Formation of a Content Distribution Platform Alliance through Business Integration with PPJ
First written in FY2023-Q2. 4 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-31.
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- 2026-08-31AdvancedOther Disclosures
「Taking into account NBCUniversal’s active global strategy, we will promote the overseas expansion of Japanese television dramas, animation, movies and U-NEXT original productions, with a view to collaborating with NBCUniversal’s distribution and partner networks extending across regions worldwide, including “Peacock” and “Universal+.”」
In addition to existing collaboration between content platforms, the Company has indicated plans to expand Japanese content overseas through NBCUniversal’s distribution and partner networks worldwide, giving concrete form to the platform’s international distribution capabilities. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In September 2024, Max, the video streaming service operated by Warner Bros. Discovery, became available on U-NEXT. U-NEXT will exclusively distribute Max’s extensive library, while it plans to distribute high-quality Japanese content to countries around the world through Max in the future.」
Regarding the expansion of the content platform following the integration with PPJ, the Company continues to pursue exclusive distribution of Max and the overseas distribution of Japanese content. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「U-NEXT has steadily increased its membership through the integration of its services with Paravi and the expansion of its content.」
Following the integration with PPJ, the Company is advancing the benefits of platform integration through the service integration with Paravi, exclusive distribution of content including the Premier League, and content expansion. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Six years have passed since the business integration of USEN Co., Ltd. and U-NEXT Co., Ltd. in December 2017. USEN remains the operating foundation for the group’s diverse businesses, while U-NEXT integrated its operations with Premium Platform Japan, Inc. and became the largest platform among domestic providers by building a strong user base and expanding its content offerings.」
The Company states that following the business integration of U-NEXT and PPJ, it became the largest platform among domestic operators through its strong user base and expanded content, presenting the integration benefits as concrete results. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, U-NEXT has continued to perform well following the integration of its services with Paravi, with currently airing TBS and TV Tokyo dramas and variety programs such as “VIVANT” and “Minato Shouji Coin Laundry 2,” European football including La Liga, combat sports and golf tours in Japan and overseas, and event-based sports content such as the Volleyball Nations League and the Asian Games Hangzhou.」
With the integration of the U-NEXT and Paravi services as a premise, the Company continues to provide drama, sports and event-based content. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「From July 2023, the Company began integrating the U-NEXT and Paravi services to reduce the business operating costs currently borne separately by the two services.」
Following the business integration on 31 March 2023, U-NEXT and Paravi began integrating their services in July, moving into the phase of reducing the operating costs of both services. - FY2023-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「Through the business integration of U-NEXT and Premium Platform Japan, the Group aims to enhance its corporate value by optimizing and efficiently utilizing the Group’s management resources, maximizing synergies from the transaction and further strengthening its market presence as a Japan-originated content distribution platform alliance.」
The Company disclosed that U-NEXT and Premium Platform Japan carried out a share exchange and absorption-type merger on 31 March 2023 as part of their business integration. The voting rights acquired were 100%, and the acquisition consideration was ¥6.506 billion. The initiative to enhance market presence and corporate value as a Japan-originated content distribution platform alliance is progressing toward completion.