SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. formerly SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD., is a Japan-based company that is mainly engaged in the entertainment industry. The Game segment chiefly plans, develops and sells games. The Online Game segment mainly plans, develops, sells and operates online games, and develops network applications and middle software. The Mobile Content segment mainly plans, develops and supplies mobile phone contents. The Publishing segment mainly publishes and sells comics, magazines and game related books in Japan, and offers licenses to publish game related books in the United States and Europe. The Amusement (AM) segment is chiefly involved in the operation of amusement facilities, the planning, development, production and sale of amusement equipment, and the planning, development and sale of mobile phone contents. The Others segment is mainly engaged in the planning, production, sale and licensing of secondary works, and the operation of game designing schools.
Quick Financial Synopsis
BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD.'s revenues increased 33% to Y90.56B. The Company's net income decreased 56% to Y2.68B. Revenues reflect higher sales especially from game business segment. Lower net income is offset by higher percentage of cost of goods sold, increased foreign exchange losses, as well as the presence of Y2.01B losses on Extra retirement payments