AJOT’s NAV increased by +3.9% (in GBP) over the quarter and declined -2.0% in local currency terms (in JPY). The two largest drivers of performance were JADE GROUP (+27%), which in July disclosed promising post-merger integration of MagaSeek with its operating income in May up +63% on an annualised level relative to FY23, and Beenos (+11%). Meanwhile, Nihon Kohden (-8%) and TSI Holdings (-9%) were the most notable detractors.

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