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Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this annual report with respect to the current plans, estimates, strategy, and
beliefs of SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. and consolidated subsidiaries [collectively
”
SQUARE
ENIX”] include both historical facts and forward-looking statements concerning the future
performance of SQUARE ENIX. Such information is based on management’s assumptions
and beliefs in light of the information currently available and, therefore, involve risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these statements
due to the influence of a number of important factors.
Such factors include but are not limited to: [1]general economic conditions in Japan and
foreign countries, in particular levels of consumer spending; [2] fluctuations in exchange
rates, in particular the exchange rate of the Japanese yen in relation to the U.S. dollar,
the euro and others, which SQUARE ENIX uses extensively in its overseas business; [3] the
continuous introduction of new products, and rapid technical innovation in the digital
entertainment industry; and [4] SQUARE ENIX’s ability to continue developing products
and services accepted by consumers in the intensely competitive market, which is heavily
influenced by subjective and quickly changing consumer preferences.
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Net Sales by Business Segment
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Billions of Yen
Years Ended March 31
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10.4%
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12.3%
30.7%
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16.9%
Total
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Contents
Financial Highlights ________________________________________ 1
To Our Shareholders ____________________________________ 2
Review of Operations ____________________________________ 8
Corporate Governance __________________________________ 11
Directors, Auditors and
Executive Officers ________________________________________ 12
Financial Section __________________________________________ 13
Corporate Data ____________________________________________ 61
Investor Information ______________________________________ 62