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Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2013
The Square Enix Holdings consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2013, demonstrate a significant recovery in profitability compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- Square Enix returned to profitability for the six-month period ended September 30, 2013, reporting a net income of ¥2,606 million compared to a net loss of ¥5,480 million in the same period of the prior year.
- Consolidated net sales reached ¥61,664 million, a 1.0% increase year-on-year, while operating income swung to a profit of ¥4,675 million from an operating loss of ¥5,240 million in 2012.
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary business, generated ¥30,636 million in sales and achieved an operating profit of ¥3,456 million, driven by strong North American console sales and the successful August 2013 launch of 'FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN'.
Square Enix Holdings: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2013
The financial results for Square Enix Holdings for the three-month period ending June 30, 2013, demonstrate a shift toward profitability compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- Square Enix returned to profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, reporting an operating income of 0.7 billion yen compared to a 1.2 billion yen loss in the same period the previous year.
- Net sales for the three-month period were 24.1 billion yen, a slight decrease from the 24.9 billion yen reported in the same quarter of 2012.
- The Digital Entertainment segment was the primary revenue driver, contributing 11.6 billion yen in net sales and 1.3 billion yen in operating income for the quarter.
Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing Session: First Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2012
Square Enix faced a difficult financial period during the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, characterized by a net loss of ¥5,480 million and an operating loss of ¥5,240 million.
- Square Enix reported a net loss of ¥5,480 million and an operating loss of ¥5,240 million for the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.
- The company halved its full-year operating income forecast from ¥15 billion to ¥7.5 billion due to poor performance in the Amusement segment and the unsuccessful launch of Final Fantasy XIV.
- Western-developed HD titles acted as a financial buffer, highlighted by the success of Sleeping Dogs, which reached 2.5 million unit shipments.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results Briefing: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
Square Enix Holdings achieved a notable financial recovery during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, reporting net sales of 127.8 billion yen and a net income of 6.0 billion yen.
- Square Enix reported a financial recovery for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, achieving 127.8 billion yen in net sales and 6.0 billion yen in net income.
- Operating income rose by 46 percent to 10.7 billion yen, prompting management to project a 29 percent increase in net sales to 165.0 billion yen for the following fiscal year.
- The company is executing a strategic pivot from standalone package-based sales toward a network-centric, service-oriented business model to secure recurring revenue.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
Square Enix Holdings reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, highlighting a return to profitability and a strategic shift toward digital expansion.
- Square Enix reported net sales of 127.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, with a forecast to increase sales by 29% to 165.0 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.
- Operating income is projected to grow by 40%, rising from 10.7 billion yen in fiscal year 2012 to 15.0 billion yen in fiscal year 2013.
- The Digital Entertainment segment is the primary growth driver, with net sales forecast to jump from 71.9 billion yen in 2012 to 103.0 billion yen in 2013, supported by a strategic focus on social gaming, MMOs, and HD console titles.
Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2011
Square Enix Holdings reported financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, demonstrating performance in line with revised forecasts.
- Square Enix reported net sales of ¥57,516 million, operating income of ¥7,391 million, and net income of ¥3,704 million for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011.
- Financial performance was driven by the successful release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and growth in the web and smartphone content sectors.
- The company is shifting its business model toward a network-centric approach, prioritizing social games, MMOs like Dragon Quest X and Final Fantasy XIV, and post-launch downloadable content.
Square Enix Annual Report FY2011
The 2011 fiscal year marked a period of significant financial contraction and strategic pivot for Square Enix, characterized by a 34.8% decline in net sales to ¥125.3 billion and a net loss of ¥12.0 billion.
- Square Enix reported a 34.8% decline in net sales to ¥125.3 billion and a net loss of ¥12.0 billion for fiscal year 2011, driven by poor console performance and the troubled launch of Final Fantasy XIV.
- The company initiated a strategic shift toward a 'network-centric' model, moving away from traditional physical media to prioritize smartphone, browser, and cloud-based gaming revenue streams.
- Management executed ¥13.2 billion in total write-downs and cancellations, including ¥8.8 billion in goodwill related to Taito and Eidos acquisitions and ¥4.4 billion in development project terminations.
Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2010
The Square Enix Holdings results briefing for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010, outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic progress during a challenging fiscal environment.
- Square Enix reported consolidated net sales of ¥68,056 million and an operating income of ¥5,712 million for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010.
- The company maintained its full-year fiscal forecast ending March 31, 2011, projecting net sales of ¥160,000 million and operating income of ¥20,000 million.
- Final Fantasy XIV underperformed at launch, prompting the company to commit to significant updates to address customer dissatisfaction and stabilize the service.
Results Briefing Session for the Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2010: Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2010, reflecting a period of transition and strategic realignment.
- Square Enix reported a significant decline in financial performance for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010, with net sales falling to 68.06 billion yen and operating income dropping to 5.71 billion yen, compared to 90.56 billion yen and 13.09 billion yen respectively in the same period of 2009.
- The company projects a decrease in full-year net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, forecasting 160 billion yen compared to 192.26 billion yen in the previous fiscal year.
- Unit sales for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010, totaled 8.17 million units, with major contributors including 'DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker 2' (1.28 million units) and 'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (1.12 million units).
Square Enix Holdings Q1 Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011: Reference Materials
The Square Enix Holdings financial reference materials for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, provide a strategic overview of the company’s projected performance and operational outlook.
- Square Enix projects total net sales of 160 billion yen and an operating income of 20 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
- The Digital Entertainment segment is the primary revenue driver, forecasted to generate 96 billion yen in sales with an operating margin of 24.8 percent.
- Total net sales are projected to decline from the 192.3 billion yen recorded in the previous fiscal year due to cautious market outlooks and product cycles.
Gamescom 2018: Square Enix Line-up
Square Enix utilized Gamescom 2018 to showcase a significant portfolio of upcoming titles, emphasizing its strong presence in the German market.
- Square Enix showcased a major 2018 release portfolio at Gamescom 2018, utilizing a 1,500-square-meter booth in Hall 9.1.
- The exhibition featured over 200 individual playstations to provide hands-on demonstrations for attendees.
- The primary lineup included high-profile titles such as Kingdom Hearts III, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI, Just Cause 4, Final Fantasy XIV, and the premiere of Life is Strange 2.
2025 Annual Report
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. concluded the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, by initiating a three-year strategic reboot designed to prioritize quality over quantity in game development.
- In the fiscal year ended March 2025, Square Enix Holdings recorded net sales of ¥324.5 billion (a decline from the previous fiscal year) but an increase in profit, with operating income at ¥40.5 billion, ordinary income at ¥40.9 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥24.4 billion.
- The Game sub-segment saw increased net sales and profit due to the release of "FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail" and "The Apothecary Diaries" series, despite a decline in the Games for Smart Devices/PC Browsers sub-segment due to weak existing titles and the absence of prior year royalty income.
- The Merchandising segment reported net sales of ¥19.0 billion (up 0.8% from the prior fiscal year) and operating income of ¥6.0 billion (up 7.2%), driven by strong sales of new character merchandise related to popular Group IP.