Kadokawa acquisisce Edizioni BD

Deal News | May 29, 2025 | Legal Community Italy

In a strategic move to expand its influence in the European specialized publishing market, Kadokawa Corporation, a Japanese media conglomerate, has acquired a 70% stake in Edizioni BD Srl, a leading Italian publisher known for its comics, manga, and light novels. The acquisition was successfully facilitated by the legal expertise of Pavia e Ansaldo, with key legal guidance from Adriano Villa, who leads the firm's Japan Desk. The transaction also included fiscal and financial advisement from Marco Jannon's tax & finance team at Pavia e Ansaldo. On the selling side, Dr. Elena Gilardini of Studio Gilardini Lasi, along with Mario Ferrari and Giulia Pairona from Studio RPTL RP legalitax, represented the vendor.

Sectors

Media & Entertainment
Legal Services

Geography

Italy – Edizioni BD, the target company, is based in Italy.
Japan – Kadokawa Corporation, the acquiring company, is a Japanese group listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Industry

Media & Entertainment – The article involves the publishing industry with a focus on comics, manga, and light novels.
Legal Services – Legal services are prominently featured in facilitating the acquisition, with multiple legal firms participating.

Financials

70% – The percentage of capital acquired by Kadokawa Corporation in Edizioni BD.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Kadokawa Corporation	Acquirer	Company	A Japanese media conglomerate acquiring a 70% stake in Edizioni BD.
Edizioni BD Srl	Target Company	Company	An Italian publisher specializing in comics, manga, and light novels.
Pavia e Ansaldo	Legal Advisor for Acquirer	Company	Provided legal assistance to Kadokawa Corporation in the acquisition.
Studio Gilardini Lasi	Legal Advisor for Seller	Company	Provided legal services to the selling party in the transaction.
Studio RPTL RP legalitax	Legal Advisor for Seller	Company	Assisted the selling party with legal and tax advisory in the transaction.