Expansion of the event, IP and new product businesses through a capital and business alliance with W TOKYO
First written in FY2019-Q3. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: FY2020-Q1.
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- FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we have held repeated discussions with W TOKYO, the operator of Tokyo Girls Collection, regarding the planning and production of merchandise and promotional materials for the event's 30th edition, scheduled for February 2020, and are pursuing initiatives to maximize synergies between the two companies.」
The capital and business alliance with W TOKYO progressed to discussions on planning and producing merchandise and promotional materials for the 30th Tokyo Girls Collection, scheduled for February 2020. - FY2019-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The Company and W TOKYO agreed to a business alliance with the aim of responding to the rapidly changing market environment by generating further synergies for the development of both companies' businesses and creating new business opportunities beyond their respective business areas.」
The Company entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with W TOKYO on 20 June 2019 and acquired 7,500 common shares on 25 June for ¥277.5 million, representing 6.91% of total shares issued. It presented new initiatives to jointly develop new products and IP using Tokyo Girls Collection and other events, and to undertake contract manufacturing of event giveaways and merchandise.