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Global Technology Investor Prosus Writes Down Educational Holdings Amid Strategic Pivot Toward E-Commerce

The Amsterdam-listed global technology investor Prosus has announced significant financial writedowns across its portfolio of international educational technology holdings, reflecting a strategic corporate pivot to prioritize profitability and streamline capital allocation across emerging global markets.
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