Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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The Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE: JOF) announced a virtual 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Shareholders will vote on the election of Directors, nominated to serve for one year. The record date for participation is September 27, 2021. The Fund targets smaller capitalization companies in Japan for long-term capital appreciation and is managed by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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• Scheduled virtual Annual Meeting, fostering shareholder engagement.
• Focus on smaller capitalization companies in Japan, catering to growth-seeking investors.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announced that it will hold its virtual-only 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time, to consider the election of its Directors. The Directors nominated for election will serve for a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to participate in the Meeting is September 27, 2021.

The Fund invests primarily in the securities of smaller capitalization companies in Japan and is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation. The Manager of the Fund is Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc., which is based in New York. Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. is a subsidiary of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., which is one of the largest investment advisory companies in Japan in terms of assets under management and which serves as the Investment Adviser to the Fund.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Contact:	Maria R. Premole
	1-800-833-0018
	JOFInvestorRelations@nomura-asset.com

FAQ

When is the Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Annual Meeting in 2021?

The Annual Meeting is on November 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ET.

What is the record date for participating in the JOF Annual Meeting?

The record date is September 27, 2021.

Who manages the Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund?

The Fund is managed by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc.

What companies does the JOF Fund primarily invest in?

The Fund invests primarily in smaller capitalization companies in Japan.