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PLAY Co., Ltd. Announces Completion of Absorption-Type Merger with Video Market Co., Ltd.

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Published Apr 1, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:55 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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PLAY Co., Ltd.
announced the completion of the absorption-type merger with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Video Market Co., Ltd., effective March 31, 2026.
PLAY will succeed and continue to provide the services previously offered by Video Market.

PLAY Co., Ltd. announced the completion of the absorption-type merger with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Video Market Co., Ltd., effective March 31, 2026. PLAY will succeed and continue to provide the services previously offered by Video Market. PLAY, led by President and CEO Kazumichi Kuroda, specializes in video solution services. Further details are available on PLAY's corporate website.

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Published: Apr 1, 2026

PLAY Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO Kazumichi Kuroda, hereinafter: PLAY) announced today that the absorption-type merger (hereinafter: this merger) with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Video Market Co., Ltd. (hereinafter: Video Market), which was announced on February 24, 2026, in "Announcement Regarding the Merger of Video Market Co., Ltd.," has been completed as of March 31, 2026.

Even after the absorption-type merger, the services provided by Video Market will be succeeded and continuously provided by PLAY. Please refer to PLAY's corporate website for future information.

https://www.play.jp/product

＜Company Overview＞ Company Name: PLAY Co., Ltd. President and CEO: Kazumichi Kuroda Business Activities: Video Solution Business Established: March 16, 2010 Location: Shibuya Solasta, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo URL: https://play.jp/

◾️Inquiries regarding this press release PLAY Co., Ltd. Public Relations TEL: 03-5784-8066 FAX: 03-5784-8071 E-mail: pr@play.jp

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FAQ

When was the merger between PLAY Co., Ltd. and Video Market Co., Ltd. completed?

It was completed on March 31, 2026.

What will happen to Video Market's services after the merger?

PLAY will succeed and continue to provide the services.

What are the key facts in this article?

PLAY Co., Ltd. announced the completion of the absorption-type merger with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Video Market Co., Ltd., effective March 31, 2026. PLAY will succeed and continue to provide the services previously offered by Video Market. PLAY, led by President and CEO Kazumichi Kuroda, specializes in video solution services. Further details are available on PLAY's corporate website.

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