The Asahi Shimbun Company, Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd. (TSE:8518) agreed to acquire 56% stake in PIA Next Scope Corporation from PIA Corporation (TSE:4337) for ¥838 million on August 12, 2022. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, PIA Next Scope Corporation had net assets and total assets of ¥350 million. The transaction is expected to close on August 31, 2022.