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Sony Music to Become Largest Shareholder of GungHo by Acquiring a 22.9% Stake Through a Strategic Partnership.

Aug 28, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Contract Type

partnership

Music

Description

Sony Music Entertainment Japan has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire a 22.9% stake in GungHo Online Entertainment for approximately 28.6 billion yen. This partnership aims to explore connections between GungHo's games and Sony Music Group's intellectual properties, including joint game development and operations.

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Company

Sony Music Entertainment Japan

About

Sony Music Entertainment Japan is a leading music company known for producing and distributing music across various genres. The company operates under Sony Music, which is part of Sony Corporation. It has a strong focus on integrating music with other forms of entertainment.

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