Financial Results Briefing: Supplementary Information for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2008

This financial briefing outlines the performance of Nintendo Co., Ltd. for the six-month period ending September 30, 2008. The data reflects a period of significant growth, with net sales reaching 836.8 billion yen, up from 694.8 billion yen in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Operating income also saw a substantial increase, rising to 252.1 billion yen, representing an operating income ratio of 30.1 percent. Despite these gains, net income was impacted by foreign exchange losses totaling 33.5 billion yen, resulting in a net income of 144.8 billion yen for the half-year.

The company’s financial strength during this period was driven by the continued market penetration of the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms. Hardware and software sales remained robust across Japan, the Americas, and other international regions. Key software titles, such as Mario Kart Wii, Wii Sports, and Wii Fit, achieved significant unit sales, with Wii Sports reaching a life-to-date total of 30.87 million units by the end of September 2008. The report also highlights a consistent pipeline of upcoming first-party releases and third-party software support for both platforms to sustain momentum through the remainder of the fiscal year.

The analysis covers global operations, with specific attention paid to foreign currency transaction impacts, including the average exchange rates for the U.S. dollar and the Euro. The document serves as a supplementary resource for investors, providing detailed breakdowns of quarterly income statements, regional hardware and software sales units, and a comprehensive schedule of product launches. These figures illustrate a period of high profitability and market expansion, tempered by the volatility of global currency markets.