Notice of End-of-February 2026 (Preliminary) Assets Under Management

Overview of Assets Under Management

At the end of February 2026, the Sparx Group Co., Ltd. group’s total assets under management amounted to 2.4711 trillion yen, an increase of 156.9 billion yen (6.8%) from the previous month-end. The main components were Japanese equities at 1.7107 trillion yen, OneAsia at 282.0 billion yen, real assets at 322.5 billion yen, and private equity at 155.9 billion yen. Assets under management represent a key indicator underpinning investment trust and investment advisory fee revenue, with fluctuations influenced by currency movements and fund subscriptions/redemptions.

Market Environment and Impact on Assets Under Management

In February 2026, major stock indices showed solid performance with the Nikkei 225 rising 10.37% month-on-month, the TOPIX increasing 10.44%, and the KOSPI advancing 19.52%. Conversely, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index declined by 2.76%. Foreign exchange rates saw the South Korean won/Japanese yen rise by 1.27% and the US dollar/Japanese yen by 1.21%, indicating a yen depreciation trend. These market developments contributed positively to the increase in assets under management.