Notice of Agreement on Business Acquisition from Gala Collection Inc.
SAMANSA Inc., operator of a short film platform, has agreed to acquire the film festival submission proxy and information distribution business from Gala Collection Inc. to strengthen creator support.
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SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga, hereinafter 'SAMANSA'), which operates the short film streaming service 'SAMANSA', announces that it has agreed with Gala Collection Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kazuki Ginoza, hereinafter 'Gala Collection') to acquire the film festival submission proxy business and the film festival information distribution business (hereinafter 'the Business') operated by Gala Collection (hereinafter 'the Business Transfer').
Background and Purpose of the Business Transfer
A strategic partnership to optimize the resources of both companies and accelerate mutually beneficial growth
SAMANSA operates a unique streaming platform centered on short films, providing a service that connects many fans and creators. The purpose of this business transfer is to optimize the resources of both companies and aim for mutual strengthening by integrating the knowledge and functions related to film festival submission proxies and information distribution, which Gala Collection has used to support the challenges of film creators, into SAMANSA.
Through this business transfer, an end-to-end support system of 'production, submission, and distribution' will be established for creators, and it will be possible to provide even higher quality services to users than before.
Merits of this Business Transfer
・ Deepening of creator support (mutual strengthening)
The know-how of Gala Collection, which supports challenges in film festivals, merges with SAMANSA's distribution network. It will more strongly back the opportunities for creators' works to take off into the world.
・ Maximization of content value (synergistic effect)
Leveraging the knowledge of the information distribution business, we will diversify content development within SAMANSA. We will simultaneously realize the improvement of user experience and the strengthening of the service brand.
・ Smooth transition of structure
Along with this business transfer, Kazuki Ginoza, representative of Gala Collection, will join SAMANSA and directly inherit the business knowledge and network, providing existing customers and business partners with even more value than before.
Comments from the Representatives of Both Companies
Kazuki Ginoza, Representative Director of Gala Collection Inc.
"I am very happy that this business, which has walked the path to expand the possibilities for film creators, can be integrated with SAMANSA, a company with a wonderful vision. I am confident that this decision will be a major step toward delivering greater value to the world by combining the strengths of the services of both companies."
Yuichi Iwanaga, Representative Director of SAMANSA Inc.
"I am convinced that acquiring the highly specialized business built up by Gala Collection will lead to a major leap forward for our platform. Utilizing each other's strengths, we will grow into a one-of-a-kind service chosen by creators and fans alike."
Background and Purpose of the Business Transfer
A strategic partnership to optimize the resources of both companies and accelerate mutually beneficial growth
SAMANSA operates a unique streaming platform centered on short films, providing a service that connects many fans and creators. The purpose of this business transfer is to optimize the resources of both companies and aim for mutual strengthening by integrating the knowledge and functions related to film festival submission proxies and information distribution, which Gala Collection has used to support the challenges of film creators, into SAMANSA.
Through this business transfer, an end-to-end support system of 'production, submission, and distribution' will be established for creators, and it will be possible to provide even higher quality services to users than before.
Merits of this Business Transfer
・ Deepening of creator support (mutual strengthening)
The know-how of Gala Collection, which supports challenges in film festivals, merges with SAMANSA's distribution network. It will more strongly back the opportunities for creators' works to take off into the world.
・ Maximization of content value (synergistic effect)
Leveraging the knowledge of the information distribution business, we will diversify content development within SAMANSA. We will simultaneously realize the improvement of user experience and the strengthening of the service brand.
・ Smooth transition of structure
Along with this business transfer, Kazuki Ginoza, representative of Gala Collection, will join SAMANSA and directly inherit the business knowledge and network, providing existing customers and business partners with even more value than before.
Comments from the Representatives of Both Companies
Kazuki Ginoza, Representative Director of Gala Collection Inc.
"I am very happy that this business, which has walked the path to expand the possibilities for film creators, can be integrated with SAMANSA, a company with a wonderful vision. I am confident that this decision will be a major step toward delivering greater value to the world by combining the strengths of the services of both companies."
Yuichi Iwanaga, Representative Director of SAMANSA Inc.
"I am convinced that acquiring the highly specialized business built up by Gala Collection will lead to a major leap forward for our platform. Utilizing each other's strengths, we will grow into a one-of-a-kind service chosen by creators and fans alike."