M&A
GENDA Growth Strategy
Our Growth Strategy
The pillar of our growth strategy is to enhance the shareholder value by "Continuous Transformational Growth" through M&As, in addition to the growth of the existing businesses
Growth through M&A
Domestic Business
Overseas Business
M&A Track Records
Since our incorporation, we have executed numerous M&As and capital transactions, mainly focusing on the operation of amusement arcades. We have been able to implement managerial efficiently, by sucessfully realizing synergies and optimizing resources
Operation of amusement arcades
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2018.05
Establishment of GENDA
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2018.06
Acquired 100% Stake of SPSS
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2019.07
Established a JV in the U.S. with ROUND ONE
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2020.12
Acquired 85.1% Stake of SEGA Entertainment
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2021.04
Acquired the U.S. business of NAMCO USA
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2021.10
Capital alliance with Dynamo Amusement
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2021.12
Acquired the business of SEGA AMUSEMENTS TAIWAN LTD.
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2022.01
Acquired 100% Stake of SEGA Entertainment
Acquired 100% Stake of Takarajima
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2022.06
Capital aliance with Hashilus (VR content provider) and Dynamo Amusement
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2022.10
Acquired the business of Sugai Dinos
Acquired the amusement arcade business of Avice
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2023.09
Assets transferred from WASD
Kiddleton becomes wholly owned subsidiary (100%)
Making Dynamo Amusement a wholly owned subsidiary (100%)
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2023.10
Acquisition of fixed assets, etc. from Amuzy
LEMONADE by Lemonica becomes a consolidated subsidiary
Ares Company becomes a consolidated subsidiary
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2023.11
Acquired 78.05% stake of GAGA Corporation
Acquired mini-locations from Global Solutions, Inc.
Acquired 100% stake of INP LLC, the wholly-owning parent company of Japan Popcorn Co.
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2023.12
Acquired the amusement arcade business operated by YK corporation Co.,Ltd
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2024.01
Making Fukuya Holdings Co., a wholly owned subsidiary (100%)
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2024.02
PLABI CORPORATION becomes a consolidated subsidiary
Shin Corporation Co., Ltd. becomes a consolidated subsidiary
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2024.05
Acquired 100% Stake of SANDAI
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2024.06
Acquired 100% Stake of AMEX
Acquired VR Game Business of VAR LIVE JAPAN
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2024.07
Acquired 100% Stake of C’traum
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2024.08
Acquired 72.92% Stake of ONTSU by Tender Offer
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Next
Acquired 8,000 locatios of mini-locations from National Entertainment Network (scheduled)
External Evaluation
GENDA's corporate actions including our M&A strategy have been well-received externally.
On February 27, 2024, GENDA is selected as the Top 10 Mergers and Acquisitions Services Companies in APAC by Business Management Review Magazine.
Transition of EPS since Incorporation
We have been able to increase our cash EPS by 72 times in 5 years since our incorporation, not only through continuous transformational growth by M&As but also thorough the pursuit of disciplined financing to maximize shareholder value
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To become the World’s No.1 Entertainment Company
We strive to become the world's no.1 entertainment company by bringing together the expertise of professionals in each field
Finance
Entertainment
Field
Overview of GENDA Group
GENDA, Inc.
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100%GENDA GiGO Entertainment Inc.
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100%GENDA Games Inc.
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93%Five Colors Inc.
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100%Dynamo Amusement, Inc.
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66%LEMONADE Lemonica Inc.
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100%Ares Company Limited
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78.05%GAGA Corporation
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100%Japan Popcorn Co.
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100%Fukuya Holdings Co., Ltd.
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99.16%Shin Corporation Co., Ltd.
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100%C’traum inc.
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72.92%ONTSU Co. Ltd.
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100%GENDA Europe Ltd.
M&A Case Studies
M&A Cases Studies among GENDA Group
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#1 Making the most of the strength of being part of the GENDA Group to develop the amusement business in numerous directions – SUGAI DINOS.
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#2 GENDA Group’s first M&A of business succession via 100% stock transfer of SPSS was a great success – SPSS.