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http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/8142/Ubisoft-Reports-Record-Sales-Results/
Apr. 28th, 2005 7:28 am
Today Ubisoft, one of the worlds largest videogame publishers, announced sales results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004-2005. Fourth quarter sales totalled 221 million (U.S. $278) and fiscal year 2004-2005 sales generated 537 million ($676), resulting in an eight percent annual sales growth over last year at constant exchange rates.
Faster Growth at the End of the Financial Year
A Record Fourth Quarter 2004-2005:
The new brand, Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30, which has sold 1.7 million units, has made its mark in the historical shooter game segment, confirming its long-term potential. The new opus for the Tom Clancys Splinter Cell brand also saw a highly successful launch, with 2.5 million units sold.
In addition, Ubisoft made major inroads into the new portable console segment with Asphalt Urban GT and Rayman 2005 on Nintendo DS, which sold a combined 740,000 units over the financial year.
Thanks to the strong performance of these products, Ubisoft was ranked third among independent publisher on consoles in the United States** for the month of March and was the fifth ranked publisher for the first quarter. Over this period, Ubisoft also ranked third among independent publishers in Germany and second in the United Kingdom.
Sales 2004-2005: The Success of the Brand Creation Strategy
Over the fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 537 million ($676) amounting to eight percent growth at a constant exchange rate over last year. Ubisoft continued to pursue its brand creation strategy, and now has a portfolio of eight major brands which have sold 17 million units, accounting for 65 percent of all business, including:
5.1 million units for the Tom Clancys Splinter Cell® brand
3 million units for the Prince of Persia® brand
2.8 million units for the Tom Clancys Ghost Recon® brand
1.7 million units for the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30TM brand
Increase in Cash Flow Forecast for 2004-2005
Net free cash flow, excluding acquisitions, is now expected to exceed 50 million ($63). This good performance stems from the generation of high cash flow from operations and continued control of the working capital requirement. Taking into account the acquisitions made during the year and increases in share capital, the net debt at March 31, 2005 is estimated to be 82 million ($103), compared to 119 million ($150) at the same time last year.
Additionally, Ubisoft can confirm its expected annual results for 2004-2005:
Earnings before interest and tax: 40-45 million ($50- 57) according to French accounting standards and 38-43 million ($48-54) according to the pro-forma standard*
Net income excluding exceptional items (before goodwill amortization and depreciation of business assets): 18-22 million ($23-28) according to French accounting standards and 17-21 million ($21- 26) according to the pro-forma standard*
Medium-term Prospects and Targets for 2005-2006
Ubisoft is expecting two-digit organic growth over the next few years based on the following:
Strengthening of its brand creation capacity through the recruitment of 600 new talents, expanding the production workforce to 2,900 by March 31, 2006.
Strong entries into new segments. For example, during 2005-2006:
The film licence segment with two of the most anticipated movies of the year
The sports segment with AND 1 Streetball [PlayStation 2/Xbox]
Stronger presence in the strategy segment with Heroes of Might & Magic V [PC]
Expanding capacity on next generation consoles: seven titles will be launched on Nintendo DS, five on Sonys PlayStation® Portable (PSP) and four on the new Microsoft console.
Apr. 28th, 2005 7:28 am
Today Ubisoft, one of the worlds largest videogame publishers, announced sales results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004-2005. Fourth quarter sales totalled 221 million (U.S. $278) and fiscal year 2004-2005 sales generated 537 million ($676), resulting in an eight percent annual sales growth over last year at constant exchange rates.
Faster Growth at the End of the Financial Year
A Record Fourth Quarter 2004-2005:
The new brand, Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30, which has sold 1.7 million units, has made its mark in the historical shooter game segment, confirming its long-term potential. The new opus for the Tom Clancys Splinter Cell brand also saw a highly successful launch, with 2.5 million units sold.
In addition, Ubisoft made major inroads into the new portable console segment with Asphalt Urban GT and Rayman 2005 on Nintendo DS, which sold a combined 740,000 units over the financial year.
Thanks to the strong performance of these products, Ubisoft was ranked third among independent publisher on consoles in the United States** for the month of March and was the fifth ranked publisher for the first quarter. Over this period, Ubisoft also ranked third among independent publishers in Germany and second in the United Kingdom.
Sales 2004-2005: The Success of the Brand Creation Strategy
Over the fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 537 million ($676) amounting to eight percent growth at a constant exchange rate over last year. Ubisoft continued to pursue its brand creation strategy, and now has a portfolio of eight major brands which have sold 17 million units, accounting for 65 percent of all business, including:
5.1 million units for the Tom Clancys Splinter Cell® brand
3 million units for the Prince of Persia® brand
2.8 million units for the Tom Clancys Ghost Recon® brand
1.7 million units for the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30TM brand
Increase in Cash Flow Forecast for 2004-2005
Net free cash flow, excluding acquisitions, is now expected to exceed 50 million ($63). This good performance stems from the generation of high cash flow from operations and continued control of the working capital requirement. Taking into account the acquisitions made during the year and increases in share capital, the net debt at March 31, 2005 is estimated to be 82 million ($103), compared to 119 million ($150) at the same time last year.
Additionally, Ubisoft can confirm its expected annual results for 2004-2005:
Earnings before interest and tax: 40-45 million ($50- 57) according to French accounting standards and 38-43 million ($48-54) according to the pro-forma standard*
Net income excluding exceptional items (before goodwill amortization and depreciation of business assets): 18-22 million ($23-28) according to French accounting standards and 17-21 million ($21- 26) according to the pro-forma standard*
Medium-term Prospects and Targets for 2005-2006
Ubisoft is expecting two-digit organic growth over the next few years based on the following:
Strengthening of its brand creation capacity through the recruitment of 600 new talents, expanding the production workforce to 2,900 by March 31, 2006.
Strong entries into new segments. For example, during 2005-2006:
The film licence segment with two of the most anticipated movies of the year
The sports segment with AND 1 Streetball [PlayStation 2/Xbox]
Stronger presence in the strategy segment with Heroes of Might & Magic V [PC]
Expanding capacity on next generation consoles: seven titles will be launched on Nintendo DS, five on Sonys PlayStation® Portable (PSP) and four on the new Microsoft console.
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