Nippon Television acquires iconic animation company Studio Ghibli

Nippon Television Holdings shares JP:9404 rose sharply Friday morning following its plan to acquire shares in Studio Ghibli to make the animation powerhouse a subsidiary.
The shares were recently 12% higher at 1,544.0 yen ($10.46) after rising as much as 22% earlier.
Nippon Television said Thursday after market close that it would become the…