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Annual Report 2025: Review of Operations

The annual review outlines Square Enix Group’s fiscal 2025 performance, emphasizing continued efforts to strengthen competitiveness across Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Publication, and Merchandising segments. Net sales fell 8.9 % to ¥324.5 billion, yet operating income rose 24.6 % to ¥40.6 billion, and profit attributable to owners surged 63.7 % to ¥24.4 billion, reflecting improved profitability margins. Digital Entertainment sales declined 16.8 % to ¥206.5 billion, but operating income increased 33 % to ¥33.9 billion. The HD Game sub‑segment saw lower sales from new titles but benefited from reduced amortization and advertising costs, while the MMO sub‑segment grew with the launch of “FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail.” Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sales fell due to weaker existing titles. Amusement sales rose 15.7 % to ¥71.2 billion, with operating income up 3.7 %. Publication sales dipped 1.1 % to ¥30.8 billion, with operating income down 8.4 %, partly because of a decline in “The Apothecary Diaries” after its anime adaptation. Merchandising sales increased 0.8 % to ¥19.1 billion, and operating income grew 7.2 % to ¥6.1 billion, driven by strong sales of new IP‑based merchandise. Geographically the report focuses on Japan and global markets, covering a full fiscal year ending March 31 2025. Data derive from consolidated financial statements and segment performance analyses, with no external survey methodology noted. The report highlights strategic shifts toward cost control and IP monetization to offset declining sales in certain sub‑segments.

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Investor Information: As of March 31, 2025

The information provides a snapshot of Square Enix Holdings’ share structure and principal shareholders as of March 31, 2025. A 3‑for‑1 stock split effective October 1, 2025 increased the total issued shares to 367,594,788. Treasury shares amount to 2,431,591 and are excluded from ownership calculations. The shareholder base consists of 23,515 owners, with financial institutions holding the largest block (15.39 %), followed by financial instrument companies (7.91 %) and other companies (5.91 %). Foreign entities and individuals own 44.55 % of the shares, indicating significant international investment. Key holders include Yasuhiro Fukushima (23.67 % of the outstanding shares), The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. in trust account (11.25 %), and Fukushima Planning Co., Ltd. (5.63 %). JP Morgan Chase Bank holds 6.45 % and 4.46 % in two separate accounts, while Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation manages the register for several major holdings. Other notable shareholders are Custody Bank of Japan, BNY GCM Client Account, Mizuho Securities, Chase Manhattan Bank, and HSBC Hong Kong Treasury Services. The document notes dividend record dates: September 30 for interim dividends and March 31 for year‑end dividends, with the annual general meeting scheduled for June. The data is sourced from the company’s shareholder registry and public disclosures, reflecting a comprehensive view of ownership distribution across domestic and international investors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

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Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2015

Financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, ending March 31 2015, show a robust performance across KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS’ core segments. Net sales rose to ¥37,576 million from ¥25,578 million in the same quarter of FY2013, a 5.9% decline versus the prior year but an increase of 1.1 % against the company’s forecast. Gross profit climbed to ¥16,150 million, up 0.5 % from the previous year’s figure, while operating income surged to ¥7,140 million, a 35.7 % jump from the prior year’s ¥3,580 million and 12.0 % above forecasted levels. Net income reached ¥6,936 million, up 31.1 % from FY2013’s ¥4,983 million and slightly above the projected ¥7,000 million. Segment analysis reveals that Game Software sales increased to ¥25,441 million, a 13.3 % year‑over‑year decline but only 0.2 % below forecast, whereas Online & Mobile sales grew by 6.1 % to ¥6,423 million, outperforming the 9.0 % forecasted rise. Media & Rights sales expanded sharply by 46.4 % to ¥2,071 million, surpassing the 6.2 % forecasted growth. Pachislot & Pachinko and Amusement Facilities sales fell 3.6 % and 9.7 %, respectively, yet both remained close to or above their forecasted changes. Operating income by segment mirrored these trends: Game Software and Online & Mobile segments delivered the largest gains, while Media & Rights shifted from a loss to a profit of ¥202 million. The company’s balance sheet strengthened, with total assets increasing from ¥100,622 million to ¥106,432 million and shareholders’ equity rising to ¥89,845 million. Current liabilities fell markedly, improving liquidity ratios. Overall, the quarter demonstrated solid profitability growth driven by strong performance in core software and online segments, offsetting declines in traditional gaming and amusement operations.

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Financial Highlights: 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2013

Financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 demonstrate robust growth across Tecmo Koei Holdings’ core segments. Net sales rose to ¥35,525 million from ¥32,081 million in the prior year, a 6.5% increase that exceeded the forecasted 9.8%. Gross profit climbed to ¥13,489 million, up 11.8% year‑on‑year, while operating income surged to ¥5,758 million, a 38.3% rise driven largely by the Game Software segment, which contributed ¥4,797 million in operating profit—an 83.6% jump from the previous year’s ¥2,336 million. Online & Mobile sales increased modestly to ¥5,635 million, though operating income in that segment fell 44.2% to ¥1,034 million due to higher marketing costs. Media & Rights experienced a 98% increase in operating income, moving from a loss of ¥109 million to a profit of ¥157 million. Pachislot & Pachinko and Amusement Facilities also posted gains, with operating incomes of ¥551 million (84.0% increase) and ¥128 million (15.6% increase), respectively. Net income for the quarter reached ¥4,640 million, a 291.7% increase over the prior year’s ¥666 million, reflecting higher operating margins and favorable tax treatment. The company’s balance sheet strengthened, with total assets rising to ¥59,921 million and shareholders’ equity increasing to ¥79,070 million. Current assets grew from ¥25,836 million to ¥22,033 million, while current liabilities fell from ¥9,220 million to ¥5,691 million, improving liquidity. Investment securities expanded significantly, contributing to the asset growth. The report covers Japan‑based operations for FY2012, with data presented in millions of yen. Key metrics are derived from consolidated financial statements and segment reporting, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends across gaming software, online/mobile, media rights, and amusement sectors.

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