Sega Sammy Management Meeting 2021

Key insights

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Key Investment

Sega Sammy is investing ¥100 billion over five years.

This investment is for developing 'Super Games' and modernizing legacy business segments. It is part of the 'Beyond the Status Quo' global expansion strategy.

Division Shift

The Pachislot and Pachinko division is transitioning to 'smart' machines.

The goal is to establish smart-only gaming halls by 2023.

Like upgrading from a flip phone to a smartphone, these machines offer more features and better data.

Pachinko Modernization. The Pachislot and Pachinko division is transitioning to 'smart' machines to improve operational efficiency and data-driven insights.

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Summary

Sega Sammy is executing a comprehensive medium-term strategy titled "Beyond the Status Quo," which aims to transform the organization into a premier global content provider. By leveraging the largest research and development network among Japanese gaming firms, the company is aggressively expanding its reach to a global audience of three billion potential players. The core thesis centers on maximizing the value of existing intellectual property through a multi-platform monetization strategy, simultaneous global launches, and a robust media mix approach. This transition is supported by a planned ¥100 billion investment over five years, specifically targeting the development of high-engagement "Super Games" and the modernization of legacy business segments.

The company’s growth trajectory is anchored by the strong performance of key franchises such as Total War and Yakuza, which have achieved compound annual growth rates between 12% and 17%. The Sonic franchise serves as a primary case study for this success, demonstrating a 35% compound annual growth rate in consumer sales between 2017 and 2022, bolstered by strategic licensing and multimedia expansion. Simultaneously, the Pachislot and Pachinko division is undergoing a significant technological shift toward "smart" machines. These digital units are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve user experience, and provide data-driven insights for responsible gaming, with the ultimate goal of establishing smart-only gaming halls by 2023.

Financial sustainability remains a critical pillar of this strategy, with the group shifting toward rigorous ROIC-based management across all five business segments. By optimizing title portfolios, increasing component commonization, and streamlining development expenses, the company aims to achieve a consolidated return on equity exceeding 10% by fiscal year 2026. This financial discipline, combined with a target debt-to-equity ratio of 0.5 to 0.6, ensures that capital is efficiently allocated toward high-growth areas, positioning the firm for long-term stability and competitive relevance in the evolving global entertainment landscape.