(1) Analysis of consolidated business results
The Square Enix group (the “Group”) is continuing determined efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and
profitability of its business segments of Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Publication and Merchandising.
Net sales for the six-month period ended September 30, 2022 totaled ¥163,392 million (a decrease of 3.3%
from the same period of the prior fiscal year), and operating income amounted to ¥26,044 million (a decrease
of 10.6% from the same period of the prior fiscal year). In foreign exchange rates, the weakness of Japanese
yen compared to rates as of the end of the prior fiscal year resulted in the booking of a foreign exchange
gain amounting to ¥20,143 million, which contributed to ordinary income of ¥45,133 million (an increase of
43.4% from the same period of the prior fiscal year). In addition, the Group concluded a contract to divest
select overseas studios and intellectual property through the transfer of shares, producing a gain of ¥9,455
million on the gain on sale of shares of subsidiaries and associates. This contributed to a profit attributable to
owners of parent of ¥39,473 million (an increase of 71.7% from the same period of the previous year).