Interim Results

Konami Corporation 13 November 2003 Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2003 (Prepared in Accordance with U.S. GAAP) November 13, 2003 KONAMI CORPORATION Address: 4-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Stock code number: 9766 URL: http://www.konami.com Shares listed: Tokyo Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange Representative: Kagemasa Kozuki, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Noriaki Yamaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Phone: +81-3-5220-0163) Date of Board Meeting to approve the financial November 13, 2003 results: Adoption of U.S. GAAP: Yes Note: Financial information presented herein was not audited by independent public accountants. 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2003 (Amounts are rounded to the nearest million) (1) Consolidated Results of Operations (Millions of Yen, except per share data) Net revenues Year-on- Operating income Year-on- Income (loss) Year-on- year year before year change (loss) change change (%) (%) income taxes, (%) minority interest and equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies Six months ended Y 129,976 14.8% Y 21,698 113.5% Y 22,408 120.8% September 30, 2003 Six months ended 113,195 - 10,165 - 10,150 - September 30, 2002 Year ended 253,657 (21,870) (22,096) March 31, 2003 Net income Year-on- Net income (loss) Diluted net income year (loss) change per share (Yen) per share (Yen) (%) Six months ended Y 10,859 148.6% Y 90.13 - September 30, 2003 Six months ended 4,368 - 35.66 - September 30, 2002 Year ended (28,519) (234.58) - March 31, 2003 Notes: 1. Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies Six months ended September 30, 2003: Y 230 million Six months ended September 30, 2002: 644 million Year ended March 31, 2003: (1,288) million 2. Weighted-average common shares outstanding Six months ended September 30, 2003: 120,484,155 shares Six months ended September 30, 2002: 122,503,419 shares Year ended March 31, 2003: 121,572,154 shares 3. Change in accounting policies: None 4. Change (%) of net revenues, operating income, income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies and net income represents the increase or decrease relative to the same period of the previous year. 5. Consolidated financial statements for the first half year in the previous year was not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, U.S. GAAP consolidated financial information for the first half year ended September 30, 2002 is not presented herein. 6. Net income (loss) per share was prepared in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 'Earnings per Share'. (2) Consolidated Financial Position (Millions of Yen, except per share amounts) Total shareholders' Equity-assets Total shareholders' Total assets Equity ratio equity per share (Yen) September 30, 2003 Y 290,642 Y 96,626 33.3% Y 801.99 September 30, 2002 305,386 125,234 41.0% 1,039.38 March 31, 2003 278,250 90,406 32.5% 750.35 Note: Number of shares outstanding September 30, 2003: 120,483,851 shares September 30, 2002: 120,488,459 shares March 31, 2003: 120,484,375 shares (3) Consolidated Cash Flows (Millions of Yen) Net cash provided by (used in) Cash and Operating Investing Financing cash equivalents activities activities activities at end of period Six months ended September 30, 2003 Y 16,079 Y (1,254) Y (6,654) Y 82,282 Six months ended September 30, 2002 6,835 (2,881) (17,504) 61,547 Year ended March 31, 2003 27,711 (12,242) (16,443) 74,680 (4) Number of Consolidated Subsidiaries and Companies Accounted for by the Equity Method Number of consolidated subsidiaries: 28 Number of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method: 3 (5) Changes in Reporting Entities Number of consolidated subsidiaries added: 3 Number of consolidated subsidiaries removed: 3 2. Consolidated Financial Forecast for the Year Ending March 31, 2004 (Millions of Yen) Net revenues Operating income Income before Net income income taxes, minority interest and equity in net income of affiliated companies Year ending March 31, 2004 Y255,500 Y27,500 Y26,700 Y14,500 There has been no change in our forecast for the year ending March 31, 2004, since we originally announced on May 22, 2003. Note: Expected net income per share for the year ending March 31, 2004 is Y120.35 Cautionary Statement with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements: Statements made in this document with respect to our current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs, including the above forecasts, are forward-looking statements about our future performance. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of information currently available to it and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. A number of important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from and worse than those discussed in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in economic conditions affecting our operations; (ii) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar and the Euro; (iii) our ability to continue to win acceptance of our products, which are offered in highly competitive markets characterized by the continuous introduction of new products, rapid developments in technology and subjective and changing consumer preferences; (iv) our ability to successfully expand internationally with a focus on our video game software business, card game business and gaming machine business; (v) our ability to successfully expand the scope of our business and broaden our customer base through our exercise entertainment business; (vi) regulatory developments and changes and our ability to respond and adapt to those changes; (vii) our expectations with regard to further acquisitions and the integration of any companies we may acquire; and (viii) the outcome of contingencies. Please refer to page 13 of the attached material for information regarding the assumptions and other related items used in the preparation of these forecasts. 1. Organizational Structure of the Konami Group The Konami Group is a conglomerate engaged in global operations in the entertainment industry and is comprised of KONAMI CORPORATION (the ''Company''), its 28 consolidated subsidiaries and 3 equity method affiliates. Each of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies is categorized into business segments based on its operations as stated below. Business segment categorization is based on the same criteria explained below under ''5. Segment Information (Unaudited)''. Business Segments Major Companies Computer & Video Games Domestic The Company (*1, 9), Konami Marketing Japan, Inc. (*4) Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, Inc. (*3) Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Inc. Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. Konami Online, Inc. (*11) HUDSON SOFT CO., LTD. (*13), Genki Co., Ltd. (*13) TAKARA CO., LTD. (*12, 13) Overseas Konami of America, Inc. (*2, Note 3) Konami of Europe GmbH Konami Marketing (Asia) Ltd. Konami Software Shanghai, Inc., One other company Exercise Entertainment Domestic Konami Sports Corporation (*5, 7) Konami Sports Life Corporation, One other company Toy & Hobby Domestic The Company (*1, 9) Konami Marketing Japan, Inc. (*4) Konami Media Entertainment, Inc. (*10) Konami Traumer, Inc. (*1) Overseas Konami of America, Inc. (*2, Note 3) Konami of Europe GmbH Konami Marketing (Asia) Ltd. Amusement Domestic The Company (*1, 9) Konami Marketing Japan, Inc. (*4) KPE, Inc., One other company Overseas Konami Marketing, Inc. (*2, Note 3) Konami Corporation of Europe B.V. (*6) Konami Marketing (Asia) Ltd. Gaming Domestic The Company (*1, 9) Overseas Konami Gaming, Inc. Konami Australia Pty Ltd., One other company Other Domestic Konami Marketing Japan, Inc. (*4), Konami School, Inc. (*9) Konami Computer Entertainment School, Inc. (*8) Konami Real Estate, Inc. One other company Overseas Konami Corporation of America Konami Corporation of Europe B.V. (*6), One other company (*6) Notes: 1. Companies that have operations categorized in more than one segment are included in each segment in which they operate. 