Hitman
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Financial report9 pages
Corporate Strategy Meeting: Eidos Integration
The acquisition of Eidos plc by Square Enix Holdings, finalized on April 22, 2009, for approximately £84.3 million, serves as a pivotal strategic maneuver to transform the company into a truly global entity.
- Square Enix Holdings acquired Eidos plc to integrate a global network of development studios, including Crystal Dynamics (USA), IO Interactive (Denmark), and Eidos Montreal (Canada).
- The acquisition provides Square Enix with high-quality original intellectual property, specifically Tomb Raider (over 30 million units sold) and Hitman (over 8 million units sold).
- Square Enix plans to improve Eidos's profitability by applying its 'multi-faceted' business model, which expands single-worldview IPs into sequels, spin-offs, and cross-media content, rather than relying solely on game sales.
Square Enix HoldingsMay 2009
Financial report22 pages
Square Enix Results Briefing Session: Nine-Months Period Ended March 31, 2009
This briefing outlines the financial performance and strategic direction of Square Enix for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2008.
- Square Enix acquired Eidos plc for approximately £84.3 million to integrate Western intellectual properties such as Tomb Raider, Hitman, and Deus Ex into its portfolio.
- The acquisition of Eidos is a strategic move intended to expand the company’s international presence and diversify its development capabilities beyond the Japanese market.
- The Games (Offline) segment served as the primary financial driver for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2008, bolstered by strong sales of Dragon Quest V and Dissidia Final Fantasy.
Square EnixFeb 2009