Square Enix FY2007 First-Half Financial Results

The Square Enix financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2007, ending September 30, 2007, provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s performance across its diverse business segments, including offline and online gaming, mobile content, publishing, and amusement operations. The primary objective of the report is to detail the company’s consolidated financial standing and operational progress during this period, while outlining projections for the remainder of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008.

Financial data indicates that the company generated 72.27 billion yen in net sales during the first half of the fiscal year, resulting in an operating income of 9.75 billion yen. The amusement segment emerged as a significant driver of growth, benefiting from the successful launch of the Dragon Quest Monster Battleroad arcade game in July 2007. By the end of September 2007, this title had achieved an installation base of approximately 3,500 units and shipped over 31.7 million cards, demonstrating strong consumer engagement in the kids' card game market. Conversely, the online gaming segment maintained a high operating margin of 52.9%, despite a slight decline in net sales compared to the same period in the previous year.

The report covers global operations with a focus on the Japanese market, utilizing internal financial records and operational data from Taito-managed arcade outlets. Projections for the full fiscal year 2007 estimate total net sales of 162.5 billion yen and an operating income of 21 billion yen. Management emphasizes that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, including currency fluctuations, competitive pressures, and evolving consumer preferences, and notes that financial figures were adjusted in December 2007 to account for subsequent events following the initial November briefing.