2. Primary changes in major companies for the six months ended September 30, 2003 are as follows: (*1) The Company acquired 77.8% of the issued shares of Traumer, Inc. and added Traumer, Inc. to its subsidiaries on April 17, 2003. Consequently, the corporate name of Traumer, Inc. was changed to Konami Traumer, Inc. on the acquisition date. (*2) On April 18, 2003, the Company transferred its arcade game sales operations in the U.S. from Konami of America, Inc. to the newly established Konami Marketing, Inc. (*3) Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka, Inc. merged with Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, Inc. on May 1, 2003 and changed its corporate name to Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, Inc. on June 18, 2003. (*4) On May 1, 2003, Konami Service, Inc. merged with Konami Marketing Japan, Inc. in order to improve customer satisfaction by integrating their sales, marketing and customer service businesses. (*5) On May 1, 2003, Konami Athletics Inc. merged with Konami Sports Corporation in order to improve the efficiency of their operations and enhance customer convenience. (*6) On June 1, 2003, Konami Marketing Europe Ltd. transferred its amusement business to Konami Corporation of Europe B.V. (*7) On July 31, 2003, in order to enhance its business in Kinki area (western part of Japan), Konami Sports Corporation acquired fitness club business from Hankyu Dentetsu Corporation and its subsidiary, Okicey Corporation. (*8) On July 31, 2003, Konami School, Inc. changed its name to Konami Computer Entertainment School, Inc. (*9) On August 1, 2003, the Company established Konami School, Inc. in order to find talent for our all business segments. (*10) On September 30, 2003, Konami Music Entertainment, Inc. changed its name to Konami Media Entertainment, Inc. (*11) On September 30, 2003, Konami Mobile & Online, Inc. changed its name to Konami Online, Inc. (*12) TAKARA CO., LTD. which had been included in Other segment until the period ended March 31, 2003 is included in Computer & Video Games segment from the six months period ended September 30, 2003. (*13) These are equity method affiliates. 3. On October 1, 2003, Konami of America, Inc. changed its name to Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc and transferred Toy & Hobby segment to Konami Marketing, Inc. Business Organization 2. Management Policy 1. Management Policy Our management policy places the priorities on our shareholders sound relationships with all stakeholders, including shareholders, and a wide range of social contributions as a good corporate citizen. We aim to make optimum use of the group's management resources by taking into account the three keywords of our management policy: ''Adaptation to Global Standards'', ''Maintaining Fair Competition'' and ''Pursuit of High Profits''. In order to maximize our shareholders' values, we continuously increase and improve our market capitalization and provide stable dividends as a means to return profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used to invest heavily in prospective and profitable business fields to increase our corporate value and a source for paying dividends. We are working on maintaining sound relationships with our stakeholders, including investors, end-users, suppliers, employees and the community in general, as well as contributing to the society by supporting a wide range of activities that promote education, sports and culture. Pursuant to this basic management policy, we aim to be an entertainment enterprise that achieves continuous expansion and the respect of society. 2. Profit Appropriation Policy We consider stable cash dividends and an increase in corporate value as important means for returning our profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used to invest in prospective and profitable business fields to strengthen our growth potential and competitiveness. 3. Policy of Changing Stock Unit We have recognized an importance of expanding the range of our investors and promoting long-term and stable possession of our stock by our investors for our capital management policy from our early days. On July 1, 1992, we reduced the number of shares constituting one unit from 1,000 to 100. We also exercised 1.5 for 1 stock splits and 2 for 1 stock splits on May 20, 1999 and May 19, 2000, respectively. We continue to work on maximizing shareholders' benefit, expanding the range of our individual investors and facilitating the liquidity of our shares. 4. Medium to Long-term Strategies and Objectives Consumers are becoming more and more diversified in their tastes for, and selective about, ''entertainment'', while fields within the entertainment industry such as games, toys, movies, music, sports, education, publishing and communications are further merging and overlapping. In such an environment, competition among entertainment companies has intensified and so we believe that an innovative and diversified corporate strategy and further reinforcement of the corporate structure supporting such strategy are inevitable for the continuous growth of a company. To enhance our brand value, we have developed a new logo as the symbol for our new branding initiative that we are promoting under the tagline ''Bikkuri (Be Creative)'', which indicates our core competence of ''creativity''. Our goal is to create products that will bring more surprise and fascination to consumers' lives. Strengthening our corporate structure is essential in setting the groundwork for our future growth. We continue to strengthen our corporate structure in a variety of ways, such as enhancing our production, marketing and financial resources, building a stronger group management system and establishing a fair and timely disclosure system. We listed our stock on the New York Stock Exchange on September 30, 2002. Also, our stock has been selected as one of 225 stock brands representing the First Section market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the purpose of calculating Nikkei Average Stock Price since October 1, 2003. We continue to further reinforce our corporate structure in order to become a truly global and leading entertainment company which represents Japan. 5. Corporate Governance Development It is necessary for us to develop a strong corporate governance in order to implement and maintain our basic management policy. The first and most important agenda in our corporate governance development program is the reform of the board of directors. We employed an outside corporate officer in May 1992 and introduced an executive officer system in June 1999. In June 2001, we reduced the size of our board of directors from 15 to nine directors. We now have eight directors, four of them are from outside. We endeavored to accelerate the managerial decision-making process, separate oversight and executive functions, strengthen the managerial monitoring system, revitalize the board of directors, and pursue management transparency. We are working to establish and implement committees in response to the changing environment in which we operate. We established a Risk Management Committee in April 2000 in order to enhance our ability to prevent and respond quickly to internal and external risks. We established a Compliance Committee in September 2001 to reinforce our entire system for monitoring and encouraging compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. We established a Disclosure Committee in April 2003 in the wake of listing our stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The Disclosure Committee is working on the development of group company reporting procedures that can facilitate timely and accurate disclosure. We also established a Konami Group Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in order to integrate the direction and improve the standard at all levels. 