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Square’s CEO Quits after Poor Showing by Final Fantasy

Game software maker Square announced that president and chief executive officer, Hisashi Suzuki would resign after the company reported its worst-ever loss for the first half due to a disappointing showing by its Final Fantasy The Spirits Within mo

Game Developer, Staff

November 26, 2001

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Square reported a group net loss of $106.8 million for the six months through September 30. The film has generated revenue of about $30 million in the U.S. market, well below the targeted $80 to 90 million, and interest among Japanese consumers has also been weak. The earnings news came as no surprise to the market as the company issued a profit warning last week. Chief operating officer Yoichi Wada will take the top position on December 1, while Suzuki will remain as the chairman.

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