SBI Holdings, Inc.
Announcement on Capital and Business Alliance with W TOKYO Inc. (Securities Code: 9159)
SBI Holdings acquired 60,000 common shares (2.18%) of W TOKYO Inc. and entered into a capital and business alliance. Future acquisition of over 5% is also being considered, collaborating to create value in IP and content.
Key Figures
- Number of shares acquired: 60,000 shares (2.18% of total shares issued)
- W TOKYO Sales (Fiscal Year Ending June 2025): 3,925,672 thousand yen
- W TOKYO Net Income (Fiscal Year Ending June 2025): 173,070 thousand yen
AI要約
Overview of the Capital and Business Alliance
SBI Holdings, Inc. has concluded a capital and business alliance agreement with W TOKYO Inc. aimed at creating value in IP and content within the media and entertainment business. SBI acquired 60,000 common shares of W TOKYO (2.18% of total shares issued) and plans to consider acquiring over 5% of shares in the future. The two companies will collaborate on multiple fronts including talent discovery, media expansion, regional revitalization projects, and creation of next-generation event experiences in the Web3 domain, aiming for global expansion.
Future Outlook and Impact
The impact of this alliance on SBI Holdings’ consolidated financial results is expected to be minor. W TOKYO, centered on TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION, has strengths in the fashion and entertainment sectors. By integrating with SBI Group’s financial data and customer base, the alliance aims to evolve IP business into a high-growth model. Future initiatives include establishing content funds and supporting overseas expansion to pursue medium- to long-term profit growth and enhancement of corporate value.
