-platform development and aggressive international expansion. By leveraging its established intellectual property across diverse media formats, the organization aims to mitigate the impact of escalating development costs and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global market. This forward-looking approach emphasizes the necessity of maximizing the value of core assets to ensure long-term stability and growth in the face of ongoing industry pressures.