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Consolidated Quarterly Data Appendix: FY2025 3rd Quarter

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Koei Tecmo’s financial performance through the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 demonstrates robust growth driven by a strong international presence and the steady expansion of its core intellectual properties. Consolidated sales reached 51,729 million yen year-to-date, supported by a healthy 32% profit ratio in the third quarter. The Entertainment segment remains the primary engine of this success, contributing 47.5 billion yen to total revenue. This performance is increasingly global in scope, with overseas sales accounting for 36.1% of total revenue and a significant 75.9% of total game units sold. Digital transformation remains a key trend for the firm, as evidenced by a 68% digital download rate across 6.06 million units sold during the period. The company’s long-term stability is anchored by its flagship franchises, with Dynasty Warriors and Nobunaga’s Ambition reaching lifetime milestones of 24 million and 11 million units, respectively. While the Online and Mobile sector slightly edges out Console and PC sales in terms of year-to-date revenue, both segments remain vital to the corporate strategy. To support this continued growth, the organization has expanded its consolidated headcount to 2,849 employees, positioning itself to meet a full-year sales forecast of 92,000 million yen. Future growth is predicated on an aggressive multi-platform release schedule extending into 2026. Strategic focus is shifting toward next-generation hardware, with several high-profile titles slated for the Nintendo Switch 2, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Pokémon Pokopia. The pipeline also features major sequels to established action franchises, such as Ninja Gaiden 4 and Nioh 3, alongside continued investment in the mobile market through both in-house development and licensed IP for the Chinese market. This diversified approach across hardware cycles and geographic regions underscores a commitment to maintaining high profitability through a mix of legacy brand management and new platform adoption.

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