SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., Investment Arm acquired 11.8% stake in Sansei Yusoki Co., Ltd. from an individual.

Sansei Technologies, Inc., formerly SANSEI YUSOKI CO., LTD., is primarily engaged in the manufacture and installation of stage machinery, gaming machines, elevating machines and others. The Manufacture segment manufactures and installs stage machinery and elevating machinery for theaters and culture halls, art equipment such as electric decoration devices in television stations, events and concert venues, gaming machines such as roller coasters and towers, and elevating machinery such as elevators, escalators and packing devices. It also purchases products and conducts maintenance work. In addition, the Company is also involved in operation and provision of leisure facilities in amusement parks, and management of parks owned by the Company.