Sony is Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Kadokawa
In a nutshell
- Acquisition Talks: Sony is reportedly in discussions to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media company behind FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft.
- Potential Deal Timeline: If successful, the acquisition deal could be finalized in the coming weeks.
- Current Stake: Sony already owns a 14% stake in FromSoftware, a subsidiary of Kadokawa.
Sony is reportedly “in talks” to acquire Kadokawa, according to a report from Reuters.
This report comes from two sources familiar with the matter. If talks are successful, the report says that a deal could be signed “in the coming weeks.”
Kadokawa is a Japanese media entity that currently owns FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, among other companies in various industries. Currently, Sony Interactive Entertainment already owns a 14% stake in FromSoftware.
Both companies have declined to comment on the matter. This deal would greatly bolster the PlayStation gaming portfolio, especially with titles like 2022 Game of the Year Elden Ring and Dark Souls.
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