Financial Highlights: 1st Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 2011

The financial highlights cover Tecmo Koei Holdings’ first half of fiscal year 2010, ending March 2011, and compare results to the same period in 2009 as well as full‑year figures. Net sales fell 27.5 % year‑on‑year in the first half, reaching ¥34.5 billion versus ¥15.3 billion in 2009, but the full‑year forecast of ¥36.5 billion represents a modest 5.8 % increase over the previous year’s full‑year sales of ¥34.0 billion. Gross profit declined 40.9 % in the first half, while operating income swung from a loss of ¥641 million to a profit of ¥641 million, reflecting a 680 % improvement. Income before taxes rose sharply to ¥3.0 billion, and net income turned positive at ¥2.6 billion after a ¥415 million loss in 2009.

Segment analysis shows Game Software sales dropped 34.2 % to ¥23.1 billion, yet the full‑year forecast is only 6.9 % higher than 2009. Online & Mobile sales fell 12.3 %, Media & Rights declined 20.5 %, and Pachislot & Pachinko sales fell 22.8 %. Amusement Facilities sales decreased 10.7 %, while the Other segment grew 150 % in the first half, though it remains a small contributor. Operating income by segment reveals significant swings: Game Software moved from a loss of ¥839 million to a profit of ¥1.2 billion, Online & Mobile remained negative, Media & Rights improved modestly, and Amusement Facilities saw a 249 % rise in the first half.

The data derive from consolidated financial statements for the Japanese company, covering domestic and international operations across five business segments. The report presents year‑on‑year comparisons and full‑year forecasts, highlighting volatility in gaming and entertainment revenue streams while noting overall profitability improvement for the fiscal year.