Nomura : SPARX Invests in Anaut

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About This English News Release
The contents of this material are based on an English translation of a Japanese announcement made on May 13, 2026 by NSPI. Whilst every effort has been made to translate the Japanese document into English, the accuracy and correctness of this translation are not guaranteed, therefore please refer to the original Japanese document.

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