• Japan Investment Adviser acquired 100% of sake brewer Kitsukura Sake Brewery, adding a new private-equity portfolio investment on July 10, 2026.
• Deal targets expansion support as global demand for Japanese sake rises, with a focus on export-driven growth potential.
• Group plans a dedicated “sake brewery fund,” building on existing investments in several other breweries.
• Impact on earnings expected to be minor at this stage.

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