Lets say the cost is 200 milion. The investors expect at least 300 milion back so they need to sell about 6 million copies. If they lost 10% of sales that is 30 million out of the 100 million the investors expect as return on investment.
This is why a scandal like this can ruin a company.
It did not cost them anywhere near 10% of sales. It will make an enormous amount of money.
Lets say the cost is 200 milion. The investors expect at least 300 milion back so they need to sell about 6 million copies. If they lost 10% of sales that is 30 million out of the 100 million the investors expect as return on investment.
This is why a scandal like this can ruin a company.