Kadokawa Corporation (From Software) Confirms Sony's Takeover Interest
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Sony is apparently interested in taking over the Japanese Kadokawa Group, according to a media report that has not yet been confirmed. Kadokawa owns, among others, Acquire, Spike Chunsoft and From Software, known for Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Update: Kadokawa Corporation confirms Sony's interest.
News update: 20 November 2024, 14:01
In response to yesterday's media reports, Kadokawa Corporation has issued a statement confirming that Sony Group Inc. is indeed interested in acquiring the company. However, no decision has been made so far.
The full statement: "There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter "the Company") by Sony Group Inc. However, this information is not announced by the Company. The Company has received an initial letter of intent to acquire the Company's shares, but no decision has been made at this time. If there are any facts that should be announced in the future, we will make an announcement in a timely and appropriate manner."
Original news: 19 November 2024, 10:59
Sony Interactive Entertainment is in talks to acquire the Kadokawa Group, according to a Reuters report. The report cites two sources familiar with the matter. "The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said," they say. Sony refused to comment on the report, and Kadokawa said the company could not comment on the report.
Sony already holds a 2 per cent stake in Kadokawa. The Kadokawa Group is an entertainment company engaged in a wide range of businesses including publishing, animation (Delicious in Dungeon), film, games, web services and education/edtech. The games division includes Acquire Corp, Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc, Spike Chunsoft and From Software (Dark Souls, Elden Ring).
The integrated report for the last financial year states the following about the gaming sector: "We plan, develop, sell, and license game software as well as online games. FromSoftware, Inc., a gaming studio with world-leading IP creation and development, is a member of the Group, and continuously releases high-quality original console games and PC games. After its global release in February 2022, ELDEN RING became a worldwide hit, shipping a global total of more than 25 million units. In addition to development of console games, we have begun working on mobile game adaptations of our own animation IP."
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