TBS Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
9401
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Mass Media
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 1951
Listing Year
October 1960
Official Website
https://www.tbsholdings.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

TBS Holdings is a certified broadcasting holding company founded in 1951 and a major player in the information and communications industry, engaging in a diverse range of media content businesses centered on television and radio broadcasting.

Current Situation

TBS Holdings recorded consolidated sales of approximately 368.1 billion yen, operating income of approximately 20.8 billion yen, and net income of approximately 36.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2023. Its core television broadcasting business maintains a regionally integrated broadcasting system, while also operating diverse core broadcasting businesses such as radio and BS digital broadcasting. In the media content production field, it produces a variety of programs and video content through its subsidiaries. In recent years, it has strengthened its digital expansion through capital and business alliances with video distribution services Paravi and U-NEXT. It is also actively investing in new businesses, such as making the Yaruki Switch Group a wholly-owned subsidiary. From a sustainability perspective, it is focusing on the effective utilization of real estate assets centered on Akasaka Sacas. Moving forward, it plans to achieve growth through expansion in digital media and diverse content development, leveraging its bases in Tokyo, Kansai, and Nagoya to deepen regional collaboration. To differentiate from competitors, it will continue technological innovation and content enhancement, advancing management strategies aimed at advanced digitalization by 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established in 1951 through the merger of multiple newspaper and news agencies.
  • Formerly known affectionately as Tokyo Broadcasting.
  • Major shareholder of video distribution service Paravi.
  • Previously served as owner of Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
  • Contributes to cultural promotion through operation of Akasaka Sacas.
  • Plays a key role in forming JNN and JRN networks.
  • Changed holding company name to TBS Holdings in 2020.
  • All announcers are affiliated with TBS Television.
  • Expands into video, music, and publishing businesses through diverse subsidiaries.
  • Has deep capital and personal ties with Mitsui Group.
  • Successfully defended against Rakuten's attempt to acquire management rights.
  • Strengthening capital and business alliances with U-NEXT, Shochiku, and others.
  • TBS logo and brand messages are periodically refreshed.
  • Dedicated to TV and radio following transition to broadcasting holding company system.
  • Improving operational efficiency through reorganization of production divisions.

Hidden Connections

  • Deep capital ties with major Mitsui Group companies such as Mitsui & Co. and Mitsui Fudosan.
  • Achieved management rights defense through broadcasting holding company system after Rakuten's share acquisition controversy.
  • Close collaboration with U-NEXT and Paravi in video distribution business.
  • Acquired Yaruki Switch Group Holdings as subsidiary and entered education business.
  • Formed integrated content system through reorganization and absorption mergers of production subsidiaries.
  • Actively promoting utilization of unique real estate assets such as Akasaka Sacas and Midorigayama Studio.
  • Strong ties with major domestic media companies excelling in TV dramas and anime production.
  • Adopted a policy distinct from competitors' newspaper-affiliated series in forming JNN news network.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of digital distribution market and viewer diversification
  • Diversification of video content and strengthened international expansion
  • Deepened collaboration with video and audio platforms
  • Growth potential in new businesses like education and lifestyle
  • Stable revenue securing through real estate asset utilization
  • Marketing efficiency improvement using AI and data analysis
  • New service launches through deregulation and broadcasting technology innovation
  • Active response to SNS and 2D content markets
  • Enhanced IP creation through collaborations
  • Sustainable management promotion corresponding to ESG investment expansion
  • Service strengthening and differentiation in local markets
  • Comprehensive media expansion leveraging group synergies

Strategic Goals

  • Increase digital distribution sales to over 30% of consolidated sales
  • Reduce group-wide CO2 emissions by 30% compared to FY2019
  • Expand revenue through diverse content production and global expansion
  • Grow new business sales to over 10% of total sales
  • Strengthen regionally integrated services and enhance nationwide network
  • Adopt next-generation broadcasting technology and improve interactivity
  • Accelerate women's empowerment and diversity management
  • Strengthen stable shareholder composition and corporate governance
  • Enhance brand value in education and lifestyle fields
  • Achieve marketing optimization through customer data utilization

Business Segments

Advertising and Sponsorship Business

Overview
Supports corporate promotions through diverse advertising media.
Competitiveness
Extensive broadcasting network and digital integration
Customers
  • Major domestic companies
  • Advertising agencies
  • Local stations
  • Digital advertising companies
Products
  • TV and radio ad slots
  • Online ad distribution
  • Content tie-ups

Video Production Services

Overview
Provides diverse video production leveraging abundant know-how.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive production capabilities through collaboration with independent subsidiaries
Customers
  • TV stations
  • Corporate promotion departments
  • Distribution platforms
  • Production companies
Products
  • Drama production
  • CM production
  • Event video production
  • Digital content production

Content Distribution Platform

Overview
Provides distribution infrastructure for high-quality, diverse content.
Competitiveness
Industry-leading delivery technology and stability
Customers
  • Video distribution service providers
  • Mobile carriers
  • Media companies
  • Advertising agencies
Products
  • Paravi service operation
  • U-NEXT collaboration
  • Live streaming services

Music and Publishing Business

Overview
Generates revenue through multifaceted music and publishing content provision.
Competitiveness
Abundant content assets and industry network
Customers
  • TV and radio stations
  • Publishers
  • Music distribution providers
  • Advertising agencies
Products
  • Program-specific music production
  • Music rights management
  • Publication production

