Capcom Overview of Strategies and Plans: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010

Capcom’s strategic roadmap for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, centers on aggressive international expansion and the maximization of its core intellectual property portfolio. By leveraging flagship franchises such as Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter, the company aims to solidify its global market position. This growth strategy is underpinned by a commitment to multi-platform development, specifically targeting the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii, while utilizing proprietary MT Framework technology to streamline production and enhance software quality across diverse hardware.

Financial projections for the period reflect a period of sustained momentum, with anticipated net sales of 95 billion yen and an operating income of 15.5 billion yen. To achieve these targets, the company is prioritizing a significant increase in research and development investment, totaling 24 billion yen. This capital allocation is designed to facilitate a strategic pivot toward North American and European markets, which are expected to offset a projected decline in domestic Japanese sales. The overarching goal is to achieve an overseas sales ratio of 65 percent, ensuring long-term revenue stability through geographic diversification.

Operational efficiency remains a critical component of this fiscal outlook, particularly regarding the restructuring of the arcade division. By halting new arcade openings and focusing on the "Single Content Multiple Usage" strategy, the company intends to mitigate risks associated with physical location-based entertainment. Instead, resources are being redirected toward high-growth segments, including mobile gaming and the pachinko and pachislo sectors. These measures collectively represent a transition toward a leaner, content-focused business model capable of sustaining record-level performance in an increasingly competitive global landscape.