Accelerating Growth through M&A, Capital and Business Alliances, and Investment
First written in FY2016. 29 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-12AdvancedEarnings
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 24 April 2026, we resolved to acquire all shares of 株式会社グルーヴ・ホールディングス and make it a subsidiary (the "Transaction"), and entered into a share transfer agreement on the same date. As グルーヴ・ホールディングス wholly owns 株式会社グルーヴ・ディレクション, GD will also become our consolidated subsidiary, or indirect subsidiary, as a result of the Transaction.」
The company executed the acquisition of all shares of グルーヴ・ホールディングス and the conversion of its subsidiary グルーヴ・ディレクション into a consolidated subsidiary. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Total number of shares to be purchased 9,355,136 shares ② Number of common shares in the company owned by the tender offeror after the purchase 9,355,136 shares (ownership ratio (Note): 62.7%)」
The company conducted a tender offer for 株式会社サニーサイドアップグループ and had acquired 9,355,136 shares, representing an ownership ratio of 62.7%, as of the close of 24 June 2026. A business integration through a share exchange following the squeeze-out is also planned. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we acquired shares in 株式会社Natee and 株式会社PAPABUBBLE JAPAN HD, and newly included those 2 companies and their 2 subsidiaries in the scope of consolidation.」
The company acquired Natee and PAPABUBBLE JAPAN HD and newly consolidated both companies and their 2 subsidiaries. Growth acceleration through M&A has progressed to the execution phase. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we acquired shares in 株式会社Natee and 株式会社PAPABUBBLE JAPAN HD, and newly included those 2 companies and their 2 subsidiaries in the scope of consolidation.」
During the interim period, the company acquired 株式会社Natee and 株式会社PAPABUBBLE JAPAN HD and newly included both companies and their 2 subsidiaries in the scope of consolidation. For 株式会社PAPABUBBLE JAPAN HD, it disclosed an acquisition price of ¥2.58 billion, a voting rights ratio of 100%, and goodwill of ¥3.352 billion. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 24 3,629」
Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership’s holdings of unlisted shares expanded from 20 companies valued at ¥3,265 million in the previous fiscal year to 24 companies valued at ¥3,629 million. During the fiscal year, the company also acquired ¥1,579 million of investment securities. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to proceeds of ¥626 million from the sale of cryptoassets, partially offset by expenditure of ¥783 million for the acquisition of investment securities.」
During the interim consolidated accounting period, the company acquired ¥783 million of investment securities and continued to accelerate growth through investment. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 20 3,265」
Holdings of unlisted shares in Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership increased from 16 companies valued at ¥3,015 million in the previous fiscal year to 20 companies valued at ¥3,265 million, expanding the investment portfolio. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 20 December 2023, we resolved to enter into capital and business alliance agreements with Sony Group Corporation and Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd., respectively, on the same date, and to dispose of treasury shares through third-party allotments to the two companies (the “Treasury Share Disposal”). Payment was completed on 9 January 2024. Number of shares disposed of: Common shares 2,530,000 Amount of funds raised: ¥5,345,890,000」
As a means of accelerating growth, the company decided to enter into capital and business alliances with Sony Group and Koei Tecmo Holdings, disposed of 2,530,000 treasury shares on 9 January 2024, and raised ¥5,345.89 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated period ended the second quarter, cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥389 million, compared with cash provided of ¥56 million in the same period of the previous year. This was mainly attributable to expenditure of ¥397 million for the acquisition of investment securities.」
During the six-month consolidated period ended the second quarter, the company acquired ¥397 million of investment securities and continued to accelerate growth through investment. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 16 3,015」
Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership holds shares in 16 unlisted companies valued at ¥3,015 million, expanding its startup investments through the fund into the execution phase. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, to further accelerate growth, our group has been pursuing the incorporation of the game and comics businesses into separate companies and the formation of Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership, with the aim of becoming a venture group that operates its businesses by integrating responsibility and authority.」
The incorporation of the game and comics businesses into separate companies and the formation of Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership have been reaffirmed as initiatives aimed at accelerating growth. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to expenditure of ¥1,407 million for deposits into time deposits and ¥1,483 million for the acquisition of investment securities, partially offset by ¥3,000 million in proceeds from the withdrawal of time deposits.」
The company spent ¥1,483 million on the acquisition of investment securities and continued making investments after the formation of Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership, newly formed during the consolidated accounting period for the first quarter, was included in the scope of consolidation.」
Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership, whose establishment and total capital contributions of up to ¥5 billion had been disclosed in the previous filing, was formed during the consolidated accounting period for the first quarter and included in the scope of consolidation. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Issues whose number of shares increased during the fiscal year Unlisted shares 9 1,671 Because investments were made in companies that align with our investment policy.」
