Archive: october 31, 2008

Konami Forecasts Its Financial Statement [Business]

Konami Forecasts Its Financial Statement [Business] Konami has released a forecast of its financial statement for the six month period ending September 30, 2008. This isn't the actual statement, but a forecast, which is a fancy way to say guess. Here we go: Compared to the same timeframe, net revenues are up 9.4 percent, the income before taxes is up 71.3 percent and the net income is up 87.7 percent. However, the company's operating income has skyrocked over the past year: It's up 74.8 percent. All (educated) shots in the dark! According to an official statement from Konami:
Among the figures for the consolidated business performance for the six...

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Tags: Business, Konami, Metal Gear Solid 4, Original, news

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