Warren Jenson
Warren Jenson
basis expect full music operating profitable segment year
We expect our U.S. Books, Music and DVD/Video segment to be profitable on a pro forma operating basis for the full year 2000,
america ended estimate north number pc percent psp revenue share year
EA was the number one publisher on PS2, Xbox, and PC in North America and in Europe. Specifically on the PSP we ended the year with 31 percent revenue share in North America and we estimate 25 percent in Europe.
customers delivered holiday sure
We went all-out to make sure we delivered for customers this holiday season.
decrease expect growth loss operating outlook overall percentage remains sales strong
We expect strong year-over-year sales growth in the first quarter, and our outlook for growth in 2000 remains strong. We expect that in 2000, our overall operating loss will decrease significantly as a percentage of sales.
balance cash choose further raise reason respect sheet strategic strengthen unless
With respect to cash, I'd like to make one point. Unless we choose to raise cash to further strengthen our balance sheet or for strategic flexibility, we have no reason to do so.
against appears curve demand double earnings estimated given industry last lightly market numbers overall shifted time year
At the time of our last earnings call, we estimated industry numbers to be lightly up against last year given the introduction of two new platforms. It now appears that the overall market will be down in the double digits. The demand curve has shifted abruptly.
december held overall quarter sales
December was a quarter where we held our own ... but overall sales were disappointing.
lots period positives
This is a period that's bittersweet. There's a lot of positives that will take place this year, but there will be lots of challenges, too.
natural
This is unfortunate, but it's a natural part of our transition.
america both category consoles north percent share sports titles top xbox
In sports we had 70 percent category share on consoles in North America. We had 15 of the top 20 sports titles on the PS2 and 14 on both the Xbox and PC.
ahead calendar expansion focused global investment mobile online resources software year
Calendar 2006 will be a year of investment ahead of revenues. Our resources will be focused on next-generation software and the global expansion of our online and mobile businesses.
addition billion expect roughly year
In addition we expect to end the year with roughly $1 billion in cash,
believe continue microsoft production step throughout
We believe Microsoft will continue to step up production throughout the year.
retail seen softness
We have seen some softness in retail in October,