Strengthening Digital, Video, and Global Capabilities to Enter a New Stage of Growth
Tokyo, Japan – GATES GROUP, Inc. (“GATES” or the “Company”) announced that it has acquired all shares of Tokyo Video Production Center Inc. （“Tokyo Video Production Center”), thereby making the company a group subsidiary through a strategic M&A.
As a result, the business scope of GATES Inc. will expand beyond real estate and finance into the fields of video production and digital marketing. This will further strengthen its branding and communication capabilities both domestically and internationally.
■Overview of Tokyo Video Production Center and Background of the M&A
Tokyo Video Production Center provides a wide range of services across the digital domain, including video production, AI consulting, social media management, social media marketing, and the operation of a video production school.
In Japan, in addition to serving private companies, it has undertaken numerous video production and digital content projects for government ministries and local municipalities, actively participating in highly public projects.
The company’s management team possesses a global perspective and strong language skills cultivated through educational and international project experience abroad, and operates the organization with world-class creative thinking. The company already has client achievements in Hawaii, New York, Manila, Dubai, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and other regions, leveraging its strengths in international project execution and networks.
Through this integration, GATES GROUP’s management resources will be combined with Tokyo Video Production Center’s internationally minded organizational capabilities, establishing a system to deliver world-class digital and video solutions.
■Future Outlook
Through this M&A, the two companies will advance the following strategic initiatives:
•Strengthening brand communication in Japan and abroad through the use of video, social media, and digital platforms
•Streamlining video production and marketing processes through the use of AI and DX
•Developing new businesses in international markets by leveraging overseas bases and networks
•Preparing IR and listing systems with a view to connecting with the global capital markets where GATES GROUP is active
Through these initiatives, the GATES Group will not only reinforce its domestic foundation but also expand international business development and investor communication, aiming for sustainable growth in the global marketplace.
■Comments from Representatives
►Yuji Sekino, Representative Director, GATES GROUP Inc.
“The high-quality creativity and global responsiveness of Tokyo Video Production Center, backed by their precise skills, will serve as an extremely important strategic partner not only for GATES Group’s domestic expansion in Japan but also for overseas development.
By strengthening our video and digital capabilities, we will build a structure that enables us to more effectively and attractively communicate our existing businesses, including real estate and finance, to the world. This will allow us to integrate information dissemination, branding, and marketing to create new value.
In our vision of establishing a ‘Japan-origin, world-standard integrated platform,’ collaboration with Tokyo Video Production Center is an essential step. We will deliver more multidimensional, trustworthy, and creative experiential value to domestic and international investors and clients, accelerating our challenge in the global market.”
►Naoto Saito, Representative Director, Tokyo Video Production Center Inc.
“While valuing creativity and expressive power, we have respected diverse cultural backgrounds and languages, working with companies and partners both in Japan and overseas to engage in next-generation video and digital marketing.
This integration with GATES Group is, in our view, a major step forward in bringing our creativity to a broader field and delivering new value to more people. By fusing the strengths of both companies, we will provide richer and more resonant video and digital experiences to clients domestically and internationally.
Going forward, powered by creativity and diversity, we will strongly support GATES Group’s initiatives while building a new future together.”
■Company Profiles
►GATES GROUP Inc.
Headquarters: 34F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director, Yuji Sekino
Established: May 2018
Business:
•GATES Auction: Real estate investment and leasing, purchase and sales of solar power generation equipment, real estate renovation and resale
•GATES Funding: U.S. real estate business, real estate crowdfunding
Website: https://ir.gatestokyo.co.jp/
►GATES Inc.
Headquarters: 34F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director, Yuji Sekino
Established: August 2011
Business:
•One-stop services for real estate investment
•Real estate investment crowdfunding
•Sales of industrial-use solar power generation equipment
Website: https://ir.gatestokyo.co.jp/en/
►Tokyo Video Production Center Inc.
Headquarters: 34F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director, Naoto Saito
Established: July 2023
Business: Video production, AI consulting, social media management, social media marketing, operation of video production school
Website: https://www.tokyofilmcenter.com/