Square Enix 2010 Annual Report Download - page 27

Download and view the complete annual report

Please find page 27 of the 2010 Square Enix annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.

Page out of 68

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68

Europe
Millions of yen
Years ended March 31 2009 2010 Change
¥6,713 ¥23,523 ¥16,810
In Europe, the Group is primarily engaged in the Games business in
countries using the PAL video standard. Sales of game content
developed by the Group in Japan, the United States and Europe are
handled by SQUARE ENIX LTD., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, sales in Europe
amounted to ¥23,523 million, an increase of ¥16,810 million. In
particular, sales of “FINAL FANTASY XIII,” “BATMAN: ARKHAM
ASYLUM” and “Just Cause 2” contributed to this increase in sales
for the region.
Asia
Millions of yen
Years ended March 31 2009 2010 Change
¥1,298 ¥1,260 ¥(38)
In Asia, the Group primarily is engaged in the Games and the
Amusement businesses in China.
In the Amusement business, consolidated subsidiary SQUARE
ENIX (CHINA) CO., LTD., provides online game services based on
content developed in Japan for the PC platform. In addition, consolidated
subsidiary BEIJING TAIXIN CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD., is
engaged in the Amusement business.
Sales in Asia in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010
decreased by ¥38 million, to ¥1,260 million.
Extraordinary Gain and Loss
Millions of yen
Years ended March 31 2009 2010 Change
Extraordinary gain ¥ 228 ¥ 128 ¥ (100)
Extraordinary loss 2,350 17,919 15,569
Extraordinary loss totaled ¥17,919 million, an increase of ¥15,569
million. Significant items within this included accelerated amortization
of goodwill amounting to ¥12,209 million, severance payments
associated with business restructuring of ¥1,985 million, and loss
associated with business restructuring of ¥1,860 million.
■ Capital Expenditures and Depreciation
Millions of yen
Years ended March 31 2009 2010 Change
Capital expenditures ¥13,131 ¥6,916 ¥(6,215)
Depreciation and amortization
6,978 7,962 984
Capital expenditures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010,
amounted to ¥6,916 million, a decrease of ¥6,215 million compared
with the previous fiscal year. This decrease was mainly owing to the
acquisition of land in the previous fiscal year.
Depreciation and amortization increased by ¥984 million, to
¥7,962 million, mainly owing to the use of lease purchases in the
previous fiscal year for a portion of amusement equipment
acquisitions.
■ Overseas Sales
North America
Millions of yen
Years ended March 31 2009 2010 Change
¥14,285 ¥26,315 ¥12,030
In North America, the Group is primarily engaged in the Games
business in the United States and Canada. Sales of game content
developed by the Group in Japan, the United States and Europe are
handled by SQUARE ENIX, INC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, sales in North America
totaled ¥26,315 million, an increase of ¥12,030 million. In
particular, sales of “FINAL FANTASY XIII,” “BATMAN: ARKHAM
ASYLUM” and “Just Cause 2” contributed to this increase in sales
for the region.
25