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Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Q1 Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, demonstrate a return to profitability compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Capcom returned to profitability in Q1 FY2018, reporting 521 million yen in net income compared to a 1,411 million yen net loss during the same period in 2017.
• Net sales grew 7.5% year-over-year to 11,746 million yen, while operating income reached 784 million yen, reversing the 726 million yen operating loss recorded in Q1 2017.
• The Digital Contents segment was the primary growth driver, generating 7,688 million yen in sales and 1,676 million yen in operating income behind titles like Ultra Street Fighter II, Resident Evil 7 biohazard, and Monster Hunter XX.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2017

Capcom’s financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, demonstrate a period of growth driven by the successful launch of major home video game titles and strong performance in the amusement equipment sector.

Capcom Overview of Strategies and Plans: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018

The fiscal year 2018 strategy for Capcom focuses on achieving five consecutive years of operating income growth by prioritizing its Digital Contents business and leveraging its extensive library of intellectual property.

• Capcom targets 93 billion JPY in net sales and 14.5 billion JPY in operating income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, aiming for five consecutive years of operating income growth.
• The consumer business is the primary growth driver with a target of 23 million unit sales, supported by a 30 billion JPY R&D investment focused on multiplatform development.
• The company is shifting its geographic focus toward North American and European markets to compensate for declining sales performance in Japan.

Capcom 3rd Quarter Report: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2017

Capcom’s third-quarter report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, outlines the company’s strategic focus on achieving four consecutive years of increased operating income.

• Capcom is targeting full-year net sales of 85 billion JPY and operating income of 13.6 billion JPY, aiming for four consecutive years of increased operating income.
• The company significantly increased its full-year unit sales projection for digital downloads to 9.5 million units as part of a broader digital transformation strategy.
• The Amusement Equipments segment drove profit growth during the third quarter, fueled by the successful launch of the 'Monster Hunter Kyoryu Sensen' pachislo machine.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 9 Months Ended March 31, 2017

The consolidated financial results for Capcom Co., Ltd. for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2016, reflect a period of transition and reorganization.

Capcom FY2016 Q2 Financial Results: Business Divisional Strategies and Projections

The Capcom fiscal year 2016 second-quarter financial results outline the company’s performance for the six-month period ending September 30, 2015, and detail strategic projections for the remainder of the fiscal year.

• Capcom experienced a decline in operating profit from 4.4 billion yen to 2.8 billion yen for the six-month period ending September 30, 2015, despite revenue increasing to 31.6 billion yen.
• The company's operating margin dropped significantly from 16.9% to 9.0% due to rising development costs, underperforming pachislot machines, and higher cost-of-sales ratios.
• Digital content remains the primary revenue driver, highlighted by Monster Hunter 4G reaching 4 million global units and Dragon’s Dogma Online surpassing 1 million downloads within five days of its August 2015 launch.

Marvelous Inc. Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2016

Marvelous Inc. achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, driven by a diversified entertainment strategy.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2016

Capcom’s financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, demonstrate a period of growth driven primarily by the strong performance of its Digital Contents business.

• Capcom achieved net sales of ¥77.02 billion and an operating income of ¥12.03 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, marking year-over-year growth of approximately 20% and 14% respectively.
• The Consumer sub-segment drove growth with 15 million total unit sales, led by Monster Hunter X (3.3 million units) and Street Fighter V (1.4 million units).
• Digital downloads accounted for 26% of total consumer unit sales, highlighting the increasing importance of digital distribution to the company's revenue mix.

Capcom Overview of Strategies and Plans: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2017

Capcom’s strategy for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, focuses on achieving sustained growth through the global expansion of major franchises and the aggressive utilization of intellectual property across multiple platforms.

• Capcom targets a 20% operating margin by the end of fiscal year 2018 as part of a five-year plan to achieve 70 billion yen in cumulative operating income.
• Financial projections for fiscal year 2017 include 85 billion yen in net sales and 13.6 billion yen in operating income.
• The company plans to ship 16.5 million units of consumer software, with digital downloads projected to account for 29% of total consumer segment sales.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2016

Capcom achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, characterized by a 19.8 percent increase in net sales to 77,021 million yen and a 13.7 percent rise in operating income to 12,029 million yen.

Capcom 3rd Quarter Report: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

Capcom’s third-quarter report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, details a period of growth driven primarily by strong performance in the Digital Contents segment.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results for the 9 Months of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2015, reflect a period of growth driven by strong performance in its digital contents and amusement equipment segments.

• Capcom reported strong nine-month growth ending December 31, 2015, with net sales rising 19.3% to 57,060 million yen and operating income increasing 9.0% to 10,604 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment, the company's primary growth engine, grew 11.3% to 36,080 million yen, driven by the successful release of Monster Hunter X for Nintendo 3DS, which sold over 3 million units.
• The Amusement Equipments business experienced an 87.0% surge in sales to 13,091 million yen, fueled by the popularity of Resident Evil 6 pachinko and pachislo machines.