Earnings Release for the Three-Month Period Ended June 2014: Supplementary Information

This supplementary earnings information details Nintendo’s financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2015, covering the period from April to June 2014. The data reflects a challenging financial environment, characterized by a net loss of 9.9 billion yen and an operating loss of 9.5 billion yen. Net sales for the quarter reached 74.7 billion yen, a decline from the 81.5 billion yen reported during the same period in the previous fiscal year. The gross profit margin remained relatively stable at 43.5 percent, though the company faced significant pressure from operating expenses and unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuations compared to the prior year’s gains.

The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of foreign currency transactions, noting that the company’s financial position is sensitive to shifts in the U.S. dollar and Euro. As of June 30, 2014, Nintendo held significant cash and deposit balances in these currencies, and the document tracks average exchange rates and non-consolidated purchase data to illustrate the impact of currency volatility on overall earnings. These figures are presented alongside historical data dating back to 2011 to provide context for the company’s long-term financial trajectory.

Beyond financial metrics, the document outlines the company’s operational focus through its software pipeline. A key performance indicator highlighted is the success of the Wii U title Mario Kart 8, which achieved 2.82 million units in global sales during the quarter. The report also provides extensive launch schedules for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software across Japan, the United States, and Europe, extending into 2015. This forward-looking information includes both first-party titles and a robust lineup of third-party software, signaling a strategic emphasis on content development to drive hardware engagement and improve future consolidated results.