Dark Horse Comics acquired by Embracer Group

Dark Horse comics acquired by Embracer Group joining other groups and IPs including Gearbox Entertainment, THQ Nordic and more!

The Swedish group known as Embracer Group also owns other properties such as THQ Nordic, Koch Media, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, and Easybrain.

According to reports, Embracer will be entering an agreement to acquire Dark Horse Media LLC based on three core business units. This includes Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Entertainment, and Things from Another World.

At the moment of acquisition, Dark Horse also holds over 300 IPs or intellectual properties including popular titles like Berserk and Lone Wolf & Cub.

Aside from this acquisition, the Embracer Group also announced that they have gotten control of DIGIC, Perfect World Entertainment, Shiver Entertainment, and Spotfilm Network.

The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2022, and the purchase price hasn’t been disclosed.

Dark Horse CEO Mike Richardson had this to say about the acquisition:

“I can’t express the excitement I feel as Dark Horse moves into this new chapter in our history. The synergies that exist with the Embracer network of companies promises exciting new opportunities not only for Dark Horse, but also for the creators and companies we work with. I’ve had a number of compelling conversations with Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors and I’m very impressed with him and what he and his team have built. I have to say, the future for our company has never looked brighter.”

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