Kazaka Financial Group has transferred 100% of its shareholding in Kazaka Securities to Naito Securities, aiming to streamline its business operations and enhance market positioning.

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Kazaka Financial Group Inc. (hereafter referred to as KFG) has announced the transfer of its entire stake in Kazaka Securities Co., Ltd. (located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo) as part of its service offerings to investment funds. In this transaction, KFG transferred 100% of the issued shares of Kazaka Securities, totaling 679,333,701 shares, resulting in KFG holding a 0% ownership stake post-transaction.

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