Apple today released their First Fiscal Quarter 2009. They reported a "record revenue of $10.17 billion and record net quarterly profit of $1.61 billion" and also said that they "sold 2,524,000 Macintosh® computers during the quarter, representing nine percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold a record 22,727,000 iPods during the quarter, representing three percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone units sold were 4,363,000, representing 88 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. "
This just shows apples growing market sare in the home Computer and Laptop market as well as a continued strong growth in the mobile phone and mp3 player market. It also shows that despite the economic downturn people are still willing to purchase electronic goods.
Apple also said that they "may provide unspecified features and additional software products to iPhone and Apple TV customers in the future free of charge, in accordance with GAAP the Company recognizes revenue and cost of goods sold for these products on a straight-line basis over their economic lives, with any loss recognized at the time of sale".
This just means that they may provide free software for the iPhone and Apple TV without increasing prices. This may be because of the already high prices for these products and would show that they are aware that they may lose sales if prices are increased.
Sony today released a revision to their $152 billion predicted loss and now predict they will have a loss of only $130 billion or 14% less than originally predicted. Most of the loss is blamed on the economic downturn. Final results won't be available until April 2009.
Ubisoft have released there 2008-2009 results with sales up 32% and a net income of $47 million. This appears to be good news for the relatively quiet developer/publisher who have not made many big splashes over the years.
In other news...
EA has announced Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: Ultimate Edition which will bring Red Alert 3 to the PlayStation 3. This should help to boost sales of both the game and to a lesser degree the console as it will add:
- Five exciting new multiplayer maps
- Behind the scenes videos and trailers, including Raising the Iron Curtain Documentary, From Pens to Pixels, the Girls of Red Alert 3, Bloopers & Outtakes, the Red Alert 3 Remix and many more!
- PS3 exclusive Command & Conquer TV programming, including PS3-dedicated BattleCast™ PrimeTime and a special episode of Command School focused on tips, tricks and strategies from the development team
- In-depth profiles on all the Red Alert 3 Units
- The official Red Alert 3 soundtrack
On February 11 ausgametech will be delighted to post Activision Blizzard's December Quarter earnings and 2008 earnings results and the EA results on February 3.
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