Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares of graniph Inc. (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
Tohoku Shinsha Ltd. resolved to acquire 19,589,900 shares of graniph Inc. as of the scheduled date April 30, 2026, to make it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Key Figures
- Number of shares acquired: 19,589,900 shares (100% acquisition leading to wholly owned subsidiary)
- graniph Inc. consolidated net sales: 13,447 million yen (Fiscal year ending June 2025)
- graniph Inc. consolidated net loss: △543 million yen (Fiscal year ending June 2025)
AI要約
Overview of the M&A
At the board meeting held on March 27, 2026, Tohoku Shinsha Ltd. resolved to acquire all issued shares of graniph Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. graniph Inc. is a company engaged in planning and sales of apparel and lifestyle goods centered on IP merchandising. By integrating the Tohoku Shinsha Group’s video production capabilities with graniph Inc.’s IP development strengths, the companies aim to create synergies and achieve medium- to long-term growth. The acquisition price is undisclosed but was determined based on a fair share price valuation by a third-party institution and exceeds 15% of consolidated net assets.
Future outlook and impact on shareholders
graniph Inc. is scheduled to become a consolidated subsidiary of Tohoku Shinsha as of the acquisition date, April 30, 2026. The impact of this acquisition on consolidated earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review and will be disclosed promptly if necessary. Leveraging graniph Inc.’s IP deployment capabilities and Tohoku Shinsha’s video production strengths, the companies aim to expand IP awareness, enhance brand value, and establish a new revenue base.