Real Estate Management Business

Overview
Promotes efficient operation and leasing of owned assets.
Competitiveness
Integrated management of key bases and redevelopment promotion
Customers
  • TBS Group-related companies
  • External tenants
  • Event promoters
Products
  • Office building management
  • Commercial facility management
  • Studio facility operation

Education Business

Overview
Offers educational services for corporations and individuals.
Competitiveness
Extensive educational network and brand strength
Customers
  • Cram schools
  • Educational institutions
  • Parents
  • Learners
Products
  • Yaruki Switch Group
  • School IE

Technical and Production Support Business

Overview
Provides essential technical support services for video production.
Competitiveness
High-tech response through group collaboration
Customers
  • TV stations
  • Production companies
  • Event planning companies
Products
  • Video technical support
  • Art production
  • CG-related services

Digital Marketing

Overview
Marketing solutions utilizing IT technology.
Competitiveness
Advanced AI and big data technology
Customers
  • Corporate advertising departments
  • EC site operators
  • Media businesses
Products
  • Data analysis tools
  • Marketing automation services
  • SEO support

International Content Expansion

Overview
Promotes content expansion for global markets.
Competitiveness
Overseas network and production capabilities
Customers
  • Overseas media companies
  • Distribution platforms
  • Production partners
Products
  • Video content export
  • Joint production projects
  • Localization services

Mobile and Data Broadcasting Business

Overview
Planning and operation of mobile broadcasting services.
Competitiveness
Broadcasting technology and mobile collaboration know-how
Customers
  • Mobile phone carriers
  • Platform providers
Products
  • One-seg
  • Data broadcasting services

Event Production and Operation

Overview
Supports planning and execution of diverse events.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record and regional network
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Local governments
  • Cultural organizations
Products
  • Live events
  • Theater performances
  • Regional collaborative events

Consulting Business

Overview
Provides consulting specialized in the media industry.
Competitiveness
Expert knowledge from extensive industry experience
Customers
  • Advertising agencies
  • Broadcasters
  • Content businesses
Products
  • Management strategy support
  • Marketing analysis
  • Business development support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive broadcasting network and strong brand power
  • Diverse content production capabilities and technical expertise
  • Active expansion of digital distribution services
  • Solid financial base and diverse asset holdings
  • Business diversification and specialization through multiple subsidiaries
  • Improved capital efficiency through holding company structure
  • Strong ties with Mitsui Group
  • Leadership in network news
  • Highly independent operations
  • Regionally rooted business expansion

Competitive Advantages

  • High trust and brand recognition as a long-established media company
  • Flexible collaboration between program production and broadcasting
  • Strategic alliances with major video services like Paravi and U-NEXT
  • Revenue enhancement utilizing abundant real estate and cultural facilities
  • Revenue diversification through expansion into new fields like education
  • Superior editorial independence and regional closeness compared to major domestic competitors
  • Efficient information network across diverse broadcasting formats
  • Production enhancement through industry technological innovation and integration of art and CG
  • Aggressive business strategy for international content expansion
  • Multi-faceted capital structure to compensate for lack of stable shareholders

Threats

  • Long-term decline in terrestrial TV ratings
  • Intense competition and revenue pressure in video distribution market
  • Changes in revenue structure due to digital shift in advertising market
  • Stricter legal regulations on content copyrights
  • Management constraints from shareholder ratio limits in broadcasting holding company system
  • Increased investment burden from media technological innovations
  • Entry pressure from emerging media and platform companies
  • Impact of climate change on event operations
  • Fluctuations in major shareholder composition including acquisition risks
  • Organizational complexity from increasing employee numbers
  • Fluctuations in content demand due to rapid changes in consumer preferences
  • Competitors' group reorganizations and alliance strengthening

Innovations

2022: 5-year strategic alliance with Netflix

Overview
Established joint production and distribution system utilizing major video IPs.
Impact
Further accelerates content expansion in global markets.

2023: Making Yaruki Switch Group Holdings a subsidiary

Overview
Achieved full-scale entry into education business and secured new revenue source.
Impact
Concrete strengthening of revenue base through diversification.

2023: Strengthened capital and business alliance with U-NEXT

Overview
Deepened video distribution and content collaboration, service integration.
Impact
Promotes expansion of distribution membership base and revenue diversification.

2024: Capital and business alliance with Shochiku

Overview
Promotes animation IP development and joint video content production.
Impact
Strengthens content production and opens new markets.

2025: TOB for digital marketing company WACUL

Overview
Full subsidiary to expand in digital marketing field.
Impact
Expected to acquire new customers and strengthen revenue base.

2020: Transition to broadcasting holding company structure

Overview
Improved management efficiency through shift to pure holding company system.
Impact
Succeeded in stabilizing management rights and clarifying business divisions.

2021: Subsidiary integration for production system reorganization

Overview
Enhanced production efficiency and collaboration through subsidiary mergers.
Impact
Contributes to productivity improvement and content quality stabilization.

2020: Introduction of new corporate identity

Overview
Implemented brand image renewal and logo change.
Impact
Refreshed corporate image, improving market recognition.

Sustainability

  • Environmentally considerate facility management at Akasaka Sacas
  • Promotion of energy-saving in broadcasting
  • Implementation of fair trade products and sustainable campaigns
  • Support for environmental protection activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of diversity and inclusion