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Sammy Corporation Business Report 2004

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6 takeaways

01
Sammy Corporation completed a merger with SEGA to form SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. on October 1, 2004, aiming to integrate technical and management resources.See it on page 4
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Consolidated net sales surged by 51.5% to ¥251,226 million, while net income grew by 39.6% to ¥32,196 million during the 2004 fiscal year.See it on page 32
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The Hokuto No Ken pachislot machine became the industry’s best-selling title with over 550,000 units sold, driving record operating income in the pachinko and pachislot segments.See it on page 38
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The amusement arcade and home video game divisions reported operating losses due to high research and development expenditures.See it on page 34
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The company pursued aggressive expansion through the acquisition of APANDA Inc. and Nissho Inter Life, alongside the development of the ATOMISWAVE hardware platform.See it on page 22
06
Management implemented an executive officer system to improve agility and oversight while addressing ongoing patent and damages litigation with Aruze and Abilit Corporation.See it on page 23

Summary

Sammy Corporation achieved unprecedented financial growth during the 2004 fiscal year, characterized by a 51.5% surge in consolidated net sales to ¥251,226 million and a 39.6% increase in net income to ¥32,196 million. This performance was primarily fueled by the historic success of the Hokuto No Ken pachislot machine, which secured its position as the industry’s best-selling title with over 550,000 units sold. While the pachinko and pachislot segments delivered record operating income, the company faced challenges in its amusement arcade and home video game divisions, where elevated research and development costs resulted in operating losses.

The central strategic objective for the period was the transition toward a comprehensive global entertainment entity, culminating in the formation of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. This integration, effective October 1, 2004, was designed to synthesize the complementary technical and management resources of both organizations. Beyond this merger, the company pursued aggressive expansion through the acquisition of entities such as APANDA Inc. and Nissho Inter Life, alongside the development of new hardware platforms like ATOMISWAVE and investments in commercial facility projects.

Corporate governance and legal stability remained critical focus areas throughout the year. The company implemented an executive officer system to enhance management agility and oversight while navigating ongoing patent and damages litigation with Aruze and Abilit Corporation in the Tokyo High Court. Supported by a 1.5-for-1 stock split and a diversified portfolio spanning manufacturing, digital content, and facility operations, the organization successfully positioned itself to leverage its strong market share in the Japanese gaming sector toward broader international entertainment markets.