Nojima Corporation agreed to acquire Animax Broadcast Japan Inc and Kids Station Inc. from Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Nojima Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the sale of digital home appliances. The Company operates in four business segments. The Digital Home Appliance Specialty Store Operation segment is engaged in the sale of digital audio-visual (AV) related devices, information related devices and home electric appliances, as well as the provision of services. The Carrier Shop Operation segment sells communication related equipment centered on mobile phones and provides accompanying services. The Internet segment provides broadband connection service and accompanying communication, security and other services. The Overseas segment sells digital AV-related equipment, information-related equipment, household appliances and household furniture and provides services. The Company is also involved in the mall business, sports business, training business, mega solar business, animal medical business, software development business and pay satellite broadcasting business.