Japan Excellent, Inc. (TSE:8987) agreed to acquire 2.3% stake in Co-ownership Interests in GRAND FRONT OSAKA Umekita Plaza, South Building and North Building from Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd. for ¥8.3 billion on November 6, 2023. The transaction will be funded from debt financing and funds on hand. Execution of purchase agreement is scheduled on November 7, 2023.

The transaction is expected to complete on December 8, 2023.