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Topics Consolidated Financial Highlights (U.S. GAAP) Hot News Net Revenues Operating Income Net Income Konami Kids Caravan 2014 Held Across the Country Digital Entertainment Newest Gaming Machines on Display at Global Gaming Expo 2014 Gaming & Systems (¥ billion) Interim Annual (¥ billion) Interim Annual (¥ billion) Interim Annual 400 50 25 23.0 Konami Kids Caravan 2014, an event that enables children to Shinkyu Shobu! Professional Baseball Dream Stadium for baseball KONAMI displayed its newest lineup at Global Gaming Expo worldwide through products and services that meet diverse 41.0 40 20 get familiar with content specifically developed for that age group, fans. 2014, the gaming industry’s biggest trade show, which was held in customer needs. 300 258.0 265.8 World’s First Test: Game Format Makes 226.0 30 15 was held all over Japan to coincide with children’s summer KONAMI will continue to provide opportunities for customers to Las Vegas from September 30 to October 2. 217.6 12.9 13.2 200 11.5 vacation. enjoy a rich assortment of content. In a world debut, KONAMI unveiled Neo Contra, a slot machine 20.8 20.2 21.9 Playable Teaser Possible 20 10 115.8 123.1 Each event venue drew huge crowds of parents and children, converted from the popular action game Contra and geared to KP3 106.7 97.9 98.7 12.6 7.0 100 10 8.1 7.7 5 4.2 3.8 3D images and a new 3D sound system, and a Dungeons & Dragons 5.9 3.3 with the goal of creating a great summer memory. The 3.8 2.0 atmosphere was charged with excitement. slot machine version of the highly entertaining fantasy role-playing 0 0 0 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 On August 13, 2014, in Germany, at Gamescom 2014— around the world. The Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE card game machine, game. (Fiscal years ended/ending March 31) (Fiscal years ended/ending March 31) (Fiscal years ended/ending March 31) the biggest game trade show in Europe—KONAMI In the end credits of P.T., which only users who had exited available for play in arcades since March 2012, is very popular, The booth also provided a look at the SYNKROS casino Consolidated Balance Sheets (Key items) Consolidated Statements of Income (Key items) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Key items) announced and distributed a mysterious game called P.T. the seemingly unending loops would have seen, it is especially with elementary school-age boys, and the chance to management system, especially its True-Time Tournaments, which (Yen in Millions) (Yen in Millions) (Yen in Millions) As of September 30, As of March 31, Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended for PlayStation® 4. It was made available for downloading revealed that this was a “playable teaser” for the next acquire a one-and-only original card led to long lines of kids eager facilitates several casino tournaments at the same time. SYNKROS 2014 2014 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2013 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2013 without divulging the real title or the studio behind installment of SILENT HILLS. for their own special card. drew considerable attention at this trade show and stellar Current assets 133,976 139,658 Net cash provided Net revenues 98,719 97,928 by operating 14,314 3,511 production, and the unique world view, presentation and This playable teaser—essentially, an ambitious Children at Konami Kids Caravan 2014 were also able to enjoy comments from visitors. Fixed assets 182,382 180,593 activities Total assets carefully designed puzzles sparked worldwide interest and experiment using the game format to facilitate a playable other content, including Ultimate Striker, for soccer fans, and KONAMI will continue to deliver new fun and valuable time 316,358 320,251 Operating income 5,858 3,771 Net cash used in (5,112) (21,724) Current liabilities 40,613 45,328 investing activities set social networking sites buzzing. Downloads exceeded preview—had a big impact worldwide through the power Long-term Net cash used in 47,681 49,131 Income before (7,825) 6,068 one million in the blink of an eye. of expression achieved by FOX ENGINE, KONAMI’s original liabilities income taxes 6,163 4,217 financing activities Equity 228,064 225,792 P.T. was developed on the assumption that users around game engine. In addition, the revelation that actor Norman Health & Fitness Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines Cash and cash Konami Sports Club Tsudanuma Kanade no Mori Opens Debut of CR Pachinko Magical Halloween Total liabilities 316,358 320,251 Net income 3,276 2,016 equivalents, end of 51,620 51,629 the world would work with each other through the share Reedus and film director/producer Guillermo del Toro were and equity period On October 2, 2014, Konami Sports Club welcomed the Konami Sports Club will continue to pinpoint the needs of Konami Group company TAKASAGO unveiled the eagerly develop new products that delight pachinko fans and deliver eye- function in PlayStation® 4 to crack the puzzles. Users posted involved in the project came as a big surprise not only to opening of the Tsudanuma Kanade no Mori location, in Narashino, Konami Sports Club members and offer new approaches to anticipated CR Pachinko Magical Halloween and rolled out the catching pachinko machines. videos of their P.T. experience and then someone finished game industry watchers but to the movie world as well. In the Digital Entertainment segment of the Konami Group, mobile games, including DRAGON COLLECTION and the World Soccer Collection Chiba Prefecture. support good fitness. machine at pachinko parlors throughout Japan. series, continued to enjoy steady sales. the game in just a few hours, substantiating that exchange KONAMI will continue to deliver enticing entertainment This location, the newest facility in the Konami Sports Club CR Pachinko Magical Halloween adds various elements of In our Health & Fitness segment, we continued to develop our pricing and membership plans. These plans enable customers to select a pricing among users through live streaming had effectively spread that users worldwide have never encountered before. network, features several new approaches to fitness. The Park Area, pachinko to the unique perspective of the original Magical plan based on the number of times they use our facilities and to use more than one facility. We intend to promote and spread services supporting which takes up half the training floor, is an open space with indoor Halloween series content of the very popular pachinko slot machine the concept of “sustainable fitness.” turf where members can relax and enjoy gentle exercise options, version. The high entertainment value of the conversion has In our Gaming & Systems segment, sales of the Podium video slot machine continued to be favorable, mainly in the U.S. market. such as yoga and stretching. attracted considerable attention. In the Pachinko and Pachinko Slot Machines segment, we released a new pachinko slot machine, MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB, which has continued to receive additional orders steadily supported by the high operating ratio at pachinko parlors. We also began to operate the first pachinko Also, Synergy—the latest in weight-training machines used by The affable, colorful characters are presented in full animation. machine developed by the Konami Group, CR PACHINKO MAGICAL HALLOWEEN, which was converted from our popular original series of even top overseas athletes—delivers effective results for everyone, The play method is easy and the action is exciting, ensuring pachinko slot machines, MAGICAL HALLOWEEN. regardless of experience or age. content that many players will enjoy. The new cabinet design— In terms of the consolidated results for the six months ended September 30, 2014, net revenues amounted to ¥98,719 million, operating In addition, staff in the role of fitness concierge—new to Konami Platinum Tiara—features full-color LEDs, and with sound and lights income was ¥5,858 million, income before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliated company was ¥6,163 million, and net income Sports Club—suggest exercise programs best suited to each creating maximum effect, these machines really radiate a major attributable to KONAMI CORPORATION was ¥3,276 million. member based on personal goals and physical condition on that day. presence in any pachinko parlor. TAKASAGO will continue to For more detailed financial data, please visit the KONAMI website and look under the Financial Information page. KONAMI IR Search 3 4 5 6.