Capcom Acquires Majority Stake in Minimum Studios Co., Ltd.

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco Holdings

July 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Sony Group Corporation agreed to buy 16 million shares of Bandai Namco Holdings for about ¥68 billion (roughly $430 million), taking a 2.5% stake in the company. The investment formalizes a strategic alliance to expand global fan communities and develop IP-driven experiences across gaming, anime and music.

Mitsui USA Takes Minority Stake in Capitala Group

October 28, 2019

Financial Services

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. acquired a minority, non-controlling interest in the management firm of Capitala Group in a strategic partnership announced October 28, 2019. Terms were not disclosed; Capitala's existing management team remains in place while Mitsui USA brings global reach and access to Asian markets to support Capitala's growth and capabilities.

Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks)

September 21, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Microsoft announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion in cash. The deal brings an extensive portfolio of game franchises and multiple development studios (over 2,300 employees across the group) into Microsoft’s Xbox business and will add Bethesda’s future games to Xbox Game Pass.

Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group

May 21, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Nintendo has agreed to acquire 100% of Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group, making the Miami-based studio a wholly owned subsidiary to bolster its porting and development capabilities. Shiver will continue focusing on porting and developing game software for multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch; the deal is expected to have only a minor effect on Nintendo's current fiscal year results.

CTM Group Acquires Entertainment Assets from NAMCO USA

November 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

CTM Group, a Z Capital Partners-backed provider of managed entertainment and souvenir solutions, acquired a portfolio of 39 directly operated entertainment locations and nearly 2,000 pieces of equipment from NAMCO USA Inc. The asset purchase expands CTM’s footprint in high-traffic tourist and retail venues and deepens its managed-service platform.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Firesprite

September 8, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Liverpool-based game studio Firesprite Limited. The acquisition brings Firesprite into PlayStation Studios to strengthen SIE's exclusive games catalog and advance development on cutting-edge console and VR hardware; financial terms were not disclosed.