Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2012

The financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 (ending March 2012) show a modest improvement in consolidated performance compared with the same period in 2010. Net sales rose by 7.1 % to ¥32,080 million from ¥29,974 million in the prior year’s third quarter. Gross profit increased 42.8 % to ¥11,558 million, while operating income surged 51.3 % to ¥3,305 million, reflecting stronger profitability across most business segments.

Segment analysis reveals that Game Software sales grew 11.9 % to ¥21,594 million, contributing the largest share of operating income (¥2,336 million). Online & Mobile sales expanded 26.5 % to ¥4,610 million and generated a positive operating income of ¥1,202 million after a loss in the previous year. Media & Rights sales increased 24.2 % to ¥1,483 million but produced a modest operating profit of ¥157 million. Pachislot & Pachinko and Amusement Facilities sales both declined sharply (−30.7 % and −38.2 %, respectively), resulting in lower operating contributions of ¥497 million and ¥203 million. The Other segment saw a 7.4 % sales rise but remained a small contributor to operating income.

Overall, the company’s forecasted full‑year net sales for FY2011 were set at ¥35,000 million, a 9.1 % increase over the prior year’s full‑year figure. Operating income forecasts were raised to ¥5,000 million, reflecting a 51.3 % year‑over‑year improvement. The data derive from consolidated financial statements covering all business segments in Japan, with figures reported in millions of yen.