Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. (formerly Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd., hereinafter referred to as "Amova Asset") is pleased to announce that the acquisition of shares in AHAM Asset Management Berhad (hereinafter referred to as "AHAM"), a Malaysian asset management company, has been completed as of June 30, 2026, with the acquisition of shares equivalent to 77.675% of the company's total shares, following the necessary approvals from relevant authorities in Malaysia and Japan. With this, the total equity ratio, including the 20% stake already held, reaches 97.675%, making AHAM a consolidated subsidiary. Amova Asset also plans to acquire the remaining 2.325% of shares held by AHAM's management in the future. In its press release dated December 23, 2025, titled "Agreement Signed for Acquisition of All Shares of AHAM Asset Management Berhad," Amova Asset announced the signing of a share transfer agreement for AHAM shares with the investment fund CVC Capital Partners, AHAM's major shareholder, and other shareholders. Subsequently, the necessary procedures have been advanced by the relevant parties. As of the end of March 2026, AHAM, including its subsidiaries, had approximately 103.4 billion Malaysian Ringgit (approximately 4.16 trillion yen) in assets under management [1], making it one of the leading asset management companies in Malaysia, ranking among the top two in the Malaysian asset management industry. Since its establishment in 2001, the company has built a strong reputation by providing diverse asset management services to a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, pension funds, government-related organizations, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors. AHAM also has subsidiaries under its umbrella, such as AIIMAN Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as "AIIMAN"), a Sharia-compliant investment company, and has made strategic investments in Versa Asia Sdn. Bhd., a rapidly growing fintech company in the country. By t