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Capcom Results of Operations and Strategies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

The first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, reflects a period of growth for Capcom, characterized by record-setting sales and earnings driven primarily by the strong performance of the Digital Contents segment and the Amusement Equipments business.

• Capcom achieved record-setting growth in the first half of fiscal year 2014, with net sales reaching 53.2 billion yen and operating income rising to 7.5 billion yen.
• The release of Monster Hunter 4 was a primary driver for the Consumer business, achieving 3 million units in shipments including digital downloads.
• Digital content strategy successfully offset a decline in packaged software sales, with downloadable content (DLC) revenue increasing by 150% to 5.4 billion yen.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 6 Months Ended March 31, 2014

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2013, reflect a period of growth despite a challenging transition within the global home video game market.

• Capcom reported strong growth for the six-month period ending September 30, 2013, with net sales rising 16.9% to 53,234 million yen and net income increasing 20.0% to 4,950 million yen.
• The Amusement Equipments segment experienced a 148.2% surge in net sales to 8,921 million yen, largely driven by the performance of Pachinko and Pachislo machines.
• The core Digital Contents division generated 37,510 million yen in net sales, though operating income for the segment fell by 6.9% due to increased competition in mobile and overseas markets.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013

The fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, represented a period of transition for Capcom, characterized by a strategic shift toward digital expansion and business restructuring.

• Capcom reported net sales of 94,075 million yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, but net income fell to 2,973 million yen due to restructuring costs and underperforming packaged software.
• The company incurred 7,224 million yen in special losses related to organizational restructuring, which significantly impacted overall profitability.
• The Amusement Equipments segment acted as a primary growth driver, led by the success of the Resident Evil 5 pachislo machine, which sold approximately 48,000 units.

Capcom Overview of Strategies and Plans: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

Capcom’s strategy for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, focuses on achieving long-term growth through a digital-first approach and the expansion of online content.

• Capcom aims for a 20% operating margin by the fiscal year ending March 2018, targeting 75 to 80 billion yen in cumulative operating income over a five-year period.
• Financial projections for the fiscal year ending March 2014 anticipate 97 billion yen in net sales and 12 billion yen in operating income.
• The company is transitioning away from packaged software, with unit sales projected to decline to 13 million units from 14 million in the previous year.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012

Capcom’s financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, reflect a period of transition characterized by a decline in total revenue compared to the previous year, primarily driven by a reduction in major home video game releases.

Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012

The third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, detail Capcom’s consolidated performance across its primary business segments.

• Capcom reported net sales of 50,270 million yen and an operating income of 6,744 million yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, reflecting a decline due to a lack of major title releases.
• The company maintained its full-year earnings forecast of 86,000 million yen in net sales and 12,100 million yen in operating income.
• The Mobile Contents business segment achieved significant growth, driven by the strong performance of social games for smartphones under the Beeline and Capcom brands.

Capcom Results of Operations and Strategies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012

Capcom’s financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, reflects a period of contraction, primarily driven by the absence of major title launches within the Consumer Online Games segment.

• Capcom experienced a significant financial contraction in the first half of fiscal year 2012, with net sales falling to 29,252 million yen from 40,706 million yen in the previous year.
• Operating income declined to 2,782 million yen, though the company's performance still managed to slightly exceed its revised forecasts.
• The Consumer Online Games segment, Capcom's primary revenue driver, saw sales drop to 18,113 million yen due to a lack of major title releases.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011

Capcom’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, reflects a period of record-breaking growth driven primarily by the success of its consumer online games segment.

• Capcom achieved record-breaking growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, with net sales rising to 97,716 million yen from 66,837 million yen the previous year.
• Operating income reached 14,295 million yen and net income totaled 7,750 million yen, exceeding the company's revised financial forecasts.
• Strong performance was driven by the success of major titles including Monster Hunter Freedom 3, Dead Rising 2, and Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2011

Capcom achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, characterized by a 46.2 percent increase in net sales to 97,716 million yen and a substantial 257.6 percent rise in net income to 7,750 million yen.

• Capcom achieved a 257.6% increase in net income to 7,750 million yen and a 46.2% rise in net sales to 97,716 million yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
• The consumer online games segment was the primary growth driver, contributing 70,269 million yen in sales, largely due to the success of Monster Hunter Freedom 3.
• Operating income reached 14,295 million yen, supported by strong international sales that helped mitigate operational disruptions from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

Capcom’s third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, demonstrate significant growth in both revenue and profitability compared to the previous year.

• Capcom reported net sales of 70,773 million yen and an operating income of 12,769 million yen for the nine-month period ending in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2011.
• The consumer online games segment drove growth, highlighted by the release of Monster Hunter Freedom 3, which achieved over 4 million units sold in Japan, and Dead Rising 2.
• The company successfully implemented the second stage of its structural reforms, which included integrating development divisions and expanding into the smartphone and social networking markets.

Consolidated Financial Results: 9 Months Ended December 31, 2010

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2010, demonstrate significant growth in both sales and profitability compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

• Capcom achieved significant growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2010, with net sales rising 41.6% to 70,773 million yen and net income surging 294.8% to 6,836 million yen.
• Operating income increased by 165.1% to 12,769 million yen, largely fueled by the release of Monster Hunter Freedom 3, which shipped over 4 million units, and the international performance of Dead Rising 2.
• The Consumer Online Games segment served as the primary revenue driver, contributing 54,057 million yen in sales and 12,941 million yen in operating income.

Capcom Financial Highlights: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

The financial results for Capcom for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, reflect a period of growth in net sales alongside a contraction in profitability.

• Capcom reported net sales of 40,706 million yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, an increase of 1,814 million yen year-over-year driven by Consumer Online Games.
• Profitability contracted as operating income fell to 3,942 million yen and net income dropped to 1,784 million yen due to rising development costs and a strengthening yen.
• Currency fluctuations significantly impacted earnings, with every one-yen appreciation against the U.S. dollar and Euro reducing operating income by 150 million yen and 50 million yen, respectively.