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Ubisoft Reports Third-Quarter 2015-16 Sales

Ubisoft’s third-quarter fiscal 2015-16 results highlight a strategic pivot toward long-term player engagement and digital revenue growth.

• Ubisoft is pausing the annual release cycle of the Assassin's Creed franchise to focus on creative revitalization.
• The company revised its full-year 2015-16 sales target to €1,360 million and set a fiscal 2016-17 sales target of €1,700 million.
• Digital revenue grew to represent 27% of total sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2015-16, while back-catalog sales increased by 42.6%.

Ubisoft H1 FY16 Earnings Presentation

The Ubisoft H1 FY16 earnings presentation outlines the company’s strategic shift toward digital expansion, multiplayer engagement, and the dominance of open-world franchises.

• Ubisoft generated 207 million euros in H1 FY16 sales, with digital revenue accounting for 48% of that total.
• Back-catalog performance grew by 53% to 184 million euros, serving as a key driver during a period that saw a 108 million euro non-IFRS operating loss.
• The company’s market share in the open-world genre nearly doubled, rising from 16% in 2008 to 30% in 2014.

Ubisoft Reports First-Half 2015-16 Sales and Earnings Figures

Ubisoft’s financial results for the first half of the 2015-16 fiscal year, ending September 30, 2015, demonstrate a period of planned transition characterized by a lack of major title releases.

• Ubisoft reported H1 2015-16 sales of €207.3 million, a 57.2% decline year-over-year due to a lack of major title releases in the period.
• Digital sales grew significantly to account for 48.3% of total revenue, up from 27.8% in the same period the previous year.
• Back-catalog sales increased by 53.1% to €184.3 million, driven by the sustained performance of franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Just Dance.

Ubisoft Reports First Quarter 2015-16 Sales

Ubisoft’s first-quarter sales for fiscal year 2015-16 reached €96.6 million, exceeding the company’s initial target of €80 million.

• Ubisoft’s Q1 2015-16 sales reached €96.6 million, exceeding the initial €80 million target despite a 73.2% year-over-year decline caused by the absence of a major launch comparable to the previous year's Watch_Dogs.
• Digital revenue grew significantly to account for 56% of total sales, up from 23.2% in the same period last year.
• Back-catalog sales increased by 59.3%, driven by sustained demand for Assassin's Creed Unity, Far Cry 4, The Crew, and Watch_Dogs.

Ubisoft FY15 Earnings Presentation

The Ubisoft Fiscal Year 2015 earnings presentation outlines a period of significant financial recovery and operational growth, driven by the successful execution of a strategy centered on systemic open-world games, digital expansion, and community engagement.

Ubisoft Full-Year 2014-15 Sales and Earnings Figures

Ubisoft achieved record financial performance for the 2014-15 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2015, with total sales reaching €1,463.8 million. This represents a 45.3% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

• Ubisoft achieved record financial performance in fiscal year 2014-15 with sales of €1,463.8 million, a 45.3% increase over the previous year.
• The company shifted from a non-IFRS operating loss of €65.6 million in 2013-14 to a record non-IFRS operating income of €170.7 million.
• Digital revenue surged 96.8% to €382.7 million, representing 26.1% of total sales and contributing to a record 77.0% gross profit margin.

Ubisoft Third Quarter 2014-15 Sales Results

Ubisoft’s third-quarter fiscal 2014-15 sales results demonstrate significant financial growth, characterized by record-breaking quarterly performance and an upward revision of full-year targets.

• Ubisoft reported third-quarter fiscal 2014-15 sales of €809.7 million, a 55.8% year-over-year increase that exceeded initial projections of €730 million.
• Full-year sales targets were raised to approximately €1,440 million, with non-IFRS operating income projected at €165 million.
• Digital revenue surged by 157% during the quarter, representing a significant strategic shift in the company's income composition.

Ubisoft Semi-Annual Financial Report: September 30, 2014

Ubisoft maintains its position as a global leader in the creation, publishing, and distribution of interactive entertainment and video games.

• Ubisoft recorded a total turnover of 1,007 million euros for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
• The company maintains a multi-platform distribution strategy across consoles, mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers.
• Core revenue and market presence are driven by a portfolio of major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Rayman, Far Cry, and the Tom Clancy series.

Ubisoft Reports First Quarter 2014-15 Sales

Ubisoft’s first-quarter fiscal 2014-15 results demonstrate significant financial growth, driven primarily by the successful launch of the new intellectual property, Watch Dogs.

• Ubisoft achieved record first-quarter sales of €360 million, a 374% year-over-year increase that surpassed the company's initial €310 million projection.
• The launch of the new intellectual property Watch Dogs was the primary growth driver, achieving 8 million sell-in units and establishing the title as a major franchise.
• Digital segment revenue grew by 149% to €84 million, fueled by Watch Dogs, mobile Free-to-Play titles, and smaller digital releases.

Ubisoft FY14 Earnings Presentation

The Ubisoft Fiscal Year 2014 earnings presentation outlines the company’s financial performance for the period ending in 2014 and establishes its strategic roadmap for the subsequent fiscal year.

• Ubisoft projects a strong FY15 recovery with a target of at least 1,400 million euros in sales and 150 million euros in non-IFRS operating income.
• FY14 financial performance saw a 20% decline in total sales to 1,007 million euros and a non-IFRS operating loss of 66 million euros due to a reduced release schedule.
• Digital revenue grew by 32% in FY14, representing 19% of the company's total sales.

Ubisoft Full-Year 2013-14 Sales and Earnings Figures

Ubisoft’s fiscal year 2013-14 financial results reflect a challenging period characterized by a decline in annual sales and a shift toward digital revenue streams.

• Ubisoft reported annual sales of €1,007 million for fiscal year 2013-14, representing a 19.9% decline compared to the previous year.
• The company recorded a non-IFRS operating loss of €66 million, a significant downturn from the €100 million operating income achieved in 2012-13.
• Digital revenue grew by 32% to reach €195 million, accounting for 19% of total annual sales for the fiscal year.

Ubisoft Reports Third-Quarter 2013-14 Sales

Ubisoft’s third-quarter fiscal 2013-14 sales report outlines the company’s financial performance during a period of significant industry transition.

• Ubisoft reported Q3 fiscal 2013-14 sales of €520 million, representing a 35.2% decline compared to the same period in the previous year due to the console generation transition.
• The company adjusted its full-year 2013-14 sales target to approximately €1,000 million, with an anticipated non-IFRS operating loss of €65 million.
• Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag was a primary performance driver with 10 million sell-in units, while the Just Dance franchise contributed 6 million units.