3. Business Performance and Cash Flows 1. Business Performance Overview Despite the fact that individual consumption is leveling off, the Japanese economy during the interim consolidated accounting period has proved that corporate earnings have been improving, owing to increases in capital investments and exports. There appears a mounting indication that the economy status is rallying, although there are factors that could affect on the Japanese economy, such as unstable long-term interest rates and strong yen tendency. With respect to the entertainment industry in which we operate, the first half of this accounting period saw sales of video game software platforms such as PlayStation2 leveling off, while online games have become more popular with the expansion of broadband. Regarding software, the size of the market tends to fluctuate based on game titles due to competitive market environment. The entertainment industry has expanded due to increasing social recognition of the importance of intellectual property creation, encouraged by the government's initiatives for protecting and nurturing support for intellectual properties, and universities establishing game-related curriculums. We performed well for the interim consolidated accounting period ended September 30, 2003, especially in the Computer & Video Games and Toy & Hobby business segments, where the Yu-Gi-Oh! products, a home video game software title and the related card game, made solid sales in the U.S. into the second consecutive year and experienced growth in sales and popularity in Europe. In the Japanese domestic market, a soccer video game software, WORLD SOCCER WINNING ELEVEN 7, achieved sales of one million copies within three weeks after its release. The WINNING ELEVEN series thereby made a million-seller for the recent two consecutive years. The Exercise Entertainment business segment improved customer satisfaction and extended the network of facilities. The Toy & Hobby business segment developed Kids Smile, a new brand of intellectual education toys, which was introduced in the market in April 2003, and also sold BATTLEACCEL, toys for boys which have received favorable reviews, thereby established a steady position in the toy industry. The Amusement business segment marked stable growth mainly with e-AMUSEMENT products. The Gaming business segment had favorable sales growth in the U.S. by diversifying its product line-up. Sales in Australia also increased steadily. Overall, we have expanded our business capacity with creativity as a leading global operator in the entertainment industry. As a result, consolidated net revenues for the interim consolidated accounting period ended September 30, 2003, amounted to Y 129,976 million, and consolidated operating income, consolidated net income before income taxes and consolidated net income were Y 21,698 million, Y 22,408 million and Y 10,859 million, respectively. The interim dividend payout is Y 27 per share. Performance by business segment Summary of net revenues by business segment: Millions of Yen Six months Six months Year-on-year ended ended change Sep. 30, 2002 Sep. 30, 2003 (%) Computer & Video Games Y 35,071 Y 38,545 9.9 Exercise Entertainment 40,108 39,729 (0.9) Toy & Hobby 19,444 31,455 61.8 Amusement 14,788 15,959 7.9 Gaming 3,935 5,165 31.3 Other, Corporate and Eliminations (151) (877) - Consolidated net revenues Y 113,195 Y 129,976 14.8 In the Computer & Video Games segment, sales of WORLD SOCCER WINNING ELEVEN 7 for PlayStation2 achieved one million copies within three weeks after its release in August 2003. Sales of JIKKYO POWAFUL PUROYAKYU 10 for PlayStation2 and GameCube which were released in July 2003 reached 620,000 copies in total. Silent Hill 3 for PlayStation2 and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters International: World Wide Edition for Game Boy Advance generated favorable sales. As for the overseas market, the Yu-Gi-Oh! series continued to be in good demand and Yu-Gi-Oh! World Wide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel for Game Boy Advance which was released in April 2003 reached 570,000 copies shipments in the U.S. Sales of Silent Hill 3 for PlayStation2 achieved more than 300,000 copies and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for Game Boy Advance and DDRMAX2 for PlayStation2 were also sold well. Silent Hill 3 and Dancing Stage MegaMix for PlayStation2 made solid sales in Europe. As a result, consolidated net revenues of the Computer & Video Games segment were Y 38,545 million (109.9% of consolidated revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2002). With regard to the Exercise Entertainment segment, our sports club business, we promoted the expansion of the Konami Sports Club facility networks by opening 6 new facilities, including the Aoyama branch (Tokyo) and the Osaka branch (Osaka) and by remodeling the Hitotsubashi-Gakuen branch (Tokyo). The Aoyama branch and the Osaka branch are GRANCISE facilities, our top-end brand. On March 24, 2003, for more effective operation, we acquired all the shares of NISSAY ATHLETICS COMPANY and changed its name to Konami Athletics Inc. It was merged into Konami Sports Corporation on May 1, 2003. In September 2003, in order to make the best use of our nation-wide franchise operation, we introduced a new membership system for offering services responding to customers' diversified needs and to improve their convenience. As for new products and services, in June 2003, we agreed to collaborate with Hakuba-mura (Nagano) in an outdoor sports-related program, followed by the introduction of nature camps for children who are members of Konami Sports Club in July 2003, which enjoyed popularity. Utilizing our knowledge in entertainment and technology, we introduced EZ series, fitness machines for commercial use, into each facility following the Aoyama branch (Tokyo) opened in April 2003. We also made efforts to increase sales of existing products such as Aerobics Revolution for PlayStation2, which allows players to enjoy realistic aerobics activities at home. As a result, the consolidated net revenues of the Exercise Entertainment segment were Y 39,729 million (99.1 % of consolidated revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2002). The Toy & Hobby segment maintained solid sales of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in the U.S. into its second consecutive year. The Yu-Gi-Oh! card game, released in Europe during the year ended March 31, 2003, made solid sales in Italy, Germany and Spain, followed by England and France. We are fully promoting the global expansion of the product. As for the Japanese market, we regard this period as the first year for the Toy & Hobby segment and are strengthening its product line-up. We entered a new market of intellectual education toys in Japan in April 2003, introducing SOUND CUBE-KUN and Sound Mobile to enjoy various sounds and voices. Moreover we introduced BATTLEACCEL, a new radio-controlled battle hobby for boys. As a result, consolidated net revenues of the Toy & Hobby segment were Y 31,455 million (161.8 % of consolidated revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2002). The Amusement segment maintained a favorable acceptance in the market into its second consecutive year. e-AMUSEMENT products for amusement arcades, the MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series, which allow players to compete directly with players in other arcade game locations nation-wide via online connection, were well accepted in the market. QUIZ MAGIC ACADEMY, a quiz game which allows players intellectually compete with other players, received favorable reviews, and pop'n music and drummania, music simulation game series, remained strong with the introduction of new variations. The e-AMUSEMENT system contributed to sales as well. As for token-operated products, Fantasic Fever, a new style of 'penny-falls' game machine, which decorates amusement facilities by medals flowing in the air and electric spectaculars like a parade, received favorable reviews. FORTUNE ORB Chapter 2, a new version of FORTUNE ORB, a large-sized ''penny-falls'' game machine popular for its entertaining stage effects, and GI-TURFWILD, a large scale token operated horse racing games, a leading GI series game featuring a realistic sense of actually 'being there' marked favorable sales. The LCD unit business contributed to sales by introducing differentiated and attractive products to customers. As a result, consolidated net revenues of the Amusement segment were Y 15,959 million (107.9 % of consolidated revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2002). As for the Gaming segment, in North America, our main video slot machines, MARIACHI MADNESS and SOLTICE GOLD, continued to mark solid sales, especially in Nevada, California and Minnesota. In the client management system business, we have entered into contracts with several casinos and being acknowledged in the market. The Gaming segment has obtained a gaming license from the province of Quebec making the total number of its gaming licenses in North America to 19 states. In Australia, we have obtained gaming licenses in every state and sales are improving steadily. As a results, consolidated net revenues of the Gaming segment were Y 5,165 million (131.3 % of consolidated revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2002). 