Tag: Kadokawa
News Sony Becomes Kadokawa's Biggest Shareholder As Companies Form Alliance
Hopes to further expand publishing of Kadokawa's games
Sony, it seems, will not acquire Kadokawa outright. Instead, the giant Japanese organisations have today announced a strategic capital and business alliance, which will see Sony become Kadokawa’s largest shareholder. The deal, scheduled to go through on 7th January, will see Sony purchase...
Rumour Kadokawa Employees Eager for Sony Buyout and Change in Management
Tarnished
Sony's potential buyout of Kadokawa — which has been widely reported on over the last few weeks — is apparently being encouraged by Kadokawa employees. That's according to a fresh article by Japanese publication Bunshun (as covered by Automaton). An anonymous "veteran" employee
News Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
There it is
In what is essentially an update on previous reports, Sony has now confirmed that it's interested in acquiring fellow Japanese giant Kadokawa — the parent company of FromSoftware. This is a story that's been rumbling on for weeks now, with Kadokawa itself revealing that Sony had sent an "initial letter of intent" back in November. At...
News Kadokawa Wants Sony's Full Commitment with Buyout of Entire Company
Or not at all
One of the biggest stories in games right now is Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation. In a new report from Bloomberg, it's claimed that the two companies have been in talks about a buyout for years. According to the report, the pair has been back and forth on a deal for a long time, with the main issue relating to the...
News Kadokawa Confirms Sony Acquisition Interest
Sony sends "letter of intent" to Kadokawa
Kadokawa Corp has responded to yesterday's reports of interest from Sony regarding a potential takeover by confirming it has received an "initial letter of intent" from the company. In a newly issued statement, Kadokawa added "no decision" has been made as to whether it'll go through with the acquisition or...
Feature Why Would Sony Want to Buy Kadokawa?
We explore why alleged talks may be taking place
Sony is in talks to acquire media conglomerate Kadokawa, an enormous corporation made up of many subsidiaries across gaming, manga, and anime. The buyout – which, according to Reuters, could be completed in a matter of weeks – would significantly bolster the Japanese giant’s entertainment...
News Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Elden Ring Dev's Parent Company Kadokawa Corp
Includes FromSoftware and more manga control
Sony has reportedly entered talks with Elden Ring maker Kadokawa Corporation with a view to acquiring the company, Reuters claims via two sources. Discussions are said to be ongoing, and if they're successful, a finalised deal could be signed within the coming weeks. The firm's stocks are estimated to be...
