In a nutshell

• Saudi Arabia’s EGDC, which owns SNK, has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom.
• The deal amounts to 26.78 million shares, making EGDC one of the largest external shareholders of the Japanese company.
• This marks another major Saudi investment in the global gaming industry.

Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), a subsidiary of the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has acquired a significant stake in Capcom, the Japanese publisher behind iconic franchises like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter.

Capcom’s Newest Shareholders

According to a report from GameBiz (via Automaton), filings show that EGDC purchased 26.78 million shares, representing 5.03% of Capcom’s total issued shares. This is on top of the 5%+ stakes already purchased by the Saudi Public Investment Fund back in 2022.

The Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), an investment firm established under the MiSK Foundation founded by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is now one of Capcom’s largest external shareholders.

EGDC’s Growing Gaming Portfolio

EGDC is already known for its 100% ownership of SNK, the developer behind classics such as King of Fighters and Samurai Shodown. This move follows a series of high‑profile investments by Saudi Arabia’s PIF in companies like Nintendo, Activision Blizzard, and Electronic Arts.