2. Cash Flows Cash flow summary for the six months ended September 30, 2003: Millions of Yen Six months Six months Year-on-year ended ended change Sep. 30, 2002 Sep. 30, 2003 Net cash provided by operating activities Y 6,835 Y 16,079 Y 9,244 Net cash used in investing activities (2,881) (1,254) 1,627 Net cash used in financing activities (17,504) (6,654) 10,850 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash (91) (569) (478) equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash (13,641) 7,602 21,243 equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 61,547 82,282 20,735 Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to Y 16,079 million for the six months ended September 30, 2003, compared to Y 6,835 million for the six months ended September 30, 2002. This resulted primarily from a net income of Y 10,859 million due to overall favorable results, and a decrease in trade notes and accounts receivable of Y 5,136 million, offsetting an increase in inventories of Y 7,238 million. Cash flows from investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities amounted to Y 1,254 million for the six months ended September 30, 2003, compared to Y 2,881 million for the six months ended September 30, 2002. This resulted primarily from capital expenditure of Y 2,832 million, offsetting the proceeds from sales of investment in marketable securities of Y 1,593 million. Cash flows from financing activities: Net cash used in financing activities amounted to Y 6,654 million for the six months ended September 30, 2003, compared to Y 17,504 million for the six months ended September 30, 2002. This was primarily due to payments of dividends of Y 5,544 million and purchases of treasury stock by subsidiaries of Y 633 million. The following table represents certain cash flow indexes for the six months ended September 30, 2003: Six months Six months Year ended March ended ended 31, 2003 Sep. 30, 2002 Sep. 30, 2003 Equity-assets ratio (%) 41.0 33.3 32.5 Equity-assets ratio based on market capitalization (%) 123.5 148.0 75.1 Years of debt redemption (years) 9.3 4.7 2.7 Interest coverage ratio (times) 15.4 37.8 29.5 Equity-assets ratio = Shareholders' equity / Total assets Equity-assets ratio based on market capitalization = Market capitalization / Total assets Years of debt redemption = Interest-bearing debts / Cash flows from operating activities Interest coverage ratio = Cash flows from operating activities / Interest paid Notes: 1. The above indexes are calculated on a consolidated basis with U.S. GAAP figures. 2. Cash flows from operating activities are equal to net cash provided by operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. 3. Interest-bearing debts include all the liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets that incur interest expense. 3. Activities for the Future The Computer & Video Games segment expects to release branded popular sports titles such as WORLD SOCCER WINNING ELEVEN: Tactics, WORLD SOCCER WINNING ELEVEN 7: International and Castlevania in the Japanese market. In the U.S., we have released TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, a cartoon TV program started in February 2003. We also expect to release Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 and Castlevania: Lament of Innocence in the U.S. and Pro Evolution Soccer 3 in Europe. The Exercise Entertainment segment will continuously strive for providing safe, clean and comfortable facilities that fully satisfy members' diversified needs by improving quality of the services, and continue to expand our network of fitness clubs. Based on the concept of ''Exertainment'' which provides ways of exercising and relaxing that members can continue, we will actively introduce next generation fitness machines including EZ series into Konami Sports Club and expand our home fitness product line-up. The Toy & Hobby segment expects to continuously release new Yu-Gi-Oh! card games, which are gaining successful market acceptance in the U.S. and Europe, and promote the global expansion of our products. In the domestic market, we expect to expand the product line-up of boy's toy, mainly GRANSAZERS series, an cartoon TV program started in October 2003. We also plan to improve sales in a new market of the intellectual and educational toys that we entered from this period. The Amusement segment expects to introduce new titles such as WORLD SOCCER WINNING ELEVEN 2003, an arcade version compatible to e-AMUSEMENT, and WARTRAN TROOPERS, a multi-player-cooperative shooting game in the video games area. We also expect to introduce new titles such as Monster Gate for on-line battle and GIGADRAKE which is a hybrid of card battle and token-operated games in the token-operated game area. The Gaming segment expects to expand the product range by introducing stepper reels. We will also promote to cultivate new markets outside of North America and Australia. As for the group as a whole, each business segment will make efforts to provide high-quality products and services, which target consumer needs, focusing on 'Pursuit of High Profit'. There has been no change in our forecast for the year ending March 31, 2004, since we originally announced on May 22, 2003. We expect that year-end dividend shall be Y 27 per share (Y 54 for the year including the interim dividend of Y 27). Cautionary Statements with Respect to Outlook Statements made in this document with respect to our current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs, including the above forecasts, are forward-looking statements about our future performance. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of information currently available to it and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. A number of important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from and worse than those discussed in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in economic conditions affecting our operations; (ii) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar and the Euro; (iii) our ability to continue to win acceptance of our products, which are offered in highly competitive markets characterized by the continuous introduction of new products, rapid developments in technology and subjective and changing consumer preferences; (iv) our ability to successfully expand internationally with a focus on our video game software business, card game business and gaming machine business; (v) our ability to successfully expand the scope of our business and broaden our customer base through our exercise entertainment business; (vi) regulatory developments and changes and our ability to respond and adapt to those changes; (vii) our expectations with regard to further acquisitions and the integration of any companies we may acquire; and (viii) the outcome of contingencies. 