ITOCHU Corporation Acquires 20% Equity Stake in Aspirant Group, Making it an Equity-Method Affiliate

ITOCHU Corporation announced it has acquired a 20% equity stake in Aspirant Group Inc., a private equity fund management company focused on Japanese companies, converting Aspirant into an equity-method affiliate. This strategic investment aims to support Aspirant's portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth through digital transformation and AI utilization.