We are pleased to announce that NIPPON KANZAI Co., Ltd (hereinafter “NIPPON KANZAI”) has agreed to acquire shares of Prudential Investment Company of Australia Pty Ltd (hereinafter “PICA”), a strata management company, whose headquarters are located in Sydney, Australia, by acquiring shares from FEXCO International Limited, the current share holder, and by subscribing for newly issued shares. PICA will be an equity-method affiliate of NIPPON KANZAI after this acquisition.