Strategic Alliance of PhillipCapital and Gaw Capital

Each Acquires 45% Stake of Japan-based Agility Asset Advisers Inc.

(22 January 2025) PhillipCapital Group (PhillipCapital), a comprehensive financial group co- headquartered in Singapore and Hong Kong and with more than 15 overseas offices including major financial centers in SG, HK, US, announced the strategic alliance with real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners, with the latter acquiring 45% stake in Agility Asset Advisers Inc. (AAA).

Founded in January 2005, Agility Asset Advisers Inc., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Agility Holdings Inc. (AH) , has been an integral member of the PhillipCapital Group. Throughout the past years, AAA has built a strong foundation in domestic real estate management for institutional investors.

Under the collaboration, an affiliate company of Gaw Capital and a related company of PhillipCapital, each hold a 45% stake in Agility Asset Advisers Inc. The remaining 10% is held by Mutual Links Corporation (ML), whose majority shareholder is AAA’s founding president, Mr. Kinji Kaiho. The restructured ownership is a testament to the strategic alignment and shared vision between PhillipCapital and Gaw Capital to foster innovation and accelerate growth.

This strategic partnership with Agility Asset Advisers Inc. further enhances Gaw Capital’s corporate profile and reputation in the Japan real estate market, amplifies its deal sourcing and asset management capabilities, and opens up new avenues to access lower-cost Japanese capital and evergreen funding sources.

Isabella Lo, Managing Director, Principal – Investments and Head of Japan at Gaw Capital Partners, said, "We are excited about the possibilities this collaboration presents. By partnering with Agility Asset Advisers Inc., we are well-positioned to drive growth by redesigning and repositioning under-utilized real estate assets, unlock new opportunities, such as REIT initiatives, and deliver enhanced value to our investors in Japan and beyond."