Asset Management One Wins Five Awards at R&I Fund Awards 2026, a Record High, with Domestic Bond Strategy Reaching 11 Total Wins

Asset Management One Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Noriyuki Sugihara; hereinafter 'Asset Management One') announced today that it received awards in five categories at the 'R&I Fund Awards 2026 (Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Section)' selected by Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I). This accomplishment expands upon last year's performance and represents the highest number of awards the company has ever received.

The 'Domestic Bond Research Active Credit Type' strategy has been recognized for the third consecutive year, reaching a total of 11 wins, maintaining its high evaluation over the long term.

This year, multiple new strategies were also added to the list of award-winning products.

Encouraged by these results, Asset Management One remains committed to pursuing superior investment performance and contributing to our clients' futures and a sustainable society through the provision of high-quality products and services.

[About the R&I Fund Awards]

The R&I Fund Awards provide reference information based on past data deemed reliable by R&I. However, R&I does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, nor does the award constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold specific products, nor does it guarantee future performance. These awards are not part of credit rating operations; they constitute 'other business' as defined under the Cabinet Office Ordinance on Financial Instruments Business, etc. Measures are required by law to ensure that these awards do not exert undue influence on credit rating activities. All intellectual property rights, including copyrights related to these awards, belong to R&I, and unauthorized reproduction or reprinting is prohibited.

The 'Defined Benefit Pension Section' honors funds based on rankings derived from quantitative evaluations (primarily Information Ratio) over a three-year period ending March 2026. For categories including 'Domestic Bond (Non-benchmark),' 'Foreign Bond Unconstrained,' and 'Alternatives,' funds are evaluated based on rankings derived from quantitative assessments (Sharpe Ratio) over a three-year period ending March 2026, provided they achieved positive returns and ranked within the top 50% of their respective strategy categories. The scope of the awards is limited to funds registered in the 'R&I Universe Data Service,' primarily based on R&I's classification system.

[Risks and Expenses Related to Investment Advisory Contracts]

Operations based on investment advisory contracts entail the following risks and expenses borne by the client.

- Regarding Risks:
Operations provided by Asset Management One involve investments in securities subject to price fluctuations, such as stocks and bonds. Consequently, the base value of assets fluctuates depending on market conditions (including foreign exchange) and changes in the credit standing of issuers of included securities. Risk factors include price fluctuation risk, interest rate fluctuation risk, foreign exchange risk, country risk, liquidity risk, credit risk of issuers, and counterparty risk. Additionally, for investments in foreign-currency-denominated assets, there is foreign exchange fluctuation risk. As such, the invested principal is not guaranteed, and losses may occur. When engaging in derivative transactions, the principal may be impaired due to price fluctuations or transaction results, potentially leading to losses exceeding the principal. Since these risks vary by transaction, they cannot be specified in advance. Regarding alternative investments, please thoroughly review the complexity, characteristics, and risks involved compared to traditional investments before considering them.

- Regarding Expenses:
Investment advisory fees, typically calculated as a percentage of contract assets, are charged based on the contract period. In addition, performance-based fees may be charged. Performance-based fees may be generated according to established benchmarks and actual operational results. Applicable calculation methods and rates are determined through separate consultation with the client. In some cases, it may not be possible to disclose the calculation method or maximum fee in advance.

- Transaction Commissions:
Clients may be responsible for brokerage commissions when buying and selling securities under the investment advisory contract.

- Management Fees, etc.:
When investing in funds such as investment trusts under the investment advisory contract, clients generally bear management fees (including performance-based fees if applicable), management expenses of the trust, transaction commissions, trust fees, auditing expenses, and legal expenses.