Capcom COO would "gracefully decline" acquisition offer from MS; believes in organic growth for Capcom and no intention of acquiring companies

[Gizmo_Duck]

We saw Microsoft acquiring Activision. There's been some whispers in the industry about some more deals. What is Capcom's thinking when it comes to M&A? Is there anything in the works?

I think there have been many M&A talks in the game industry. There was once a time we were a target, but rather than acquiring an outside company, we prefer organic growth. It is important to train and develop human resources in-house in order to carry out growth strategies. I also believe we can utilize external partners, but we have no intention of acquiring companies.

What if Microsoft comes to you and says, "We're interested in buying you out". Would you entertain that?

I would gracefully decline the offer because I believe it would be better if we were equal partners.

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I don’t think theres any notable Japanese publisher trying to commit that seppuku selling themselves to Microsoft. Good to know the actual quality gaming companies are safe from them

 

[The Mad Titan]

Capcom has hit their stride, before the RE engine and success of MHW and RE7 the answer might be different.

They are in position now to grow into a bigger player than they were in the 90s financially speaking

 

[Neuromancer]

Also Capcom: Remakes!

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

Also Capcom: Remakes!

I don’t get it

 

[Neuromancer]

I don’t get it

You wouldn't. But the people who dapped did.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

You wouldn't. But the people who dapped did.

K

 

[Dorian Breh]

K

A couple of Xsharts dapped his post, because Capcom dared to tell Phil to fukk off

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

A couple of Xsharts dapped his post, because Capcom dared to tell Phil to fukk off

Oh, is that what it is?

 

[Red Shield]

10yrs ago maybe.. but not now

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

10yrs ago maybe.. but not now

I think any japanese developer that willingly sell themselves to microsoft are asking for whatever they have coming to it

 

[MrLogic]

Yes it is good to know.


Monster Hunter

only on xbox



capcom know that would be disgusting to even hear in Japan.

 

[Animal House]

Also Capcom: Remakes!

Then they should do one more and remake Lost Planet

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

Then they should do one more and remake Lost Planet Dino Crisis & Breath of Fire

Spoiler

i’ll take lost planet also

 

[Trapperman Dave]

Then they should do one more and remake Lost Planet

Hell yea specifically lost planet 2 and bring the mp servers back

 

[Bryan Danielson]

We saw Microsoft acquiring Activision. There's been some whispers in the industry about some more deals. What is Capcom's thinking when it comes to M&A? Is there anything in the works?


What if Microsoft comes to you and says, "We're interested in buying you out". Would you entertain that?



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I don’t think theres any notable Japanese publisher trying to commit that seppuku selling themselves to Microsoft. Good to know the actual quality gaming companies are safe from them

Meh….. we don’t want them…..

We want Naughty Dawg and Insomniac