Itochu (TYO:8001) confirms it is considering an investment in Aviation Capital Group, a US subsidiary of Tokyo Century (TYO:8439), though no final decisions have been made.
The trading house acknowledged a recent Nikkei report regarding the potential transaction, noting that the matter is slated for discussion at its board meeting Monday, according to a Tokyo Stock Exchange filing the same day.
Itochu's shares fell nearly 3%, while Tokyo Century dropped more than 4% in recent trade on Monday.