Eidos/Square Enix deal
Newly swallowed publisher to retain its brand and operate independently.
For immediate release
Eidos will remain as an independent operation, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co.,Ltd., following the completion of the £84 million acquisition last week.
Phil Rogers will continue in his role as CEO of Eidos, reporting directly to Yoichi Wada, President and CEO Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. and Eidos will continue to focus on delivering on the clear strategy to leverage the company’s franchises and develop world class games. Also confirmed is that the ‘Eidos’ brand will continue to be the brand identity for the business.
Yoichi Wada, President and CEO, Square Enix Holdings Co.,Ltd., said:
“This is an exciting beginning to what I believe will be an incredible journey. I am very happy that Phil Rogers has agreed to lead Eidos in what I see as an international marriage between our two companies, a marriage that will give birth to great things. Eidos is a content rich company and a culturally significant business to the Square Enix group.”
Phil Rogers, CEO, Eidos, said:
“This is a watershed moment for Eidos. We have the backing of an incredible company which believes in our strategy and our people.
In the Square Enix group, we have a parent company, which I have held in high respect for many years, with their meticulous level of perfection and unyielding directive to never compromise on quality.
We have an incredible opportunity to truly deliver on our creative vision, this is a new chapter for Eidos.”
For further information:
Chris Glover I Group Communications Director I Eidos
T: +44 20 8636 3000
E: chrisg@eidos.co.uk
About Eidos
Eidos is the creator of some of the world's leading videogame properties, consisting of several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios, Eidos Game Studios, Eidos Hungary and Eidos Montreal, plus sales and distribution offices in Europe and the US. The Group has a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider™, Hitman™, Deus Ex™, Championship Manager™ and Just Cause™. Eidos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.