Capcom Acquires Majority Stake in Minimum Studios Co., Ltd.
July 1, 2024
Capcom Co., Ltd. has acquired two-thirds of the issued shares of Minimum Studios Co., Ltd., a Taipei-based 3DCG animation studio, making it a subsidiary. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Capcom's animation and development capabilities to support its game development organization and long-term sales goals.
- Buyers
- Capcom Co., Ltd.
- Targets
- Minimum Studios Co., Ltd.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Taipei City, Taiwan
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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