Sony, KADOKAWA and FromSoftware

Sony Becomes Largest Shareholder of Anime Powerhouse and FromSoftware Owner Kadokawa
"Through this capital and business alliance, we will become the largest shareholder of KADOKAWA, which consistently creates a wide variety of IP, including publications and books, such as light novels and comics, as well as games and anime," said Hiroki Totoki, president, COO and CFO of the Sony Group Corporation.
Kadokawa shares sink as Sony settles for buying stake, not whole firm
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -Shares of Japan's Kadokawa fell by their daily limit on Friday after the media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game announced a capital tie-up with Sony Group instead of a widely anticipated acquisition.
Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
On Jan. 7, 2025, Sony will become Kadokawa’s largest stockholder by purchasing 12,054,100 new Kadokawa shares for 50 billion yen (around $320 million). This purchase, combined with a previous round of share acquisition in February 2021, will bring Sony’s total holding in Kadokawa to 10% of the company.
Sony Takes A Major Stake In FromSoftware's Owner, What Does This Mean For Gamers?
Rumors have been swirling about Sony's potential purchase of Kadokawa, worrying gamers about PlayStation making FromSoftware games exclusive to the platform.
Kadokawa shares set to tank after Sony talks end in raised stake, not acquisition
Shares of Japan's Kadokawa were set to fall by their daily limit on Friday after the media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game announced a capital tie-up with Sony instead of a widely anticipated acquisition.
Sony becomes the "largest shareholder" in FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, as the two put an Elden Ring on a "strategic capital and business alliance"
Sony has become the "largest shareholder" in FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, as the two have agreed a "strategic capital and business alliance"
Sony Not Acquiring FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa
After weeks of speculation, Sony is not acquiring FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation after all. The companies have, instead, agreed to form another strategic alliance that will see Sony Group become Kadokawa’s largest shareholder with 10% of its shares,
Kadokawa Shares Indicated Sharply Lower After Sony Group's Plan to Raise Stake
Kadokawa shares were indicated sharply lower after Sony Group said it plans to acquire an additional stake in the Japanese publishing house, dashing market hopes for a possible buyout. Sell orders for Kadokawa shares overwhelmed buy orders on Friday in Tokyo even at their limit down of 3,
Sony Group to Acquire Additional Stake in Kadokawa for More Than $300 Million
Sony Group plans to acquire an additional stake in Japanese entertainment company Kadokawa to become one of its largest shareholders.
Sony confirms ‘strategic capital and business alliance’ with FromSoftware owner Kadokawa
A month after it was reported Sony had increased its stakes in Kadokawa, the Japanese company has confirmed it has indeed purchased more shares in the corporation and has formed a "strategic capital and business alliance" with the firm.
Sony Becomes Largest Shareholder Of Kadokawa
"Kadokawa Corporation and Sony Group Corporation today signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement, agreeing to conduct a third-party allotment by Kadokawa to Sony
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Sony Group Corporation and Kadokawa Corporation to form strategic capital and business alliance
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Sony Tightens Grip on FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa with Strategic Alliance
Sony declared a new business alliance with FromSoftware parent company, Kadokawa, becoming the largest shareholder.
The Sony/Kadokawa Deal Is Complete (And What This Means For The Future)
Now, the deal has been completed that will see Sony Group Corporation taking a large stake in the company that has been responsible for games from From Software like Elden Ring and Bloodborne and ...
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Sony becomes Kadokawa’s biggest shareholder with roughly 10% of shares
Kadokawa and Sony (SONY) signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement, agreeing to conduct a third-party allotment by Kadokawa to Sony on January 7, 2025, with Sony acquiring ...
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Sony Becomes KADOKAWA's Largest Shareholder - What's On the Cards?
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) disclosed a strategic capital and business alliance with KADOKAWA CORPORATION. As ...
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Sony forms ‘business alliance’ with Elden Ring firm but doesn’t buy all of it
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Sony Buys Bigger Stake in Elden Ring Developer's Parent Company
Sony appeared interested in acquiring Kadokawa, the parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. The companies have ...