Key Developments: Dentsu Inc (4324.T)
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Latest Key Developments
Dentsu Inc. to Fully Acquire Beauchesne, Ostiguy et Simard Inc.
Dentsu Inc. announced that it will fully acquire Beauchesne, Ostiguy et Simard Inc, which is engaged in the advertising agency businesses in Canada. After that, Beauchesne, Ostiguy et Simard Inc. will merge with a subsidiary of the Company. Full Article
Dentsu Inc. Establishes Sub-subsidiary
Dentsu Inc. announced that it has established a Singapore-based wholly owned sub-subsidiary, DENTSU MOBIUS PTE. LTD., which will be engaged in the digital related business, on April 9, 2012. DENTSU MOBIUS will start operation effective June 1, 2012. Full Article
Dentsu Inc. Announces Formation Of Dentsu Network
Dentsu Inc. announced that Dentsu operations outside of Japan will reorganize to form a new virtual company called the Dentsu Network. The new structure combines, under a single management team, all companies in the East and West, excluding overseas companies solely engaged in sports marketing and content development. Dentsu Network will launch with 82 operations in 29 countries. The new management structure is designed to streamline communication and resources between Network agencies and Dentsu's Tokyo headquarters, providing swift accessibility to ongoing investment in technology, research and innovation. Along with the launch of Dentsu Network, Dentsu Inc. has also established two new divisions within its Tokyo headquarters, both reporting to Andree: the Dentsu Network Management Division, which will be responsible for administrative functions, including overall strategy, finance, HR and M&A and the Global Business Division, which will work to build a framework of solutions, tools and methodologies that improve offerings for Dentsu Network companies and its clients. Full Article
Dentsu Inc. Amends Consolidated Full-year Outlook for FY Ending March 2012
Dentsu Inc. announced that it has reaffirmed its consolidated full-year outlook for revenue of JPY 1,870,000 million, operating profit of JPY 47,200 million, ordinary profit of JPY 57,200 million, and raised its consolidated full-year outlook for net profit from JPY 22,900 million to JPY 24,700 million and earning per share from JPY 91.91 to JPY 99.14 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012. Full Article
Dentsu Inc. Cancels Strategy Alliance with France-based Company; Sells Shares of France-based Company
Dentsu Inc. announced that it has decided to cancel a strategy alliance with a France-based company, which was formed in September 2002. The Company has also decreased stake in the France-based company, from 18,000,000 shares (9.31% stake) to 3,875,139 shares (2.00% stake). The shares are sold to the France-based company itself for EUR 644.4 million (EUR 35.8 per share). Full Article
Dentsu Inc. to Fully Acquire LOV Interactive Communications
Dentsu Inc. announced that it has signed a contract to fully acquire LOV Interactive Communications through its Brazil-based subsidiary, on January 25, 2012. Full Article
Dentsu Announces Acquisition of ML Rogers, LLC by Dentsu America
Dentsu Inc. announced that Dentsu America LLC, a company under the umbrella of Dentsu Network West has entered into an agreement with United States advertising agency ML Rogers, LLC. After this, ML Rogers, LLC will be acquired by and merged into Dentsu America LLC. Full Article
Nihonwasou Hldg Inc Announces Establishment of Joint Venture with MAIN co., ltd. and Dentsu Inc.
Nihonwasou Hldg Inc announced that Nihonwasou Hldg Inc, MAIN co., ltd. and Dentsu Inc. will be establishing a joint venture, effective January 11, 2012. The new company will be engaged in the agency business, as well as training and management business of Japanese traditional costume model, based in Tokyo. Nihonwasou Hldg Inc, MAIN co., ltd. and Dentsu Inc. will hold a 35%, 55%, 10% stake in the new company respectively. While according to the previous plan disclosed on October 28, 2011, Nihonwasou Hldg Inc was to establish a joint venture with MAIN co., ltd. Full Article
Dentsu Inc. Announces Business Alliance with Zephyr Corporation
Dentsu Inc. and Dentsu Ad-Gear Inc. announced that the two companies will enter into a business collaboration agreement with Zephyr Corporation on January 1, 2012 to develop outdoor signage powered by 100% natural energy produced by solar panels and small wind turbines. The Dentsu Group will plan, design, market and produce the outdoor signs, and will hold the merchandising rights to those signs. Zephyr will design the power-generating system, develop the small wind turbines and solar panels, and provide the power supply system equipment. Full Article
MACROMILL, INC. Forms Business Alliance with Dentsu Inc and DENTSU MARKETING INSIGHT INC.
MACROMILL, INC. announced that it has formed a business alliance with Dentsu Inc and DENTSU MARKETING INSIGHT INC. Through the business alliance, the three companies will work together on expansion of Internet research businesses. MACROMILL will also establish a new joint venture with DENTSU MARKETING INSIGHT, DENTSU's wholly owned subsidiary, effective April 2, 2012. The new joint venture will work together on sales agency for marketing research and other services, as well as consulting provision in Tokyo, Japan, and MACROMILL and DENTSU MARKETING INSIGHT will hold 40% and 60% stakes in the joint venture, respectively. Full Article
Japan's Dentsu to buy Canadian PR firm Bos
TOKYO - Japan's Dentsu Inc said on Friday it plans to buy Montreal-based Beauchesne, Ostiguy et Simard Inc (Bos) to grab more business in French-speaking parts of Canada and expand in the world's No.9 advertisement market.
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