Konami Leaves Full Year Forecast Unchanged

Officials from Konami have reported a 149% jump in the company’s first half net profits, but have refused to revise full year profit forecasts as a result. Net profit estimates for the six months through September 30 now stand at ¥10.86 billion ($100.35m), up from ¥4.37 billion ($40.38m) a year ago. Although the first half net profit makes up 75% of its full year forecast, of ¥14.5 billion ($133.98m), the company has kept its annual estimate unchanged. Shares in the company fell 2.81% as a result.