The company invested ¥1,671 million in 9 unlisted companies that align with its investment policy. Expenditure for the acquisition of investment securities also reached ¥5,496 million, as the company continued to accelerate growth through investment. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 January 2022, we resolved to establish Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership (the “Fund”) to further promote our investments in startups. ④ Date of establishment 1 April 2022 (scheduled) ⑤ Total capital contribution Up to ¥5 billion (A capital call structure is scheduled to be adopted, and the amount stated is the amount anticipated in the future.)」
The company resolved to establish Dawn Capital 1 Investment Limited Partnership to further promote startup investment. The partnership was scheduled to be established on 1 April 2022, with total capital contributions of up to ¥5 billion and the company holding a 98.0% interest. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to expenditure of ¥2,449 million for the acquisition of investment securities.」
During the six-month consolidated period, the company spent ¥2,449 million on the acquisition of investment securities. While investment activity continued, it also recorded ¥167 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries. - FY2021Changes in investment scale and targetsAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 12 736 Because investments were made in companies that align with our investment policy.」
During the fiscal year, the company invested ¥736 million in 12 unlisted companies that align with its investment policy. The scale and number of investment targets changed from 26 companies and ¥2,140 million in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Unlisted shares 26 2,140 Because investments were made in companies that align with our investment policy.」
During the fiscal year, the company invested ¥2,140 million in 26 unlisted companies that align with its investment policy, making concrete progress in accelerating growth through investment. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to ¥2,429 million in expenditure for the acquisition of investment securities, ¥535 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries, and ¥739 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six-month period ended the second quarter, the company incurred expenditure for the acquisition of investment securities, shares in subsidiaries, and property, plant and equipment, continuing to execute growth acceleration through investment. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to ¥417 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, ¥525 million in expenditure for the acquisition of investment securities, and ¥855 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries, including the additional acquisition of shares in 株式会社そとあそび.」
As part of growth investments and M&A execution, the company recorded ¥855 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries, including the additional acquisition of shares in そとあそび. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the Group's Live Experience business (hereinafter, the LX business) has been actively pursuing initiatives in the real entertainment area. The two companies acquired in November 2017 to create original content in this area, ASOBIBA and アプト, were integrated under a management integration effective 1 April 2018 and became consolidated subsidiaries from the first quarter of the fiscal year under the name 株式会社アカツキライブエンターテインメント.」
The M&A-driven growth acceleration initiative progressed from the acquisition and consolidation of ASOBIBA and アプト to the integration of the two companies and their inclusion as consolidated subsidiaries. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社ASOBIBA (currently the unconsolidated subsidiary 株式会社アカツキライブエンターテインメント) and 株式会社アプト (currently an unconsolidated subsidiary) became subsidiaries, and the company launched its real-entertainment business within the LX business.」
The initiatives to accelerate growth through M&A and investment expanded beyond そとあそび to the acquisition of ASOBIBA and アプト as subsidiaries and the launch of the real-entertainment business. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to ¥139.395 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment associated with expansion of facilities and other activities, ¥153.120 million in expenditure for the acquisition of intangible assets associated with software development, and ¥398.010 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries, including the additional acquisition of shares in 株式会社そとあそび.」
As part of investment aimed at accelerating growth, the company incurred ¥398.010 million in expenditure for the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries, including the additional acquisition of shares in そとあそび. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We additionally acquired shares in 株式会社そとあそび on 31 October 2016, bringing our holding to 57.1% (42.9%) as of 31 March 2017.」
M&A and investment as means of accelerating growth progressed, and the voting rights held in そとあそび rose to 57.1% following the additional acquisition. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To rapidly accelerate the growth of this business, we acquired shares in 株式会社そとあそび with the aim of generating business synergies through the efficient use of management resources and the sharing of organisational culture.」
The company executed the previously identified share acquisition as a means of accelerating growth. It acquired a 15.7% stake in そとあそび and also indicated plans to increase the stake in stages on 31 October 2016, 12 June 2017, and 11 June 2018. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To further accelerate our growth, our group will pursue M&A, capital and business alliances, investments, and other initiatives.」
The company identified M&A and other initiatives as means of accelerating growth and explained that they would be pursued after preliminary screening and risk assessment.