Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2010: Supplementary Information

The financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2010 reflect a period of contraction for Nintendo following several years of rapid growth. Net sales for the fiscal year reached 1.43 trillion yen, a decline from the 1.84 trillion yen reported in the previous fiscal year. Operating income similarly decreased to 356.6 billion yen, down from 555.3 billion yen in the prior period. Despite these declines, the company maintained a net income of 228.6 billion yen, supported by a net income ratio of 15.9 percent.

The data highlights a shift in performance across key hardware platforms, specifically the Nintendo DS and Wii. Sales volume for both hardware and software experienced fluctuations across major geographic regions, including Japan, the Americas, and other international markets. The company’s performance was influenced by the lifecycle stages of these platforms and the release timing of major software titles. Notable million-seller titles for the fiscal year included Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver for the Nintendo DS, and Wii Sports Resort and New Super Mario Bros. Wii for the Wii console.

The financial summary also provides detailed insights into the impact of foreign exchange rates on the company’s consolidated results. Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar and the Euro against the yen significantly influenced net sales and non-operating income throughout the fiscal year. The report concludes with a forward-looking perspective, outlining the software launch schedules for the upcoming fiscal year and confirming the planned introduction of the Nintendo 3DS. This comprehensive overview serves to contextualize the company's fiscal position and strategic direction as it transitioned into the 2011 fiscal year.