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Notice Regarding the Launch of Strategic R&D Investment (Investment in VC Funds) to Create Next-Generation Entertainment

TOHO has decided to invest approximately ¥2 billion in total in multiple VC funds that invest in startups. Through these investments, TOHO will identify promising companies and seek to connect them to future collaboration and the development of new businesses.

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Announced details

Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Entertainment, including films, IP and anime, theater, and real estate; next-generation entertainment; and new business development

Contract Date15 July 2026 (decision to make the investments)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
TOHO CO.,LTD9602
Relationship with the Company

TOHO plans to invest in the VC funds and collaborate with startups through the funds, including through proof-of-concept projects.

CounterpartyMultiple venture capital (VC) funds (individual fund names undisclosed)

Entities operating funds with networks that possess information on promising startups and investing broadly, from seed- and early-stage startups to leading companies with established businesses.

Contract Value

Approximately ¥2 billion

Impact on Business Performance

Because the investments will be recognized as assets on the balance sheet, their direct impact on consolidated results will be immaterial. TOHO will promptly announce any matters requiring disclosure that arise in the future.

The company does not address Offering price.

Announced details
ItemDetails
CounterpartyMultiple venture capital (VC) funds (individual fund names undisclosed)
Counterparty overviewEntities operating funds with networks that possess information on promising startups and investing broadly, from seed- and early-stage startups to leading companies with established businesses.
Relationship with the CompanyTOHO plans to invest in the VC funds and collaborate with startups through the funds, including through proof-of-concept projects.
Contract ValueApproximately ¥2 billion
Contract Date15 July 2026 (decision to make the investments)
Applicable areaEntertainment, including films, IP and anime, theater, and real estate; next-generation entertainment; and new business development
Impact on Business PerformanceBecause the investments will be recognized as assets on the balance sheet, their direct impact on consolidated results will be immaterial. TOHO will promptly announce any matters requiring disclosure that arise in the future.
Items this document does not state (11)
Names of Products / Services CoveredOffering priceLaunch dateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateLocationLocation scaleQuantitative EffectsUsage historySource

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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

The investments are intended to maximize corporate value over the medium to long term, achieve sustainable growth in the rapidly changing entertainment market, pursue the growth set out in “TOHO VISION 2032,” plan and develop new businesses, and establish early access to companies in Japan and overseas with cutting-edge technologies and new business models.

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