They also merge Nintendo Iberica
Nintendo doesn't seem to think so:Ummm, not very confident about it, but I hope it just doesn't reflect on changes in current workforce, distribution and/or localization of titles, etc.
NintendoEspañaIbérica was born in August 1993, and it has had an amazing history
If anyone is leaving, it's middle and upper management, but even that's not a guarantee. These branches were technically already structured to report to NoE in Germany, so it's just about operational red tape getting moved out of the way, from what I can see.The business of these three merged companies will continue at each of the newly established branches.
A societas Europaea (Classical Latin: [sɔˈkɪ.ɛtaːs eu̯roːˈpae̯.a], Ecclesiastical Latin: [soˈtʃi.etas eu̯roˈpe.a]; "European society" or "company"; plural: societates Europaeae; abbr. SE) is a public company registered in accordance with the corporate law of the European Union (EU), introduced in 2004 with the Council Regulation on the Statute for a European Company.[2] Such a company may more easily transfer to or merge with companies in other member states.
It's possible that Nintendo of Italy is just a separate branch within NoE like Nintendo Switzerland for example.taking a close look at it
strange (don't know if it's for better or worst) why Nintendo of Italy wasn't involved (was it already part of Nintendo Europe HQ somehow?)
You're maybe actually onto something, but you have it in reverse. Nintendo may have structured themselves this way so that, instead of them merging with an outside company, an outside company can be more easily merged/consolidated with Nintendo's European operations, even if they lack a regional office in that EU nation.Nintendo of Europe SE, huh
I'm joking!
Benelux manages Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and Iberica manages Spain and Portugal, if I remember right. Nintendo products are still distributed in Scandinavia by Bergsala (and have never had a company-owned presence there), but with Bergsala being part of Thunderful Group now, who knows if that will stay the same in the long term.Let‘s hope that it will not lead to lay offs but in general this is a good thing. Nintendo‘s presence in europe is very inconsistent and less internal middle management is always better in stuff like this. Though Scandinavian presence is not included in this right?
Oh yeah, it's definitely possible. I did "predict" they'd acquire a company before the end of the year (though I am running out of time here). I did think that they'd sooner expand in the US but I guess mainland Europe might be more stable.You're maybe actually onto something, but you have it in reverse. Nintendo may have structured themselves this way so that, instead of them merging with an outside company, an outside company can be more easily merged/consolidated with Nintendo's European operations, even if they lack a regional office in that EU nation.
Benelux manages Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and Iberica manages Spain and Portugal, if I remember right. Nintendo products are still distributed in Scandinavia by Bergsala (and have never had a company-owned presence there), but with Bergsala being part of Thunderful Group now, who knows if that will stay the same in the long term.
I'm just gonna say: restructuring like this happening now? Nintendo's getting some housecleaning out of the way prior to something happening.
Yeah but now they're covered in shit. I've been journalist there and Iberica is corrupted from the inside.Ummm, not very confident about it, but I hope it just doesn't reflect on changes in current workforce, distribution and/or localization of titles, etc.
NintendoEspañaIbérica was born in August 1993, and it has had an amazing history
I can chime in here. We asked our questions to Nintendo and it seems no closures or lay offs are planned
Nintendo Benelux gaat op in Nintendo of Europe vanaf juli 2023
Het in Nieuwegein gevestigde Nintendo Benelux houdt op te bestaan vanaf juli 2023. Vanaf dat moment gaat het op in Nintendo of Europe.www.n1up.nl
Quote translated through deepl:
"The local offices largely retain their functions, including sales and marketing, with the exception of some internal business support functions handled by Nintendo of Europe. The restructuring does not include any layoffs or office closures."
No problem. We were as curious as everybody else. Perhaps the first post can be updated with the quote.That's great to hear. Thanks for updating us!
Nintendo will conduct an absorption-type merger in which our subsidiary NOE shall be the surviving company, and Nintendo France S.A.R.L (hereinafter “NFR”), Nintendo Benelux B.V. (hereinafter “NBX”) and Nintendo Ibérica, S.A. (hereinafter “NIB”), which are also our subsidiaries, will be the disappearing companies. The merger of NFR and NBX is scheduled for July 2023, and the merger of NIB is scheduled for August 2024. The business of these three merged companies will continue at each of the newly established branches.
In addition, Nintendo plans to change NOE’s trade name to Nintendo of Europe AG in January 2024 and Nintendo of Europe SE in August 2024.
'' Nintendo plans to change NOE’s trade name to Nintendo of Europe AG in January 2024 and Nintendo of Europe SE'' What does these letters mean lmaoIt's worth noting that the merger won't complete for almost 2 years:
Could you expand on that? I’m curious. Corrupted how?Yeah but now they're covered in shit. I've been journalist there and Iberica is corrupted from the inside.
AG = Aktiengesellschaft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint-stock_company, SE = Societas Europaea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societas_Europaea'' Nintendo plans to change NOE’s trade name to Nintendo of Europe AG in January 2024 and Nintendo of Europe SE'' What does these letters mean lmao
does this mean nintendo finally bought square enix and sent it to europe?
No, it just means that it will be in accordance with EU-law. They can move their HQ easier afterwards though.When they switch from an AG to an SE, doesn't it mean NoE won't be a German company anymore? So I assume the HQ will stay in Germany, but legally speaking the company would move to another country, right?
Technically yes, but actually no. As Dardan mentioned, it stops being a German-incorporated company and becomes a European Union-incorporated company, with all the benefits that entails, even if they stay in Germany.When they switch from an AG to an SE, doesn't it mean NoE won't be a German company anymore? So I assume the HQ will stay in Germany, but legally speaking the company would move to another country, right?
Can you elaborate on this? It’s an interesting topic…Nitnendo Iberica is HORRIBLE, hope the employees doesn't get affected, but upper management is atrocious
Can you elaborate on this? It’s an interesting topic…
I only needed Nintendo customer service once with the Wii U and it was nice and quick… I suppose it depends on the person that will assist you or other causes…Well it handles customer service horribly and if Nintendo is very conservative as a company, Nintendo Iberica is even worse.
For example, it's a minor complaint by my part but spanish content creators HATE Nintendo in general due to Nintendo Iberica, they try to take down streams or videos of Nintendo games from content creators that in the past played games like Zelda randomizers or customized Pokemon roms.