Sekisui House Reit to Expand Private Fund Business Amid Regulatory Changes

TOKYO, Jul 31 (Pulse News Wire) – Sekisui House Reit,Inc. (3309.T) announced plans to expand its asset management subsidiary's operations to include private fund activities.

The move aims to enhance market presence and gather more investment opportunities in real estate markets. The subsidiary, Sekisui House Asset Management Co., Ltd., filed an application with the Financial Services Agency on January 27, 2026 to register additional financial services, specifically second-class securities transactions and investment advisory services. This expansion is expected to improve the subsidiary’s operational capabilities through the accumulation of diverse insights and experiences, contributing to maximizing shareholder value.

Additionally, the company outlined conflict-of-interest measures to ensure fair competition between its public and private funds. Under these measures, property information obtained by the subsidiary will primarily benefit Sekisui House Reit, with exceptions made for cases where external conditions necessitate exclusive deals outside of the Reit. In related organizational changes, the company plans to establish an Audit Room within its Internal Control Promotion Department to bolster internal audit independence, effective from August 01, 2026.