M&A Deal Summary

Z Holdings Acquires LINE

On March 1, 2021, Z Holdings acquired internet software and services company LINE

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Z Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Z Holdings’ 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-03-01
Target LINE
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Z Holdings
Deal Type Merger

Target

LINE

Tokyo, Japan
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LINE is a communication application that offers instant messages, voice calls, and video calls on smartphones. LINE was founded in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Buyer

Z Holdings

Tokyo , Japan

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Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees22,531
Revenue 1,205.8B JPY (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Z Holdings is the largest internet companies, with a combined total of over 300 million users, 15 million corporate clients, and over 3,000 collaborative projects with various municipalities. Z Holdingsreach now covers information, payment, and communication, all of which are indispensable to people’s lives. Z Holdings was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (Japan) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
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