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Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

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Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. operates broadcasting businesses in Japan through its subsidiaries. It reports in four segments: Media & Content, Urban Development, Hotels & Resorts, and Other. The Media & Content segment covers terrestrial television broadcasting, satellite and radio broadcasting, streaming platforms, content production, games, music, advertising, publishing, and direct marketing. The Urban Development, Hotels & Resorts segment develops, leases, and manages office buildings, operates commercial facilities and restaurants, sells and leases apartments, and runs hotels and marine leisure facilities. The Other segment handles IT system architecture, human resources, overseas business development, market research on media and lifestyles, and new business cultivation. The company was formerly known as Fuji Television Network, Inc., was incorporated in 1957, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Fuji HD to hold final bidding for Sankei Building sale, with Blackstone among suitors

Blackstone, Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus and others are preparing final bids for the sale of Sankei Building, the core real estate subsidiary being divested by Fuji Media Holdings, according to multiple people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The deal, including debt, could reach around 1 trillion yen, and if completed would rank among the largest acquisitions in Japan's real estate industry. Besides the three firms, BGO, a real estate investment fund under Canadian insurance giant Sun Life, is also preparing and is expected to submit a binding final proposal by the end of October. Fuji HD is expected to scrutinize the proposals, select a preferred negotiator, and then seek shareholder approval for the terms. Meanwhile, Singapore-based investment fund Vasant Master Fund, in a letter dated September 30 addressed to President Kenji Shimizu, demanded more detailed disclosure on the valuation of Sankei Building's assets, the transaction structure, consideration of alternatives, and the use of sale proceeds.
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4676.JP · Capital · Neutral Fuji Media Holdings is divesting its core real estate subsidiary Sankei Building via a final bidding process expected to reach ~1 trillion yen.
Sankei Building Co., Ltd. · Capital · Neutral Sankei Building is the subject of the sale, with final bids from Blackstone, Bain, Warburg Pincus, and BGO expected by end-October.
BX · Capital · Positive Blackstone is among the suitors preparing a final bid for the ~1 trillion yen Sankei Building sale, a major M&A opportunity.
Vasanta Master Fund · Regulation · Negative Vasanta Master Fund demanded more detailed disclosure on Sankei Building's valuation, transaction structure, and use of proceeds.
SLF · Capital · Positive Sun Life's real estate fund BGO is preparing a binding final bid for Sankei Building, a large acquisition opportunity.
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Fuji TV Statement Highlights Structural Issues in Drama Production and the Inevitability of Introducing Intimacy Coordinators

Fuji TV issued a statement regarding a dispute over the drama "Fufu Bessei Keiji," revealing that although a female actor had requested the involvement of an intimacy coordinator for kissing and bed scenes as a condition of her appearance, this information was not shared with the male co-star, and the goodwill and consideration on set ended up increasing the burden on the parties involved. The statement took issue with the male actor visiting the female actor's dressing room and making remarks that went as far as questioning her continuation as an actor over physical contact restrictions. This mirrors the case of the 2024 film "Sensei no Shiroi Uso," where lead actor Nao faced criticism when the director opted for direct communication after she requested an intimacy coordinator, highlighting the reality that traditional on-set sensibilities are no longer acceptable. Intimacy coordinators are professionals who balance actor safety with directorial intent, and their introduction allows actors to focus on performance while improving production quality. However, the role has yet to become widespread in Japan, placing excessive burden on individual consideration and manager judgment. This controversy marks a turning point, showing the need to establish consent and safety mechanisms to protect freedom of expression, rather than blaming any single person.
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4676.JP · Regulation · Negative Fuji TV's statement highlights structural issues and the need for intimacy coordinators, potentially increasing production costs and regulatory scrutiny.
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