Aozora Bank Adds HYBRID4 Fund to Specific Subsidiaries List

TOKYO, Aug 05 (Pulse News Wire) – Aozora Bank,ltd. (8304.T) announced on Friday that it has decided to establish and invest in Aozora Hybrid4 Investment Business Limited Partnership (the "Fund"), making it a specific subsidiary due to the fund's capital exceeding 10% of the bank’s total capital.

The Fund, set up as a successor to the Aozora Hybrid3 Investment Business Limited Partnership established in July 2023, aims to expand investment activities within the Aozora Group. It will officially launch on August 07, 2026 (August 07, 2026). The total planned investment amount is ¥15.00 billion.

Aozora Bank will hold a stake of 100% in the Fund, alongside Aozora Enterprise Investment Co., Ltd., which will serve as the general partner. The Fund, located at Tokyo, Chiyoda Ku Koujimachi Roku Choume1, was formed to facilitate venture debt investments by the Aozora Group. With the addition of the Fund, Aozora Bank expects no significant impact on its consolidated performance projections.