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Nintendo Earnings Release: Supplementary Information (September 2019)

The financial results for the six-month period ending September 2019 demonstrate significant growth for Nintendo, characterized by a substantial increase in net sales and operating profit compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

• Nintendo reported strong financial growth for the six-month period ending September 2019, achieving 443.9 billion yen in net sales and 94.2 billion yen in operating profit.
• The company maintains a high operating profit ratio of 21.2%, driven by robust performance in both hardware and software sales.
• International markets are critical to Nintendo's financial health, with overseas sales consistently accounting for more than 75% of total revenue.

Supplementary Information for Earnings Release: June 2019

This supplementary information provides a detailed financial and operational overview of Nintendo Co., Ltd. for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2020, covering the period from April to June 2019.

Corporate Management Policy Briefing: 3rd Quarter Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2019

Nintendo is navigating a transitional period in the fiscal year ending March 2019, prioritizing the long-term expansion of its intellectual property and the strengthening of its digital ecosystem.

Six Months Financial Results Briefing: Fiscal Year Ending March 2019

Nintendo is currently executing a growth strategy centered on the Nintendo Switch ecosystem, aiming to solidify its market position through a combination of hardware expansion and a robust software library.

• Nintendo is driving hardware and software growth through a Switch ecosystem that now features over 1,300 titles from more than 500 publishers.
• The mobile segment has become a core revenue pillar, highlighted by Super Mario Run surpassing 300 million downloads.
• The company is utilizing a dual-pronged software strategy, combining evergreen titles with high-profile holiday releases like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon: Let's Go to boost hardware adoption.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Supplementary Information for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2018

Nintendo’s financial performance for the six-month period ending September 2018 reflects a period of significant growth, characterized by strong sales momentum and improved profitability.

• Nintendo reported net sales of 388.9 billion yen and an operating profit of 61.4 billion yen for the six-month period ending September 2018, marking a significant increase from the 39.9 billion yen operating profit recorded in the same period the previous year.
• The Nintendo Switch platform remains the primary driver of the company's hardware and software sales, supported by a strong gross profit margin of 44.2 percent.
• Overseas markets are critical to financial performance, accounting for approximately 78.7 percent of total revenue by the end of the second quarter.

Nintendo Annual Report 2018

The fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, marked a period of substantial financial revitalization for Nintendo, characterized by a 115.8% increase in net sales to ¥1,055,682 million and a 504.7% surge in operating profit to ¥177,557 million.

• Nintendo achieved significant financial growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, with net sales rising 115.8% to ¥1,055,682 million and operating profit surging 504.7% to ¥177,557 million.
• The company's financial success was primarily driven by the global market penetration of the Nintendo Switch hardware and strong software sales, highlighted by the performance of Super Mario Odyssey.
• Nintendo maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and short-term investments exceeding ¥1 trillion, relying entirely on internal funding rather than external debt.

Nintendo Financial Results Briefing: Fiscal Year Ended March 2018

The Nintendo financial results briefing for the fiscal year ended March 2018 outlines the company’s strategic focus on expanding the Nintendo Switch installed base, maintaining the Nintendo 3DS legacy, and scaling the smart-device business.

• Digital revenue reached a record high of 60.8 billion yen, driven primarily by downloadable software and add-on content for the Nintendo Switch.
• The Nintendo eShop ecosystem expanded rapidly, hosting over 600 titles from various publishers at a rate ten times faster than the Nintendo 3DS during its comparable launch period.
• The Nintendo 3DS family reached a cumulative total of 72 million units sold, serving as a legacy platform alongside the company's focus on Switch growth.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Fiscal Year Ended March 2018 Supplementary Information

This financial summary details Nintendo’s performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, highlighting a period of significant growth driven by the success of the Nintendo Switch platform.

• Nintendo achieved a significant financial turnaround for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, with net sales reaching 1,055,682 million yen and operating profit rising to 177,557 million yen.
• Hardware sales served as the primary revenue engine, consistently accounting for over 60% of total dedicated video game platform sales throughout the fiscal year.
• Digital sales nearly doubled year-over-year, growing from 32.5 billion yen to 60.8 billion yen, indicating a clear consumer shift toward digital content and add-ons.

Corporate Management Policy Briefing: Nine Months Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2018

The corporate management policy briefing for the nine-month period ending March 2018 outlines Nintendo’s strategic focus on expanding the reach of its intellectual property across hardware, software, and smart-device platforms.

• Nintendo Switch global cumulative sell-through surpassed 13 million units by the end of 2017, with North American sales velocity outpacing the original Wii launch trajectory.
• Three flagship Switch titles—Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—each exceeded 6 million units in sales, driving high hardware attach rates.
• Nintendo is expanding its platform ecosystem with the scheduled September 2018 launch of Nintendo Switch Online and the introduction of the Nintendo Labo product line.

Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2017: Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. reported significant financial growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2017, driven primarily by the successful market adoption of the Nintendo Switch hardware and software.

• Nintendo achieved a 175.5% increase in net sales to 857.0 billion yen and a 494.6% surge in operating profit to 156.4 billion yen for the nine months ending December 31, 2017.
• The Nintendo Switch drove hardware sales of 12.13 million units and software sales of 47.10 million units, supported by major titles like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2.
• International markets accounted for 74.7% of total revenue, confirming the company's heavy reliance on global demand.

Nintendo Earnings Release: Supplementary Information (Nine-Month Period Ended December 2017)

The Nintendo earnings supplementary information for the nine-month period ending December 2017 details a period of significant financial growth driven by the strong market performance of the Nintendo Switch platform.

Six Months Financial Results Briefing: Fiscal Year Ending March 2018

The financial results briefing for the six-month period ending September 2017 outlines Nintendo’s strategic progress across three core pillars: the expansion of its smart-device business, the maintenance of the Nintendo 3DS platform, and the growth of the Nintendo Switch installed base.

• Nintendo revised its fiscal year 2018 hardware sales projection for the Nintendo Switch to 14 million units, targeting a cumulative sell-in of over 16 million units within the console's first year.
• Super Mario Odyssey achieved rapid commercial success, recording over 2 million units in global sell-through within three days of its October 2017 release.
• The smart-device business saw significant engagement, with Super Mario Run reaching 200 million downloads and Fire Emblem Heroes showing increased overseas sales.