Toho completes acquisition of GKIDS to expand international productions and collaborations
Acquiring Company
Toho
Acquired Company
GKIDS
Tokyo
United StatesMedia And EntertainmentMusicAnimationFilmFilm ProductionFilmFilm ProductionDescription
Toho, a leading entertainment company, has successfully acquired GKIDS to further accelerate its corporate strategy for growth and expansion outside of Japan. This acquisition aims to strengthen the connection between Japanese and international productions, creators, and studios and provide GKIDS with the backing of a highly complementary and legendary parent company.
Quick answer
Toho is acquiring GKIDS, announced October 15, 2024. Toho is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
- How much did Toho pay for GKIDS?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Toho do?
- TOHO engages in theater and movie business to perform such as production, distribution, box office movie.
- Where are Toho and GKIDS based?
- Toho is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. GKIDS is based in United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Toho?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Toho. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired GKIDS?
GKIDS was acquired by Toho, based in Tokyo. The deal was reported on October 15, 2024. TOHO engages in theater and movie business to perform such as production, distribution, box office movie. Toho is privately held and operates in Media And Entertainment.
When did Toho acquire GKIDS?
Toho's acquisition of GKIDS was reported on October 15, 2024. Toho, a leading entertainment company, has successfully acquired GKIDS to further accelerate its corporate strategy for growth and expansion outside of Japan. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does GKIDS do?
GKIDS is a producer and distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. It is privately held, operating in Film, and is based in United States.
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