PSA Media & Entertainment: Square Enix (9684 JT) – Dropping the Pilot
Yosuke Matsuda, who as President took Square Enix from losses in FY12 to record profits in FY21, is to leave the firm. He will be replaced by the little-known Takashi Kiryu. Matsuda’s departure leaves Square Enix at something of a crossroads, and it will be as interesting to see which road Kiryu takes, as it will be to see how well he does.Square Enix Holdings is a holding company that is mainly engaged in the entertainment industry. Co., through its subsidiaries, operates in four business segments. The Digital Entertainment business is engaged in the design, development, sale, licensed sale and operation of digital entertainment contents focusing on computer games. The Amusement segment is engaged in the operation of amusement facilities, the design, development, manufacture, sale and rental of amusement equipment. The Publishing segment is involved in the publication of comic magazines, books and game related books. The Rights Property segment is involved design, production, sale and grant of secondary works.
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