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Ubisoft Annual Report 2012

The Ubisoft 2012 Annual Report details a pivotal fiscal year characterized by a return to profitability and a strategic pivot toward digital expansion.

FY12 Earnings Presentation

The fiscal year 2012 earnings presentation outlines a period of financial recovery and strategic realignment for Ubisoft, characterized by a 90% increase in current operating income to 56 million euros.

Ubisoft Full-Year 2011-12 Results

Ubisoft’s fiscal year 2011-12 results demonstrate a significant recovery in profitability and operational efficiency.

• Ubisoft achieved a significant financial turnaround in fiscal 2011-12, moving from an €80.4 million operating loss in the previous year to an operating income of €45.6 million.
• Annual sales reached €1,061 million, a 2.1% increase, while current operating income grew by 90% to €56.0 million, meeting the upper end of management's guidance.
• Digital and online revenue surged by 110.8% to €80 million, contributing to an expansion in gross profit margin from 64.8% to 67.7%.

Ubisoft Q3 2011-12 Sales Figures

Ubisoft reported third-quarter sales of €652 million for the 2011-12 fiscal year, representing an 8.8% increase over the same period in the previous year.

• Ubisoft reported Q3 2011-12 sales of €652 million, an 8.8% year-over-year increase that exceeded previous guidance.
• The Just Dance franchise drove growth with a 30% sales increase, capturing a 70% market share in the casual gaming category for 2011.
• Online segment revenue surged by 159%, significantly bolstered by the performance of titles such as Settlers Online and Howrse.

Ubisoft Third-Quarter 2011-12 Estimated Sales

Ubisoft’s third-quarter financial update for fiscal year 2011-12 highlights a period of robust growth, with estimated sales reaching approximately €650 million.

• Ubisoft's Q3 2011-12 sales reached approximately €650 million, an 8% increase year-over-year that exceeded the company's initial guidance of €580 million to €620 million.
• Full-year sales projections have been revised upward to a range of €1,050 million to €1,080 million, with operating income forecasted between €45 million and €65 million.
• The strong quarterly performance was primarily driven by high holiday demand for Assassin's Creed Revelations, the Just Dance franchise, and an increase in online sales.

Ubisoft H1 FY12 Earnings Presentation

Ubisoft achieved stronger-than-anticipated financial results during the first half of fiscal year 2012, marked by an 8-percentage-point expansion in gross margins and a significant reduction in operating losses compared to the prior year.

• Ubisoft expects full-year sales to reach between €1,040 million and €1,080 million, with a projected growth rate of 2% to 7% for the second half of the fiscal year.
• H1 FY12 financial performance showed an 8-percentage-point expansion in gross margins and a significant reduction in operating losses compared to the previous year.
• The Uplay ecosystem has reached 17 million registered users, a strategy used to increase player engagement and brand loyalty for core franchises.

Ubisoft First-Half 2011-12 Results

Ubisoft’s first-half results for the 2011-12 fiscal year demonstrate a period of financial recovery and strategic growth, characterized by sales figures that significantly outperformed initial internal targets.

• Ubisoft narrowed its current operating loss to €49 million for the first half of fiscal year 2011-12, an improvement from the €65 million loss recorded in the same period the previous year.
• Sales for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, reached €249 million, outperforming internal targets and maintaining stability at constant exchange rates.
• Online segment sales surged 132% in the second quarter, doubling their contribution to total revenue to 12% compared to the prior year.

Ubisoft Annual Report 2011

The Ubisoft 2011 Annual Report details a fiscal year defined by strategic restructuring and a pivot toward high-quality internal production.

• Ubisoft reported a net loss of €152.1 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2011.
• The company's business model is highly seasonal, with the third quarter accounting for an average of 54% of annual sales over the previous three years.
• Development delays for major titles like 'Tom Clancy Ghost Recon' and 'Driver' in 2010/2011, combined with underperforming sales for 'Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands', were identified as key risks to financial results.

Ubisoft Third-Quarter 2010-11 Sales Results

Ubisoft’s third-quarter fiscal 2010-11 sales report highlights a period of significant growth, with quarterly sales reaching €600 million, a 21.2% increase over the same period in the previous fiscal year.

• Ubisoft achieved €600 million in third-quarter sales for fiscal 2010-11, a 21.2% year-over-year increase that exceeded initial guidance of €520 million.
• Total sales for the first nine months of the fiscal year reached €861 million, representing a 30.3% increase compared to the same period in the prior year.
• Growth was driven by the strong performance of key franchises, specifically 6.5 million units sold of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and 10.5 million units sold across the Just Dance and Michael Jackson: The Experience portfolio.

Ubisoft Financial Report 2009/2010

The 2009/2010 fiscal year represented a period of significant financial recalibration for Ubisoft as the company navigated a volatile global gaming market.

• Ubisoft reported an 18% decline in annual sales to €871 million for the 2009/2010 fiscal year, resulting in a net loss of €43.7 million.
• Financial losses were primarily driven by a contraction in the casual gaming market and significant inventory write-downs, particularly within the Nintendo DS segment.
• Despite fiscal losses, the company maintained a net financial surplus of €41.3 million and increased its internal production spending to €259 million to prioritize long-term innovation.

Ubisoft First Quarter 2010-11 Sales Results

Ubisoft’s first-quarter fiscal results for 2010-11 demonstrate significant financial growth, with total sales reaching €161 million.

• Ubisoft’s Q1 2010-11 sales reached €161 million, a 94% increase over the previous year's €83 million and exceeding the company's €145 million guidance.
• Growth was primarily driven by the release of Splinter Cell Conviction, which sold 1.9 million units, and continued demand for back-catalog titles including Just Dance, Assassin’s Creed 2, and Avatar.
• The Xbox 360 platform was the company's largest revenue source, accounting for 45% of total sales for the quarter.

Ubisoft Reports Estimated Sales for First Quarter 2010-11

Ubisoft reported estimated sales of €160 million for the first quarter of the 2010-11 fiscal year, representing a 93% increase over the €83 million recorded during the same period in the previous year.

• Ubisoft reported Q1 2010-11 sales of €160 million, a 93% increase year-over-year that exceeded the company's initial guidance of €145 million.
• The sales performance was driven by the release of Splinter Cell Conviction, which sold 1.9 million units, and sustained demand for titles including Just Dance, Assassin's Creed 2, and Avatar.
• Favorable currency exchange rates contributed €9 million to the company's total revenue for the first quarter.