Creating Group Synergies Through Strategic Alliances and M&A
First written in FY2023. 3 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-09-14.
25 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-09-14AdvancedShare Issuance and Disposal
「To further develop our existing collaboration, we have decided to enter into a capital alliance with Crunchyroll and carry out this private placement with Crunchyroll as the scheduled allottee.」
The strategic alliance advanced to a stage involving the establishment of a capital relationship with Crunchyroll. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「The consideration for the additional acquisition of shares in Romanz was ¥741.367 million. The additional acquisition reduced non-controlling interests by ¥156.729 million and increased goodwill by ¥584.638 million.」
Through the additional acquisition of shares in Romanz, the company raised its voting interest from 40% to 100% and completed the conversion of Romanz into a wholly owned subsidiary. - FY2025-H1AchievedAnnual report
「Link-U Marketing already holds 4,000 shares in Romanz, representing a 40% voting interest, but has decided to make Romanz a wholly owned subsidiary through an additional acquisition. ② Acquisition date 28 February 2025 ③ Percentage of voting equity interest acquired 60%」
In addition to the 40% already held, the company acquired an additional 60% and made Romanz a wholly owned subsidiary as of 28 February 2025. The company also stated its policy of combining expertise in marketing and fan co-creation events and promotions. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Link-U Marketing, which oversees the group's marketing operations, has decided to acquire shares in Romanz in response to changes in the business environment in the marketing market and to further expand the earnings base.」
Through Link-U Marketing, the company acquired a 40% voting interest in Romanz and made it a consolidated subsidiary under the de facto control criteria. It plans to acquire 100% in the future and has stated its policy of combining the marketing expertise of both companies. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Link-U Marketing, which oversees the group's marketing operations, has decided to acquire shares in Romanz in response to changes in the business environment in the marketing market and to further expand the earnings base. Voting interest acquired 40% The company plans to acquire 100% of the equity through a share acquisition scheduled for a later date.」
Link-U Marketing acquired a 40% voting interest in Romanz and made it a consolidated subsidiary under the de facto control criteria. It plans to acquire 100% in the future to expand the earnings base of its marketing business. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The group will pursue strategic alliances that contribute to higher corporate value and work to create group synergies. When M&A opportunities arise, it intends to assess target companies while considering synergies with the businesses and technologies held by the group, thereby maximizing group profits and establishing a stable earnings base.」
The company has for the first time separately specified the assessment of business and technology synergies in strategic alliances and M&A as a means of maximizing group profits and establishing a stable earnings base.