The Artisanal Spirits Company plc (AIM:ART) agreed to acquire remaining 30% stake in The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Japan Limited from Mark Bedingham for £0.025 million on December 17, 2021. In the similar transaction, The Artisanal Spirits Company plc (AIM:ART) agreed to acquire additional 10% stake in The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Limited (incorporated in Hong Kong) from Christina Leung for £0.4 million. Mark Bedingham will retain his position as Director of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Japan Limited.