http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/gallery_files/site/270/1042/2571.pdf
slides
http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/gallery_files/site/270/1042/2572.pdf
Slides:
some NPD numbers ubisoft shared.
Assassin's Creed
full fledged Assassin's Creed sequel confirmed for next year, details will be shared in coming months.
ACR has more preorders than last year (but not much, they refused to give percentage numbers because it's not significantly up unlike last year) and think the title will shine this year but they are conservative with their forecasts before their sales are really there because of all the competition this year.
Their current expectations for ACR for next quarter is double digit down compared with last year but they hope it will do more/better due to quality of the title etc.
Driver
sales better than expected.
Rayman Origins
Rayman series 19m shipped. They expect good profitability from Rayman Origins.
Ghost Recon
Ghost Recon series 18m. GRFS has 12h single player etc...
Just Dance 3:
First 3 weeks significantly up versus JD2
JD3 Wii up (double digit growth) versus JD2 Wii
Uplay
17 million members. 600 million units won − 10 million virtual AC items bought
DL Games:
Shootmania for FY2012.
Trials HD - They expect it to be among top 5 sellers on XBLA in 2012. and looking for opportunities to bring the brand to all digital platforms
The New tablet just announced:
the first batch of shipments is close to 100k in US. They intend to use it as a test for software development for WiiU as well.
webcast:
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/kp92ekzo
Other data:
slides
http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/gallery_files/site/270/1042/2572.pdf
First-half sales outstrip targets, coming in at 249 million
Stronger financial performance:
- Current operating loss1: 49 million
- Net loss excluding non-recurring items1: 31.6 million
- Net loss: 37.1 million
Targets for full-year 2011-12
Yves Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, stated "First-half sales have come in around 30% higher than our initial targets. This performance reflects: a 85% growth in our Online segment; a solid showing by our back catalog, driven by Just Dance, Michael Jackson The Experience and Assassins Creed Brotherhood, which confirms players enthusiasm for these flagship brands; and better-than-expected sales for Driver San Francisco, boosted by very good reviews. Our strong sales figure drove another sharp increase in gross profit and enhanced our earnings performance."
Sales
Sales for the first half of 2011-12 came to 249 million, down 4.6% (or up 0.8% at constant exchange rates) compared with the 261 million recorded for first-half 2010-11.
Second-quarter sales totaled 146 million versus 99 million in the same period of 2010-11, representing an increase of 47.5% (+54.6% at constant exchange rates).
Sales in the second quarter of 2011-12 were significantly higher than the guidance of around 99 million issued when Ubisoft released its sales figures for the first quarter of the year. This second-quarter performance reflects the following:
For 29 million, a better-than-expected performance by the Online segment, the back catalog and Driver® San Francisco. The Online segment saw a 132% surge in sales, fueled by the success of the Smurfs on Facebook and From Dust on XBLA/PSN and PC, a further solid showing from Settlers® Online, the launch of Trackmania 2 Canyon, Owlient®s Howrse first month of sales contributions and ongoing positive trends in the digital distribution of titles for PC and consoles. Online revenues were up 85% in the first half, to 30 million, or 12% of total sales, compared with 6% in the same period of 2010-11.
For 18 million, some early shipments of Just Dance® 3 in the US.
Outlook
Full-year 2011-12
Yves Guillemot stated, "Our line-up for the second half of the fiscal year includes established franchises for both hardcore and casual gamers. Our games will target the High-Definition platforms which are seeing continued progress as well as the high-growth Online segment and the high-potential categories in the Casual segment. Thanks to the potential of those titles, combined with our significantly enhanced quality levels and solid first-half performance, we are confident that we will be able to achieve our targets for full-year 2011-12.
Yves Guillemot concluded by saying "We are now starting to reap the benefits from the work we have undertaken to ensure more frequent releases of our High Definition franchises with very high quality levels, as well as from the immense opportunities offered by the Casual segment and our continued strong growth in the Online segment. All of these factors will be key to Ubisofts expected financial performance improvement and return to positive cash flow generation in full-year 2012-13."
The Company confirms its previously-announced targets for full-year 2011-12, namely forecast sales of between 1,040 million and 1,080 million and current operating income1 of between 40 million and 60 million.
Sales for the third quarter of 2011-12
The third quarter will see the following releases:
The Group expects third-quarter 2011-12 sales to amount to between 580 million and 620 million, compared with the third-quarter 2010-11 sales figure of 600 million.
- Assassins Creed® Revelations for Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION® 3 and PC
- Just Dance® 3 for Wii, Kinect and Move
- Rayman® Origins for Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION® 3 and Wii
- The Black Eyed Peas® Experience for Kinect and Wii
- Abba® You Can Dance for Wii
- Rocksmith for Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION® 3
- Assassins Creed® Recollection, Michael Jackson The Experience and Monster Burner for iPad
- I am Alive for XBLA/PSN
Slides:
some NPD numbers ubisoft shared.
Assassin's Creed
full fledged Assassin's Creed sequel confirmed for next year, details will be shared in coming months.
ACR has more preorders than last year (but not much, they refused to give percentage numbers because it's not significantly up unlike last year) and think the title will shine this year but they are conservative with their forecasts before their sales are really there because of all the competition this year.
Their current expectations for ACR for next quarter is double digit down compared with last year but they hope it will do more/better due to quality of the title etc.
Driver
sales better than expected.
Rayman Origins
Rayman series 19m shipped. They expect good profitability from Rayman Origins.
Ghost Recon
Ghost Recon series 18m. GRFS has 12h single player etc...
Just Dance 3:
First 3 weeks significantly up versus JD2
JD3 Wii up (double digit growth) versus JD2 Wii
Uplay
17 million members. 600 million units won − 10 million virtual AC items bought
DL Games:
Shootmania for FY2012.
Trials HD - They expect it to be among top 5 sellers on XBLA in 2012. and looking for opportunities to bring the brand to all digital platforms
The New tablet just announced:
the first batch of shipments is close to 100k in US. They intend to use it as a test for software development for WiiU as well.
webcast:
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/kp92ekzo
Other data: