Exclusive: Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden …
NEW YORK/TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Sony (6758.T) is in talks to acquire Kadokawa (9468.T), the Japanese media powerhouse behind the “Elden Ring” game, two sources familiar with the matter said,...
Sony's Pursuit of Kadokawa Anime Looks Like a Great Takeover …
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Prospect of joining Sony feels “too dynamic to be real," says Kadokawa …
3 days ago · News of Sony Group potentially buying out FromSoftware owner Kadokawa in an M&A worth an estimated 600 billion yen has prompted various reactions within Kadokawa and the anime industry. ... In addition, a top executive of an anime company (not affiliated with Sony or Kadokawa) commented, “An M&A on the scale of 600 billion would be undoable ...
FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, …
Nov 20, 2024 · Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Sony was in talks to buy Kadokawa, whose subsidiary FromSoftware is behind smash hit Elden Ring, the Dark Souls and Armored Core games, and PlayStation...
Kadokawa shares surge after news of Sony acquisition talks
TOKYO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Japanese media powerhouse Kadokawa (9468.T) said on Wednesday it had received a letter of intent to buy its shares, a day after a Reuters report that Sony was in talks...
Report: Sony in Talks to Buy Kadokawa, Owner of Elden Ring and …
Nov 19, 2024 · Sony is reportedly in talks to buy Kadokawa, whose subsidiary FromSoftware is behind smash hit Elden Ring, the Dark Souls and Armored Core games, and PlayStation exclusive Bloodborne.
Sony Said to Weigh Deal for Japanese Content House Kadokawa
Nov 19, 2024 · Sony Group Corp. is exploring a takeover of Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp., potentially expanding its content portfolio and tightening its grip over the maker of hit role-playing game Elden Ring.
Sony Is In Talks To Buy Kadokawa - Forbes
Nov 19, 2024 · According to Reuters, Sony is thinking of buying Kadokawa, which would have massive ramifications for both games and anime. From a gaming standpoint, the big acquisition would be FromSoftware, of...
Sony in Talks to Buy 'Elden Ring' Publisher Kadokawa - Variety
Nov 19, 2024 · Sony already owns a 2% stake in Kadokawa, which claimed in a recent “integrated report” to control rights to 130,000 books and 2,000 videos. ... J-Novel Club, and Yen Press. It also owns the ...
Sony May Find It Hard to Buy All of FromSoftware Parent …
1 day ago · Kadokawa is the majority owner of FromSoftware, with around 70% of the company. Sony already owns around 14% of the developer, with Tencent owning around 16%. Piers Harding-Rolls, Research Director at Ampere Analysis, told …