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Equity Bottom-Up

Aoyama Zaisan Networks Co Lt / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AZN demonstrated continued positive growth momentum in Q1 FY12/25, with sustained strength in the Wealth Consulting business and ADVANTAGE CLUB formations.</li><li>While operating profit was impacted by integration costs and business investments in the form of higher personnel costs and SG&amp;A, we believe these investments will enhance the company's position to monetize Japan's demographic and wealth transfer megatrend.</li><li>We think the company remains on track to meet its FY12/25 targets and deliver longer term growth.</li></ul>

AZN demonstrated continued positive growth momentum in Q1 FY12/25, with sustained strength in the Wealth Consulting business and ADVANTAGE CLUB formations.While operating profit was impacted by integration costs and business investments in the form of higher personnel costs and SG&amp;A, we believe these investments will enhance the company's position to monetize Japan's demographic and wealth transfer megatrend.We think the company remains on track to meet its FY12/25 targets and deliver longer term growth.

Aoyama Zaisan Networks Company (8929 JP) - Sustained Growth Momentum