Notice Regarding Acceptance of Third-Party Allotment of Shares by Gaudiy Group Co., Ltd.
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. announced that it has acquired shares in Gaudiy Group Co., Ltd. through a third-party allotment. This investment is based on Toei Animation's "Mid-term Management Plan VISION2030" and aims to maximize IP value and expand global customer touchpoints by strengthening marketing capabilities and improving fan engagement.
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Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Katsuhiro Takagi; hereinafter "the Company") announces that it has acquired shares of Gaudiy Group Co., Ltd. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yuya Ishikawa; hereinafter "Gaudiy Group") by accepting a third-party allotment of shares.
1. Purpose
Under the management philosophy of aiming to become a "creative company" that gives "dreams" and "hope" to children and people worldwide, the Company set forth in its "Mid-term Management Plan VISION2030" formulated last October, its desired vision as a leading company in the animation industry: "to continue evolving as a top runner in animation that captivates people worldwide."
Through this investment in Gaudiy Group, a startup company aiming to create a "fan nation," we will work to strengthen marketing capabilities and improve fan engagement, further expanding global customer touchpoints and maximizing IP value, thereby accelerating the promotion of our mid-term management plan.
2. Outline of the Acceptance of this Third-Party Allotment
The outline of the acceptance of this third-party allotment is as follows.
Please refer to the news release announced by Gaudiy Group for details.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181424.html
[Toei Animation Company Profile]
Company Name: Toei Animation Co., Ltd.
Representative: Katsuhiro Takagi, Representative Director and President
Head Office: Nakano Central Park East 5F, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Founded: July 1956
URL: https://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/
Business Activities: Production and sales of animation in Japan and overseas, copyright business, and related businesses.
[Gaudiy Group Company Profile]
Company Name: Gaudiy Group Co., Ltd.
Representative: Yuya Ishikawa, Representative Director and CEO
Location: 1-1-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 6, 2026
URL: https://gaudiy.com/
Business Activities: Building community and ID infrastructure that integrates entertainment, technology, and finance, and developing next-generation social infrastructure.
1. Purpose
Under the management philosophy of aiming to become a "creative company" that gives "dreams" and "hope" to children and people worldwide, the Company set forth in its "Mid-term Management Plan VISION2030" formulated last October, its desired vision as a leading company in the animation industry: "to continue evolving as a top runner in animation that captivates people worldwide."
Through this investment in Gaudiy Group, a startup company aiming to create a "fan nation," we will work to strengthen marketing capabilities and improve fan engagement, further expanding global customer touchpoints and maximizing IP value, thereby accelerating the promotion of our mid-term management plan.
2. Outline of the Acceptance of this Third-Party Allotment
The outline of the acceptance of this third-party allotment is as follows.
Please refer to the news release announced by Gaudiy Group for details.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181424.html
[Toei Animation Company Profile]
Company Name: Toei Animation Co., Ltd.
Representative: Katsuhiro Takagi, Representative Director and President
Head Office: Nakano Central Park East 5F, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Founded: July 1956
URL: https://corp.toei-anim.co.jp/
Business Activities: Production and sales of animation in Japan and overseas, copyright business, and related businesses.
[Gaudiy Group Company Profile]
Company Name: Gaudiy Group Co., Ltd.
Representative: Yuya Ishikawa, Representative Director and CEO
Location: 1-1-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 6, 2026
URL: https://gaudiy.com/
Business Activities: Building community and ID infrastructure that integrates entertainment, technology, and finance, and developing next-generation social infrastructure.
FAQ
What is the purpose of Toei Animation's investment in Gaudiy Group?
The purpose is to strengthen marketing capabilities and improve fan engagement, thereby expanding global customer touchpoints and maximizing IP value, further accelerating the promotion of its mid-term management plan.
What are Gaudiy Group's business activities?
Gaudiy Group's business activities include building community and ID platforms that integrate entertainment, technology, and finance, as well as developing next-generation social infrastructure.