Hundreds of people attended the absentee funeral prayer for Ahmet Nazif Zorlu in Manisa

Zorlu Holding Chairman Ahmet Nazif Zorlu, who died on November 2 at age 82 after treatment for lung cancer, was honored with an absentee funeral prayer in Manisa that drew hundreds of attendees. Zorlu had led the Turkish conglomerate, whose interests span textiles, electronics, energy and real estate, until his death. The turnout underscores his standing in the Turkish business community and his ties to Manisa, where the group's industrial roots run deep. Investors will watch how the family-held group manages succession and whether leadership changes affect strategy at listed affiliates such as Vestel.