4. Consolidated Financial Statements (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars September 30, September 30, March 31, 2003 September 30, 2002 2003 2003 % % % ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Y 61,547 Y 82,282 Y 74,680 $739,613 Trade notes and accounts 23,938 23,722 29,107 213,231 receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of Y611 million, Y659 million ($5,926 thousand) and Y976 million at September 30, 2002, September 30, 2003 and March 31, 2003, respectively Inventories 18,280 20,291 13,359 182,391 Deferred income taxes, net 10,384 12,193 12,820 109,600 Prepaid expenses and other current 6,847 10,173 6,739 91,443 assets Total current assets 120,996 39.6 148,661 51.1 136,705 49.1 1,336,278 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 43,283 14.2 47,338 16.3 46,284 16.6 425,510 INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS: Investments in marketable 169 113 189 1,016 securities Investments in and advances to 13,961 12,472 12,422 112,108 affiliates Identifiable intangible assets 58,387 46,168 46,503 414,993 Goodwill 37,150 464 125 4,171 Lease deposits 23,604 24,217 24,489 217,681 Other assets 7,836 11,209 11,533 100,755 Total investments and other assets 141,107 46.2 94,643 32.6 95,261 34.3 850,724 TOTAL ASSETS Y 305,386 100.0 Y 290,642 100.0 Y 278,250 100.0 $2,612,512 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars September 30, September 30, March 31, 2003 September 30, 2002 2003 2003 % % % LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term borrowings Y 13,401 Y 3,108 Y 8,308 $27,937 Current portion of long-term debt 2,046 2,977 1,815 26,760 and capital lease obligations Trade notes and accounts payable 18,043 18,231 18,684 163,874 Accrued income taxes 6,878 17,926 13,788 161,133 Accrued expenses 16,391 18,089 18,968 162,598 Deferred revenue 5,464 6,739 5,535 60,575 Other current liabilities 5,719 4,500 4,676 40,449 Total current liabilities 67,942 22.3 71,570 24.6 71,774 25.8 643,326 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Long-term debt and capital lease 48,331 69,026 63,514 620,458 obligations, less current portion Accrued pension and severance 2,579 2,508 2,345 22,544 costs Deferred income taxes, net 22,600 19,389 18,854 174,283 Other long-term liabilities 3,891 3,402 2,502 30,580 Total long-term liabilities 77,401 25.3 94,325 32.4 87,215 31.3 847,865 MINORITY INTEREST IN 34,809 11.4 28,121 9.7 28,855 10.4 252,773 CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - - - - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, no par value- Authorized 450,000,000 shares; 47,399 15.5 47,399 16.3 47,399 17.0 426,058 issued 128,737,566 shares at September 30, 2002, September 30, 2003 and March 31, 2003 Additional paid-in capital 46,736 15.3 46,736 16.1 46,736 16.8 420,099 Legal reserve 2,163 0.7 - 2,163 0.8 - Retained earnings 54,157 17.7 27,787 9.6 18,981 6.8 249,771 Accumulated other comprehensive 430 0.2 368 0.1 790 0.3 3,308 income Total 150,885 49.4 122,290 42.1 116,069 41.7 1,099,236 Treasury stock, at cost- 8,249,107 shares, 8,253,715 shares (25,651) (8.4) (25,664) (8.8) (25,663) (9.2) (230,688) and 8,253,191 shares at September 30, 2002, September 30, 2003 and March 31, 2003, respectively Total shareholders' equity 125,234 41.0 96,626 33.3 90,406 32.5 868,548 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND Y 305,386 100.0 Y 290,642 100.0 Y 278,250 100.0 $2,612,512 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (2) Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars Six months ended Six months ended Year ended Six months September 30, September 30, ended 2002 2003 March 31, 2003 September 30, 2003 % % % NET REVENUES: Product sales revenue Y 75,209 Y 91,261 Y 178,766 $ 820,324 Service revenue 37,986 38,715 74,891 348,000 Total net revenues 113,195 100.0 129,976 100.0 253,657 100.0 1,168,324 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Costs of products sold 43,726 50,618 112,364 454,993 Costs of services rendered 33,486 31,798 62,515 285,825 Impairment charge for goodwill and - - 47,599 - other intangible assets Selling, general and administrative 25,818 25,862 53,049 232,468 Total costs and expenses 103,030 91.0 108,278 83.3 275,527 108.6 973,286 Operating income (loss) 10,165 9.0 21,698 16.7 (21,870) (8.6) 195,038 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): Interest income 169 228 373 2,049 Interest expense (443) (425) (938) (3,820) Gain on sale of subsidiary shares 552 - 904 - Other, net (293) 907 (565) 8,153 Other income (expenses), net (15) 0.0 710 0.5 (226) (0.1) 6,382 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES, 10,150 9.0 22,408 17.2 (22,096) (8.7) 201,420 MINORITY INTEREST AND EQUITY IN NET INCOME (LOSS) OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES INCOME TAXES: 5,212 4.6 10,669 8.2 6,186 2.4 95,901 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY 4,938 4.4 11,739 9.0 (28,282) (11.1) 105,519 INTEREST AND EQUITY IN NET INCOME (LOSS) OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME (LOSS) 1,214 1.1 1,110 0.8 (1,051) (0.4) 9,977 OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES EQUITY IN NET INCOME (LOSS) OF 644 0.6 230 0.2 (1,288) (0.5) 2,067 AFFILIATED COMPANIES NET INCOME (LOSS) Y 4,368 3.9 Y 10,859 8.4 Y (28,519) (11.2) $97,609 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements PER SHARE DATA: Yen U.S. Dollars Six months Six months Year ended Six months ended ended ended September 30, September 30, March 31, September 30, 2002 2003 2003 2003 Basic and diluted net income Y 35.66 Y 90.13 Y (234.58) $ 0.81 (loss) per share Weighted-average common shares outstanding 122,503,419 120,484,155 121,572,154 Note: Net income (loss) per share was prepared in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 128 'Earnings per Share'. The Company and its subsidiaries had no dilutive securities outstanding at September 30, 2002, September 30, 2003 and March 31, 2003, and therefore there was no difference between basic and diluted EPS. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (3) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) For the six months ended September 30, 2002 Millions of Yen Common Additional Legal Retained Accumulated Treasury Total Stock Paid-in Reserve Earnings Other Shareholders'Equity Capital Comprehensive Stock, Income at Cost Balance at Y 47,399 Y 46,736 Y 2,163 Y 53,149 Y 546 Y (15,003) Y 134,990 March 31, 2002 Net income 4,368 4,368 Cash dividends, (3,360) (3,360) Y 27.0 per share Net unrealized 97 97 gains on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency (213) (213) translation adjustments Repurchase of (10,648) (10,648) treasury stock Balance at Y47,399 Y46,736 Y2,163 Y54,157 Y430 Y (25,651) Y125,234 September 30, 2002 For the six months ended September 30, 2003 Millions of Yen Common Additional Legal Retained Accumulated Treasury Total Shareholders' Stock Paid-in Earnings Other Equity Capital Reserve Comprehensive Stock, Income at Cost Balance at Y47,399 Y46,736 Y2,163 Y18,981 Y790 Y (25,663) Y90,406 March 31, 2003 Net income 10,859 10,859 Cash dividends, (4,216) (4,216) Y 35.0 per share Net unrealized 160 160 gains on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency (582) (582) translation adjustments Repurchase of (1) (1) treasury stock Transfer from (2,163) 2,163 - legal reserve Balance at Y47,399 Y46,736 - Y 27,787 Y368 Y(25,664) Y96,626 September 30, 2003 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements For the year ended March 31, 2003 Millions of Yen Common Additional Legal Retained Accumulated Treasury Total Stock Paid-in Earnings Other Stock, Shareholders' Capital Reserve Comprehensive at Cost Equity Income Balance at Y47,399 Y 46,736 Y 2,163 Y 53,149 Y 546 Y (15,003) Y 134,990 March 31, 2002 Net loss (28,519) (28,519) Cash dividends, Y (5,649) (5,649) 46.0 per share Net unrealized 159 159 gains on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency 85 85 translation adjustments Repurchase of (10,660) (10,660) treasury stock Balance at Y47,399 Y46,736 Y2,163 Y18,981 Y790 Y(25,663) Y90,406 March 31, 2003 For the six months ended September 30, 2003 Thousands of U.S. Dollars Common Additional Legal Retained Accumulated Treasury Total Stock Paid-in Earnings Other Shareholders' Capital Reserve Comprehensive Stock, Equity Income at Cost Balance at $426,058 $420,099 $19,443 $170,616 $7,101 $(230,679) $812,638 March 31, 2003 Net income 97,609 97,609 Cash dividends, (37,897) (37,897) $0.31 per share Net unrealized 1,438 1,438 gains on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency (5,231) (5,231) translation adjustments Repurchase of (9) (9) treasury stock Transfer from legal (19,443) 19,443 - reserve Balance at $426,058 $420,099 - $249,771 $3,308 $(230,688) $868,548 September 30, 2003 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars Six months Six months Year ended Six months ended ended ended March 31, September 30, September September 2003 2003 30, 2002 30, 2003 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) Y 4,368 Y 10,859 Y (28,519) $ 97,609 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities - Depreciation and amortization 5,909 3,972 11,979 35,703 Impairment charge for goodwill and other - - 47,599 - intangible assets Provision for doubtful receivables 623 (253) 429 (2,274) Loss on sale or disposal of property and 612 652 2,344 5,861 