Sony, FromSoftware and KADOKAWA Corporation

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.
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.
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,
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 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 raises stake in FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa to 10%, but no takeover plans for now
It was reported in November that Sony was in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation. In addition to FromSoftware, Kadokawa owns Spike Chunsoft, developer of the Danganronpa
Sony to Become FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa's Biggest Shareholder
Sony has purchased more shares in FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft's parent company Kadokawa, making the Japanese gaming giant the largest shareholder.
Sony becomes biggest shareholder of FromSoftware owner in massive deal
Sony has become the biggest shareholder of FromSoftware owner Kadokawa, forming a “strategic capital and business alliance”.
Sony to become largest shareholder of FromSoftware parent Kadokawa Corporation
Sony is increasing its stake in Kadokawa Corporation, which will make it the FromSoftware parent's biggest shareholder.
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.
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 now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware’s parent company
Sony has announced that it has increased its holdings in Japanese media giant and FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa ...
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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.
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Sony’s FromSoftware acquisition pulled back after striking deal
Sony and FromSoftware-owner Kadokawa have formed a business alliance that allows PlayStation to invest in the companies ...