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Capcom Financial Highlights and Basic Policies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010

The Capcom financial report for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, details a period of strong growth driven primarily by the company’s Home Video Game segment.

• Capcom achieved net sales of 38,892 million yen for the first half of fiscal year 2010, a significant increase from the 31,236 million yen reported in the same period of the previous year.
• Operating income rose to 5,574 million yen, up from 3,357 million yen, driven by the success of the Monster Hunter series and company-wide cost-cutting initiatives.
• A resolved transfer pricing dispute with Japanese and U.S. tax authorities will provide a 2 billion yen earnings boost in the third quarter via tax refunds.

Capcom Results of Operations and Strategies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010

Capcom’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, demonstrate a strong performance in the home video game segment, which served as the primary driver for overall profitability.

• Home video game net sales reached 27.7 billion yen with an operating margin of 26.3 percent, serving as the primary driver for overall company profitability.
• The Monster Hunter series achieved a significant milestone as Monster Hunter Tri became the first third-party title on the Wii to surpass one million units in sales.
• Capcom’s strategic focus for the second half of the fiscal year involves shifting 75 percent of its total title lineup toward overseas markets.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 6 Months Ended September 30, 2009

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2009, demonstrate significant growth in net sales and profitability compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Capcom achieved significant growth for the six months ending September 30, 2009, with net sales rising 24.5% to 38,892 million yen and net income increasing 58.4% to 2,967 million yen.
• The home video game segment drove overall performance with a 68.3% increase in net sales to 27,748 million yen, fueled primarily by the release of 'Monster Hunter Tri' for the Wii, which shipped over one million units.
• Operating income saw a substantial 66.0% increase to 5,574 million yen, despite weaker performance in the arcade and content expansion segments.

Capcom 1st Quarter Report: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010

Capcom’s first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, demonstrate a period of robust growth driven primarily by the home video game segment.

• Capcom reported a 19.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net sales to 19.497 billion yen and a 23% rise in operating income to 3.664 billion yen for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.
• The home video game segment drove overall growth, contributing 14.148 billion yen in sales and a 32.5% increase in operating income, largely due to Resident Evil 5 reaching 5 million units in global shipments.
• Management maintained conservative full-year forecasts despite the strong quarter, citing the strategic delay of Dark Void to the fourth quarter to avoid market saturation.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 1st Quarter FY2010

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, reflect a period of growth driven by strong demand for home video games, particularly in overseas markets.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2009

Capcom achieved robust financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, reporting consolidated net sales of 91,878 million yen and an operating income of 14,618 million yen.

• Capcom reported consolidated net sales of 91,878 million yen and operating income of 14,618 million yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, marking year-over-year increases of 10.6% and 11.4% respectively.
• The Home Video Game segment was the primary growth driver, generating 62,892 million yen in sales and 16,364 million yen in operating income behind the success of Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, and Monster Hunter Freedom 2G.
• Despite strong software performance, the company experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, ending the fiscal period at 28,611 million yen.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2009

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, reflect a period of steady growth despite a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by global recessionary pressures and a maturing domestic video game market.

Capcom Q1 FY2009 Consolidated Financial Results

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, demonstrate strong growth driven primarily by the success of its home video game segment.

Capcom Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, reflect a period of moderate revenue growth tempered by declining profitability.

• Capcom reported a 4.8% increase in net sales to 51,655 million yen for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, though net income declined 17.8% to 3,574 million yen.
• The Home Video Games division drove growth with a 23.3% increase in net sales to 30,852 million yen and a 38.2% rise in operating income to 6,039 million yen, fueled by Resident Evil and Monster Hunter Freedom 2.
• Arcade Operations and Arcade Games Sales segments underperformed, with the latter recording an operating loss of 692 million yen due to a lack of flagship software.

Capcom: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the 1st Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, demonstrate significant growth in net sales and profitability compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Capcom achieved strong Q1 growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, with net sales rising 35.1% to 14,277 million yen and operating income increasing 57.2% to 2,075 million yen.
• The home video game segment was the primary growth driver, recording a 74.7% year-over-year increase in net sales to 7,914 million yen, fueled by titles like Phoenix Wright 4 and Monster Hunter Freedom 2nd.
• The contents expansion segment saw significant gains, with net sales growing 328.3% and operating income surging 648.8% due to mobile game distribution and Pachislo machine peripherals.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2007

Capcom achieved notable financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, characterized by a 6.1 percent increase in net sales to 74,542 million yen and a substantial 45.9 percent rise in operating income to 9,602 million yen.

Capcom Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2006

Capcom achieved consolidated net sales of 70.2 billion yen and a net income of 6.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.