equipment, net Loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities 24 (1,303) (20) (11,712) Gain on sale of subsidiary shares (552) - (904) - Equity in net loss (income) of affiliated (644) (230) 1,288 (2,067) companies Minority interest 1,214 1,110 (1,051) 9,977 Deferred income taxes (1,243) 1,159 (11,326) 10,418 Change in assets and liabilities, net of business acquired: Decrease in trade notes and accounts receivable 9,610 5,136 4,580 46,166 Decrease (increase) in inventories (2,390) (7,238) 2,556 (65,061) Increase (decrease) in trade notes and accounts (2,243) 439 (1,521) 3,946 payable Increase (decrease) in accrued income taxes (6,385) 4,083 394 36,701 Decrease in accrued expenses (4,175) (758) (2,271) (6,813) Increase in deferred revenue 1,598 1,204 1,669 10,822 Other, net 509 (2,753) 485 (24,746) Net cash provided by operating activities 6,835 16,079 27,711 144,530 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of investments in a subsidiary (315) - (315) - Proceeds from sales of investments in 2,081 - 2,081 - subsidiaries Capital expenditures (4,886) (2,832) (15,357) (25,456) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 1,098 73 2,234 656 Proceeds from sales of investments in marketable 241 1,593 371 14,319 securities Acquisition of new subsidiaries, net of cash - (206) (449) (1,852) acquired Decrease in time deposits 517 63 516 566 Decrease (increase) in lease deposits, net (402) 272 (306) 2,445 Other, net (1,215) (217) (1,017) (1,950) Net cash used in investing activities (2,881) (1,254) (12,242) (11,272) Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 2,615 (5,268) (2,448) (47,353) Proceeds from long-term debt - 6,400 15,402 57,528 Repayments of long-term debt (2,486) (315) (2,765) (2,831) Principal payments under capital lease (1,207) (1,177) (3,439) (10,580) obligations Dividends paid (3,769) (5,544) (6,324) (49,834) Purchases of treasury stock by parent company (10,648) (1) (10,660) (9) Purchases of treasury stock by subsidiaries (1,782) (633) (4,516) (5,690) Other, net (227) (116) (1,693) (1,042) Net cash used in financing activities (17,504) (6,654) (16,443) (59,811) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash (91) (569) 466 (5,115) equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash (13,641) 7,602 (508) 68,332 equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the 75,188 74,680 75,188 671,281 period Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period Y 61,547 Y 82,282 Y 74,680 $ 739,613 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 5. Segment Information (Unaudited) (1) Operations in Different Industries Six months Computer Exercise Toy & Amusement Gaming Other, Consolidated ended & Video Entertain- Hobby Corporate Games ment and September Eliminations 30, 2002 (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 34,403 Y 40,083 Y 19,425 Y 14,385 Y 3,935 Y 964 Y 113,195 Intersegment 668 25 19 403 - (1,115) - Total 35,071 40,108 19,444 14,788 3,935 (151) 113,195 Operating 29,102 39,698 12,542 12,050 4,179 5,459 103,030 expenses Operating Y 5,969 Y 410 Y 6,902 Y 2,738 Y (244) Y (5,610) Y 10,165 income (loss) Six months Computer Exercise Toy & Amusement Gaming Other, Consolidated ended & Video Entertain- Hobby Corporate Games ment and September Eliminations 30, 2003 (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 37,195 Y 39,676 Y 31,420 Y 15,654 Y 5,165 Y 866 Y 129,976 Intersegment 1,350 53 35 305 - (1,743) - Total 38,545 39,729 31,455 15,959 5,165 (877) 129,976 Operating 30,605 38,725 19,527 11,049 4,824 3,548 108,278 expenses Operating Y 7,940 Y 1,004 Y 11,928 Y 4,910 Y 341 Y (4,425) Y 21,698 income (loss) Year ended Computer Exercise Toy & Amusement Gaming Other, Consolidated & Video Entertain- Hobby Corporate March 31, Games Ment and 2003 Eliminations (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 85,891 Y 78,437 Y 45,887 Y 33,105 Y 8,215 Y 2,122 Y 253,657 Intersegment 1,585 88 61 1,200 - (2,934) - Total 87,476 78,525 45,948 34,305 8,215 (812) 253,657 Operating 73,489 127,937 29,319 27,035 8,384 9,363 275,527 expenses Operating Y 13,987 Y (49,412) Y 16,629 Y 7,270 Y (169) Y (10,175) Y (21,870) income (loss) Six months Computer Exercise Toy & Amusement Gaming Other, Consolidated ended & Video Entertain- Hobby Corporate Games Ment and September Eliminations 30, 2003 (Thousands of U.S. Dollars) Net revenue: Customers $ 334,337 $ 356,638 $ 282,427 $ 140,710 $ 46,427 $ 7,785 $ 1,168,324 Intersegment 12,135 477 315 2,741 - (15,668) - Total 346,472 357,115 282,742 143,451 46,427 (7,883) 1,168,324 Operating 275,101 348,090 175,524 99,317 43,362 31,892 973,286 expenses Operating $ 71,371 $ 9,025 $ 107,218 $ 44,134 $ 3,065 $ (39,775) $ 195,038 income (loss) Notes: 1. Primary businesses of each segment are as follows: Computer & Video Games: Production and sale of home-use video game software Exercise Entertainment: Operation of health and fitness clubs Toy & Hobby: Production and sale of character related products Amusement: Manufacture and sale of amusement arcade games and token-operated games Gaming: Manufacture and sale of gaming machines for overseas market 2. 'Other' consists of segments which do not meet the quantitative criteria for separate presentation under SFAS No. 131 'Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. ' 3 'Corporate' primarily consists of administrative expenses for the Company. 4. 'Eliminations' primarily consist of eliminations of intercompany sales and of intercompany profits on inventories. 5. In the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Amusement segment transferred its health entertainment business to the Exercise Entertainment segment, and the Gaming segment transferred its token-operated game machine business to the Amusement segment. In accordance with these changes, results for the six months ended September 30, 2002 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for the year ended March 31, 2003. 6. Effective this second quarter ended September 30, 2003, Other segment is combined with Corporate and Eliminations. In accordance with this change, results for the six months ended September 30, 2002 and for the year ended March 31, 2003 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation for the year ended September 30, 2003. 7. Intersegment revenues primarily consist of sub-licensing of intellectual property rights from Computer & Video Games and Toy & Hobby to Amusement and Gaming and sales of hardware and components from Amusement to Computer & Video Games and Exercise Entertainment 8. An impairment charge of Y 47,599 million for goodwill and other intangible assets was included in the operating expenses of the Exercise Entertainment segment for the year ended March 31, 2003. (2) Operations in Geographic Areas Six months ended Japan Americas Europe Asia Total Eliminations Consolidated September 30, 2002 /Oceania (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 91,796 Y 13,878 Y 4,005 Y 3,516 Y 113,195 - Y 113,195 Intersegment 15,805 189 27 235 16,256 Y (16,256) - Total 107,601 14,067 4,032 3,751 129,451 (16,256) 113,195 Operating expenses 96,299 15,047 4,473 2,996 118,815 (15,785) 103,030 Operating income Y 11,302 Y (980) Y (441) Y 755 Y 10,636 Y (471) Y 10,165 (loss) Six months ended Japan Americas Europe Asia Total Eliminations Consolidated September 30, 2003 /Oceania (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 84,812 Y 27,026 Y 14,090 Y 4,048 Y 129,976 - Y 129,976 Intersegment 37,716 154 88 179 38,137 Y (38,137) - Total 122,528 27,180 14,178 4,227 168,113 (38,137) 129,976 Operating expenses 101,192 26,978 13,264 3,352 144,786 (36,508) 108,278 Operating income Y 21,336 Y 202 Y 914 Y 875 Y 23,327 Y (1,629) Y 21,698 (loss) Year ended Japan Americas Europe Asia Total Eliminations Consolidated March 31, 2003 /Oceania (Millions of Yen) Net revenue: Customers Y 182,345 Y 47,729 Y 16,297 Y 7,286 Y 253,657 - Y 253,657 Intersegment 50,670 805 27 506 52,008 Y (52,008) - Total 233,015 48,534 16,324 7,792 305,665 (52,008) 253,657 Operating expenses 258,551 47,112 14,917 6,236 326,816 (51,289) 275,527 Operating income Y (25,536) Y 1,422 Y 1,407 Y 1,556 Y (21,151) Y (719) Y (21,870) (loss) Six months ended Japan Americas Europe Asia Total Eliminations Consolidated September 30, 2003 /Oceania (Thousands of U.S. Dollars) Net revenue: Customers $ 762,355 $ 242,930 $ 126,652 $ 36,387 $ 1,168,324 - $ 1,168,324 Intersegment 339,020 1,384 791 1,609 342,804 $ (342,804) - Total 1,101,375 244,314 127,443 37,996 1,511,128 (342,804) 1,168,324 Operating expenses 909,591 242,498 119,227 30,131 1,301,447 (328,161) 973,286 Operating income $ 191,784 $ 1,816 $ 8,216 $ 7,865 $ 209,681 $ (14,643) $ 195,038 (loss) Note: 1. For the purpose of presenting its operations in geographic areas above, the Company and its subsidiaries attribute revenues from external customers to individual countries in each area based on where products are sold and services are provided. 