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Square Enix Holdings up 7% on strong Q1 results, full-year progress rate exceeds 30%

Square Enix Holdings (9684) shares rose 7% from the previous trading day to 3,161 yen on September 1, marking the highest level in the past month. The company's first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed sales of 78.4 billion yen, operating profit of 17 billion yen, and net profit of 13.2 billion yen, with sales up over 30% year-on-year, operating profit up 1.9 times, and net profit up 2.8 times. The progress rate against the full-year forecast (sales of 298 billion yen, operating profit of 49 billion yen, net profit of 31 billion yen) reached 34.7% for operating profit and 42.7% for net profit, exceeding the quarterly average of 25%. However, since the game business's performance fluctuates significantly depending on the release timing of titles, the company maintains its profit decline plan, and the market is watching to see how profits will accumulate in the future.

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9684.JP · Capital · Positive Q1 sales rose over 30% YoY with operating profit up 1.9x and net profit up 2.8x, beating the quarterly progress rate against full-year guidance.

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Square Enix Surges on Going-Private Report; Koei Tecmo and Tomy Also Rally on Upgrades

In the Tokyo stock market on September 1, game and entertainment-related stocks were mostly sold, but individual stocks with catalysts were active. Square Enix Holdings surged sharply on reports of a possible going-private deal, with speculation of a tender offer. Koei Tecmo Holdings rebounded after SBI Securities raised its rating from "Neutral" to "Buy" and lifted its target price from 1,600 yen to 2,000 yen. Tomy hit a year-to-date high after Iwai Cosmo Securities upgraded its investment rating from "B+" to "A" and raised its target price from 3,000 yen to 4,300 yen. The Nikkei average continued to fall, closing the morning session at 66,215.34 yen, down 96.59 yen from the previous day.

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3635.JP · Capital · Positive SBI Securities upgraded Koei Tecmo to Buy and raised its target price from 1,600 to 2,000 yen.

7867.JP · Capital · Positive Iwai Cosmo Securities upgraded Tomy to A and raised its target price from 3,000 to 4,300 yen.

9684.JP · Capital · Positive Square Enix surged on reports of a possible going-private deal with speculation of a tender offer.

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Square Enix first-quarter operating profit jumps 89 percent

Square Enix Holdings reported first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with operating profit rising 89 percent year on year to 17 billion yen. Revenue came to 78.4 billion yen and recurring profit was 18.7 billion yen, a sharp improvement from revenue of 59.3 billion yen and operating profit of 9 billion yen a year earlier. The company left its full-year operating profit forecast unchanged at 49 billion yen, down 10.5 percent from the previous year, meaning it has already earned roughly 35 percent of that target in the first quarter. The share price climbed from a low of 2,494 yen on July 23 to 2,974 yen on August 12, a gain of about 10 percent in one month.

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9684.JP · Capital · Positive First-quarter operating profit jumped 89% year on year, beating expectations.

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Square Enix Holdings rises for fourth straight day, reclaims 3,000 yen level on strong Q1 revenue and profit growth driven by new titles

Square Enix Holdings rose for a fourth consecutive session, reclaiming the 3,000 yen mark in intraday trading for the first time since December 10 last year. The company's first-quarter results, announced on August 10, showed a sharp increase in revenue and profit, driven by contributions from new releases such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Adventurer Elliot: The Millennial Story, and Dragon Quest Smash Glow.

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9684.JP · Capital · Positive Strong Q1 revenue and profit growth driven by new titles

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3D Investment Partners Abstains from Voting on Square Enix Director Reappointments After Survey Reveals Shareholder Dissatisfaction

3D Investment Partners, which manages funds holding approximately 19% of Square Enix Holdings' outstanding shares, has abstained from voting on the reappointment of directors at the company's 46th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The decision follows a survey of more than 80 institutional investors and sell-side analysts, conducted by an independent research firm, which found that 69% of participants believe Square Enix is not effectively maximizing corporate value, and 88% think a fundamental review of management policies is needed. While 3D's voting guidelines would normally result in voting against the proposals, the firm cited Japan's Stewardship Code and expectations that both executive and outside directors will now engage proactively with shareholders. The survey also showed that 77% of respondents feel outside directors are not sufficiently engaging with shareholders, and 88% want them to actively participate in direct dialogue with investors.

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9684.JP · Capital · Negative 69% of surveyed investors believe Square Enix is not effectively maximizing corporate value, and 88% want a fundamental review of management policies, indicating dissatisfaction with capital allocation and governance.

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