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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.

FY2015 Third-Quarter Earnings Result Briefing Session

The fiscal year 2015 third-quarter earnings results for mixi, Inc. demonstrate significant financial growth driven primarily by the robust performance of the company’s Entertainment Business.

• Mixi, Inc. reported strong Q3 FY2015 growth with net sales of 54.9 billion yen, a 64.9% year-over-year increase, and operating income of 23.6 billion yen, up 51.7%.
• The mobile game Monster Strike served as the primary revenue driver, bolstered by a Nintendo 3DS release and high-profile collaborations with Evangelion and Street Fighter V.
• The Entertainment segment’s operating income (EBITDA) grew by 135.9% during the nine-month period ending December 2015.

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: Results of Operations and Strategies (First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016)

Capcom’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, reflect a period of revenue growth accompanied by a decline in profitability.

• Capcom reported a net sales increase to 31.6 billion yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, though operating income declined to 2.8 billion yen due to rising development costs and weak pachislo performance.
• The company maintains its full-year fiscal forecast of 76 billion yen in net sales and 12 billion yen in operating income despite the first-half earnings contraction.
• The Digital Contents segment drove growth through increased unit sales, specifically benefiting from a rise in full-game digital downloads and strong repeat sales of catalog titles.

Capcom Overview of Strategies and Plans: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

Capcom outlines its strategic growth roadmap and financial objectives for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, emphasizing a transition toward digital distribution and the expansion of its core intellectual property across multiple platforms.

• Capcom targets a cumulative operating income of 70 billion yen over the five-year period ending in fiscal year 2017, aiming for a 20% operating margin by March 2018.
• Financial projections for the fiscal year ending March 2016 anticipate net sales of 76 billion yen and an operating income of 12 billion yen.
• The company is prioritizing a transition to digital distribution to offset declining physical package sales, specifically targeting growth in North American and European markets.

Results of Operations and Strategies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015

Capcom’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, reflect a period of transition characterized by a year-over-year decline in sales and earnings, primarily due to the absence of a major hit title comparable to the previous year’s launch of Monster Hunter 4.

• Capcom reported a significant year-over-year decline in net sales for the first half of fiscal year 2015, dropping to 25,917 million yen from 53,234 million yen due to the absence of a major hit title.
• Operating margins improved to 16.9% despite lower revenue, driven by rigorous cost-cutting measures and a strategic focus on high-margin digital content.
• Digital downloads became a critical revenue stream, accounting for approximately 43% of total consumer segment revenue during the six-month period.

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 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 1st Quarter Report: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

The Capcom first-quarter report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, details a period of financial contraction characterized by declining profitability despite steady revenue performance.

• Capcom’s operating income dropped significantly to 1,005 million yen in Q1 2011, down from 3,664 million yen in the same period the previous year.
• Net sales for the quarter reached 19,037 million yen, a slight decrease from the 19,497 million yen reported in the prior year's first quarter.
• Operating margins in the consumer online games segment compressed from 33.3 percent to 11.9 percent due to a shift toward cost-intensive new title launches like Lost Planet 2 and Super Street Fighter IV.

Capcom Additional Information for Results of Operations: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010

The fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, was a period of significant financial contraction for Capcom, characterized by a sharp decline in both net sales and operating income.

• Capcom experienced a significant financial downturn for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, with net sales falling to 66,837 million yen and operating income dropping to 5,587 million yen.
• The Home Video Games segment suffered a 72.7% revenue decline, primarily caused by the postponement of major titles including Lost Planet 2, Super Street Fighter IV, and the overseas release of Monster Hunter Tri.
• North American and European markets saw substantial sales declines, with North America specifically recording an operating loss due to a weak product lineup.

Capcom Forecast Revisions for Year Ending March 31, 2010 and Plan for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

Capcom’s fiscal update for the year ending March 31, 2010, details a significant downward revision in financial performance alongside a strategic restructuring plan for the subsequent fiscal year.

Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010

The third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, reflect a period of transition for Capcom, characterized by strong performance in the first half of the year followed by a strategic slowdown in the third quarter.

• Capcom revised its full-year fiscal 2010 sales forecast downward to 65,000 million yen due to a strategic decision to postpone major software titles.
• Nine-month financial results for the period ending March 31, 2010, showed net sales of 49,987 million yen and operating income of 4,817 million yen.
• The home video game segment remains the company's primary revenue driver, with performance heavily reliant on the Monster Hunter series.