Mobcast Holdings is set to absorb Retrowaglass, leveraging actress Kou Shibasaki's influence to expand its entertainment and gaming revenue.

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Mobcast Holdings, a company engaged in smartphone game development and the sale of kitchen goods, has announced the absorption merger with Retrowaglass, a talent management agency headed by actress Kou Shibasaki, located in Shibuya, Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at leveraging Shibasaki's influence and the agency's track record in the entertainment industry to enhance the overall profitability of Mobcast's group operations.

Retrowaglass reported projected revenues of 263 million yen, operating profits of 21.1 million yen, and net assets of 42 million yen for the fiscal year ending December 2024. The merger is anticipated to take place on April 1, 2026, although the exact merger ratio has yet to be determined.

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