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Latikuu Edacra Group is an El Kadsreian multinational entertainment-focused holding company formed in 2001 from a corporate merger of then-rival video game companies Latikuu and Edacra. It specializes in toys, video games, arcades, fitness equipment, animation, amusement parks, technology, clothing and food & drink products.

The company is headquartered in the Latikuu Edacra Building in Kurokotan, El Kadsre City, El Kadsre. Their U.S./Canada branch, Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America, was officially "formed" in 2001, and handles the US operations of the company from their headquarters in Braintree, Massachusetts.

The company is dual-listed on the El Kadsre City Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange; as a result of its NYSE listing, it maintains an office in Chelsea, Massachusetts for SEC filings.

Corporate history[]

Latikuu[]

Main article: Latikuu

Latikuu started in 1958 as Latikuu Plastics Corporation Ltd., a distributor of foreign toys from the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. In 1968, the company entered the amusements industry by opening Latikuu Park in Stuartsville. In 1973, Latikuu Plastics Corporation Ltd. was reincorporated into Latikuu Entertainment after they begin venturing into the video game industry. In 1983, Latikuu established its film production and distribution arm Caldatite, and in September 1987, the company created their biggest hit in the video game market, X-Land, the success of the game led to sequels and spin-offs. By 1997, Latikuu was the fourth-largest toy company in the world, behind Mattel, Hasbro and Bandai.

Edacra[]

Main article: Edacra

Edacra was founded in 1973 by Ikane Kuto. During its early years, Edacra produced parts for fruit machines as well as distributing Pong arcade cabinets in the Union. In 1976, Edacra started developing its own video games and on that same year, released Off the Line, which was considered to be Edacra's first success. In 1977, they released Nova Orbis, which met with massive success and was later adapted into the comic series published by United Vlokozuian Comics and later adapted into the film in 1978, in which Edacra created its own film production arm that produces films based on Edacra games. Edacra was an important player in the early video game industry.

Merger[]

In August 2000 at Latikuu's Latikuu Universe EK 2000 convention in El Kadsre City, Latikuu and Edacra announced their intent to merge to form the Latikuu Edacra Group. Officially, Edacra was purchased by Latikuu for US$1.7 billion. 57% of the company's holding went to Latikuu while 43% went to Edacra. On January 30, 2001, Latikuu and Edacra confirmed the merger had closed, officially forming the company, with Latikuu's chief executive officer Ken Schjoldager appointed CEO of the merged company. In 2003, Latikuu Edacra had its IPO on the El Kadsre City Stock Exchange.

In 2006, Alex Gilkeson took over as CEO, and led the company to becoming dual-listed on the EKCSE and the New York Stock Exchange with its 2008 NYSE IPO. In 2012, Gilkeson left Latikuu Edcara and was replaced as CEO by Corbin Schwartz.

Branches[]

Latikuu[]

Main article: Latikuu

Headquartered in El Kadsre City, Latikuu's portfolio includes X-Land, Sento Hero, PokaPoka! and Galo Force, as well as creating material for the Technic Heroes and Redwall franchises.

Edacra[]

Main article: Edacra

Headquartered in Cliffstown, El Kadsre since the beginning, Edacra manages properties such as Nova Orbis, Antiblade and Streetwise.

Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America[]

Main article: Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America

The company now known as Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America was formed in 1985, and is currently based in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States, and controls sales and marketing decisions for the company in the North American region. The company's distribution centers are in Oakland, California, Florham Park, New Jersey and Woburn, Massachusetts. The unit's Canadian branch, Latikuu Edacra Canada Ltd., is based in Toronto, Ontario with offices in Montreal, Quebec and a distribution center in Peterborough, Ontario. The unit's Mexican branch, Latikuu Edacra México, is based in Mexico City with a distribution center near Cuernavaca.

Latikuu Edacra Entertainment EMEA[]

Main article: Latikuu Edacra Entertainment EMEA

Latikuu Edacra Entertainment EMEA was established in 1989 as Latikuu Europe Ltd., and was originally based in Dublin, Ireland. The company handles operations across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region. The unit's UK branch handles operations for the UK and most British Overseas Territories from its headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. The unit also maintains offices in Stockholm (handles operations in the Scandinavian region), Madrid (handles operations in the Iberia region), Munich (handles operations in Continental Europe), Zagreb (handles operations in the Balkans region), Istanbul (handles operations in Turkey), Abu Dhabi (handles operations in the MENA region) and Johannesburg (handles operations in Eastern, Central, Southern and Western Africa). In 2013, Latikuu Edacra Entertainment EMEA moved it's headquarters to the Dublin suburb of Blanchardstown.

Latikuu Edacra Entertainment Australasia[]

Main article: Latikuu Edacra Entertainment Australasia

Latikuu Edacra's Australian subsidiary is based in Brisbane. It handles the publishing, distribution, sales, and marketing of Latikuu Edacra products in Australia and New Zealand.

Latikuu Edacra Entertainment Latin America[]

Main article: Latikuu Edacra Entertainment Latin America

Latikuu Edacra's Latin American subsidiary is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina with offices in San Salvador, El Salvador and São Paulo, Brazil. It handles the publishing, distribution, sales, and marketing of Latikuu Edacra products in the Latin America region, except for Mexico which is served by Latikuu Edacra Entertainment North America's Mexican unit (though Latikuu Edacra México does cooperate with Latikuu Edacra Entertainment Latin America for promotion and sales).

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