2. An impairment charge of Y 47,599 million for goodwill and other intangible assets was included in the operating expenses of the Japan segment for the year ended March 31, 2003. Notes (Unaudited) 1. The U.S. dollar amounts included herein represent a translation using the mid price for telegraphic transfer of U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2003 of Y111.25 to $1 and are included solely for the convenience of the reader. The translation should not be construed as a representation that the yen amounts have been, could have been, or could in the future be converted into U.S. dollars at the above or any other rate. 2. The consolidated financial statements presented herein were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). 6. Summary of Non-consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2003 (Prepared in Accordance with Japanese GAAP) November 13, 2003 KONAMI CORPORATION Address: 4-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Stock code number: 9766 URL: http://www.konami.com Shares listed: Tokyo Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange Representative: Kagemasa Kozuki, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Noriaki Yamaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Phone: +81-3-5220-0163) Date of Board Meeting to approve the financial November 13, 2003 results: Date of commencement of interim dividend payment: December 8, 2003 Adoption of interim dividend system: Yes Adoption of unit trading system: Yes (1 unit: 100 shares) 1. Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2003 (1) Results of Operations (Figures truncated) Net Year-on-year Operating Year-on-year Ordinary Year-on-year revenues change income change income change (Y million) (%) (Y million) (%) (Y million) (%) Six months ended Y74,240 36.4 Y13,572 186.3 Y17,215 201.9 September 30, 2003 Six months ended 54,433 19.2 4,740 22.1 5,701 35.3 September 30, 2002 Year ended 130,186 - 11,577 - 13,068 - March 31, 2003 Net Year-on-year Net income income change per share (Y million) (%) (Y) Six months ended Y11,107 184.1 Y92.19 September 30, 2003 Six months ended 3,909 81.9 31.91 September 30, 2002 Year ended (11,284) - (92.82) March 31, 2003 Notes: 1. Weighted-average common shares outstanding Six months ended September 30, 2003: 120,484,155 shares Six months ended September 30, 2002: 122,503,419 shares Year ended March 31, 2003: 121,572,154 shares 2. Change in accounting policies: None 3. Change (%) of net revenues, operating income, ordinary income and net income represents the percentage change of the increase or decrease compared to the same period of the previous year. (2) Dividends Cash dividends per share Interim Annual (Y) (Y) Six months ended September 30, 2003 Y27.00 - Six months ended September 30, 2002 19.00 - Year ended March 31, 2003 - 54.00 (3) Financial Position Total shareholders' Equity-assets Total shareholders' Total assets equity ratio equity per share (Y million) (Y million) (%) (Y) September 30, 2003 Y193,669 Y111,997 57.8 Y929.56 September 30, 2002 190,493 122,271 64.2 1,014.80 March 31, 2003 186,668 105,107 56.3 872.38 Notes: Number of shares outstanding September 30, 2003: 120,483,851 shares September 30, 2002: 120,488,459 shares March 31, 2003: 120,484,375 shares Number of treasury stock September 30, 2003: 8,253,715 shares September 30, 2002: 8,249,107 shares March 31, 2003: 8,253,191 shares 2. Financial Forecast for the Year Ending March 31, 2004 Net Ordinary Net Cash dividends per share revenues income income Year-end Annual (Y million) (Y million) (Y million) (Y) (Y) Year ending March 31, 2004 Y27.00 Y54.00 Notes: 1. Non-consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2004 is not disclosed. 7. Non-consolidated Financial Statements (1) Non-consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 % % % ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Y23,892 Y40,926 Y31,976 Trade notes receivable 32 13 37 Trade accounts receivable 24,482 30,666 30,068 Inventories 5,704 6,920 5,418 Short-term loans receivable 10,935 - 12,797 Other 11,257 22,746 24,916 Allowance for doubtful accounts (245 ) (279 ) (407 ) Total current assets 76,059 39.9 100,993 52.1 104,806 56.1 FIXED ASSETS (Note 1): Tangible fixed assets 8,913 1,533 8,991 Intangible fixed assets 1,417 1,071 1,407 Investment securities 101,608 83,448 66,219 Other 2,494 6,722 5,316 Allowance for doubtful - (99 ) (73 ) accounts Investments and other assets 104,103 90,070 71,463 Total fixed assets 114,434 60.1 92,675 47.9 81,862 43.9 TOTAL ASSETS Y190,493 100.0 Y193,669 100.0 Y186,668 100.0 See accompanying notes to non-consolidated financial statements (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 % % % LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Trade notes payable Y5,843 Y5,696 Y6,091 Trade accounts payable 7,313 8,666 10,217 Short-term borrowings - 7,418 11,852 Current portion of long-term - 912 - debt Income taxes payable 1,577 4 15 Other (Note 3) 5,380 5,783 5,491 Total current liabilities 20,114 10.6 28,480 14.7 33,667 18.0 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Straight bonds 45,000 45,000 45,000 Long-term debt - 5,340 - Allowance for directors' 1,350 1,354 1,353 retirement Benefits Long-term deposits received 327 67 110 Allowance for loss incurred 1,430 1,430 1,430 by subsidiaries Total long-term liabilities 48,107 25.2 53,192 27.5 47,893 25.7 Total liabilities 68,222 35.8 81,672 42.2 81,560 43.7 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common Stock 47,398 24.9 47,398 24.5 47,398 25.4 Additional paid-in capital 47,106 24.7 47,106 24.3 47,106 25.2 Retained earnings 53,417 28.0 43,155 22.3 36,265 19.4 Legal reserve 2,163 - 2,163 Voluntary earned surplus 44,301 24,301 44,301 Unappropriated earned surplus 6,951 18,854 (10,200 ) Treasury Stock (25,651 ) (13.4 ) (25,663 ) (13.3 ) (25,662 ) (13.7 ) Total shareholders' equity 122,271 64.2 111,997 57.8 105,107 56.3 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Y190,493 100.0 Y193,669 100.0 Y186,668 100.0 See accompanying notes to non-consolidated financial statements (2) Non-consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Millions of Yen) Six months ended Six months ended Year ended September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 % % % Net revenues Y54,433 100.0 Y74,240 100.0 Y130,186 100.0 Cost of revenues 42,486 78.1 50,629 68.2 101,304 77.8 Gross profit 11,946 21.9 23,611 31.8 28,881 22.2 Selling, general and administrative 7,206 13.2 10,039 13.5 17,303 13.3 expenses Operating income 4,740 8.7 13,572 18.3 11,577 8.9 Non-operating income (Note 1) 1,709 3.1 4,067 5.5 2,843 2.2 Non-operating expenses (Note 2) 747 1.4 423 0.6 1,352 1.0 Ordinary income 5,701 10.5 17,215 23.2 13,068 10.1 Extraordinary income (Note 3) - - 1,541 2.1 5,742 4.4 Extraordinary losses (Note 4) 83 0.2 2,135 2.9 39,401 30.3 Income (loss) before income taxes 5,618 10.3 16,622 22.4 (20,590 ) (15.8 ) Income taxes: Current 1,931 4 15 Deferred (222 ) 5,511 (9,321 ) Total income taxes 1,708 3.1 5,515 7.4 (9,306 ) 7.1 Net income (loss) 3,909 7.2 11,107 15.0 (11,284 ) (8.7 ) Unappropriated earned surplus 3,042 5,583 3,042 carried forward Reversal of legal reserve - 2,163 - Interim cash dividends - - 2,289 Increase in retained earnings from - - 331 acquisition following a corporate split Unappropriated earned surplus Y6,951 Y18,854 Y(10,200 ) See accompanying notes to non-consolidated financial statements Basis of Presentation The accompanying interim non-consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 1. Marketable and Investment Securities Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies and other securities for which the market value is not readily determinable are stated at cost based on the moving average method. Other securities for which the market value is determinable are stated at market value as of the balance sheet date. Unrealized gains and losses on those securities are reported in the shareholders' equity and the cost of securities sold is determined by the moving average method. 2. Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments are stated at market value. 3. Inventories Inventories other than work in process are stated at cost determined by the moving average method. Work in process consisting of hardware products is stated at cost determined by the moving average method while work in process consisting of software products is stated at cost determined by the specific identification method. 4. Depreciation Methods Tangible fixed assets are depreciated using the declining balance method while intangible fixed assets are amortized mainly using the straight-line method. For in-house software, amortization is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful life of 5 years. 5. Provisions (a) Allowance for doubtful accounts Generally, allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on the actual ratio of bad debt losses incurred. For specific accounts with higher possibility of bad debt loss, the allowance is determined by independent judgment. (b) Allowance for employees' retirement benefits (Prepaid pension expense) Allowance for retirement benefits to be paid to employees as of balance sheet date is calculated based on the estimated amount of the projected benefit obligation and the plan assets at the fiscal year-end. Unrecognized net transition asset or obligation is amortized over 13 years. Unrecognized actuarial net gain or loss will be amortized from the following fiscal year within the average remaining service period of 13 years on a straight-line basis. (c) Allowance for directors' retirement benefits Required amount for retirement benefits to be paid to directors as of balance sheet date is reserved as liability. (d) Allowance for loss incurred by subsidiaries Allowance for loss incurred by subsidiaries is provided at the amount determined based on its financial condition. 6. Foreign Currency Translation Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the current exchange rates as of the balance sheet date, and the translation gains and losses are credited or charged to income. 7. Leases Finance leases other than those that deem to transfer ownership of the leased property to the lessee are accounted for as operating lease transactions. 8. Other significant matters (a) Consumption Tax Consumption tax is excluded from the stated amount of revenue and expenses. (b) Income Taxes Current and deferred income taxes for the six months ended September 30, 2003 are calculated on the assumption of the reversal of reserve for advanced depreciation in appropriations of retained earnings planned at the fiscal year-end. (c) Accounting for treasury stock and reversal of legal reserve Effective from the previous fiscal year, the Company adopted 'Accounting Standard on Treasury Stock and Reversal of Legal Reserves' (Accounting Standard Board statement No. 1), which was issued by Accounting Standard Board of Japan. The effect of adoption on the Company's net income was immaterial. Due to revision of 'Regulations Concerning the Terminology, Forms and Preparation Methods of interim Financial Statements, ' the Company discloses shareholders' equity in accordance with the revised regulation. Change in Presentation of Non-consolidated Financial Statements 1. Non-consolidated Balance Sheets Short-term loans receivable is stated in other of current assets while it had been represented independently on the previous statements. It is Y 4,041 million as of balance sheet date, September 30, 2003. Notes to Non-consolidated Financial Statements Notes to Balance Sheets 1.Accumulated depreciation of tangible fixed assets is as follows: (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Accumulated depreciation of tangible fixed assets Y6,766 Y2,927 Y7,143 2. The Company guarantees subsidiaries' loans payable to financial institutions as follows: (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Konami of America, Inc 245 - - (US$ 2,000 thousand) Konami Gaming, Inc. 1,851 - Y1,607 (US$ 15,100 thousand) (US$ 13,375 thousand) Total Y2,096 - Y1,607 3. Net amount of consumption tax payable and consumption tax to be refunded is included in 'Other' of current liabilities. Notes to Statements of Operations 1. Non-operating income mainly consists of the following: Six months ended September 30, 2002: Dividend income: Y 1,628 million, Interest income: Y 4 million Six months ended September 30, 2003: Dividend income: Y 3,744 million, Interest income: Y 41 million, Foreign exchange gains: Y 56 million Year ended March 31, 2003: Dividend income: Y 2,329million, Interest income: Y 30 million 2. Non-operating expenses mainly consist of the following: Six months ended September 30, 2002: Bond interest expenses: Y 200 million, Foreign exchange losses: Y 154 million, Related expenses for NYSE listing: Y 366 million Six months ended September 30, 2003: Bond interest expenses: Y 200 million Year ended March 31, 2003: Bond interest expenses: Y 400 million, Related expenses for NYSE listing: Y 284 million 3. Extraordinary income mainly consists of the following: Six months ended September 30, 2002: - Six months ended September 30, 2003: Gain on sale of investment securities: Y 1,300 million Year ended March 31, 2003: Gain on sale of investments in subsidiaries: Y 1,769 million, Gain on transfer of business: Y 3,972 million Note: Extraordinary income for the six months ended September 30, 2002 did not include any items significant enough to require separate disclosure. 4. Extraordinary losses mainly consist of the following: Six months ended September 30, 2002: Loss on disposal of buildings: Y 56 million, Loss on disposal of tools, furniture and fixtures: Y 22 million Six months ended September 30, 2003: Loss on sale of land and buildings: Y 2,111 million Year ended March 31, 2003: Loss on sale of investments in subsidiaries: Y 39,010 million 5. Depreciation expense for each period is as follows: (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Tangible fixed assets Y323 Y436 Y1,965 Intangible fixed assets 211 220 656 Leases Finance leases other than those deemed to transfer ownership of leased property to the lessee: 1. Acquisition cost, accumulated depreciation, and ending balance of leased assets (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Acquisition Accumulated Ending Acquisition Accumulated Ending Acquisition Accumulated Ending depreciation depreciation depreciation Cost balance Cost balance Cost balance Tangible fixed assets -other Y1,511 Y750 Y761 Y1,629 Y1,069 Y559 Y1,599 Y1,006 Y593 Total Y1,511 Y750 Y761 Y1,629 Y1,069 Y559 Y1,599 Y1,006 Y593 2. Obligations under finance leases (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Due within one year Y455 Y251 Y370 Due after one year 341 334 251 Total Y796 Y586 Y622 3. Lease payments, depreciation expense and interest expense (Millions of Yen) Six month ended Six month ended Year ended September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Lease payments Y225 Y232 Y472 Depreciation expense 216 222 452 Interest expense 9 7 19 4. Depreciation expense is computed according to the straight-line method with lease term as useful life and salvage value of zero. 5. Interest expense is defined as the difference between total lease payment and acquisition cost, and allocated using the effective interest method to each period. Investments in Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies as of each balance sheet date are as follows: (Millions of Yen) September 30, 2002 September 30, 2003 March 31, 2003 Balance Balance Balance sheet Market sheet Market sheet Market amount value Differences amount value Differences amount value Differences Investments Y70,327 Y74,513 Y4,185 Y1,312 Y38,517 Y37,205 Y1,312 Y34,993 Y33,680 in subsidiaries Investments 11,905 22,191 10,286 12,194 21,225 9,030 12,194 18,251 6,057 in affiliated companies Total Y82,233 Y96,705 Y14,471 Y13,506 Y59,742 Y46,235 Y13,506 Y53,245 Y39,738 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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