Shinji Takekura

Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Founded in 1959 as Nomura Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd., the firm became Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 1997 when they merged with Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, NAM provides investment advisory services globally to a broad range of institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and Japanese investment trusts.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (NSC) is a wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8604; NYSE: NMR). Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1925. NSC places a strong emphasis on research, both fundamental and quantitative. In addition to stock and bond underwriting, their activities include IPO and M&A advisory, wealth management, separately managed accounts, fund wrap services, prime brokerage and structured equity finance. Their clients include institutions, hedge funds, private banks and private equity funds as well as corporate clients and retail investors.

Resona Bank, Ltd. provides commercial banking services. It operates through the following segments: Personal, Corporate, and Market. The Personal segment handles financial services for individual customers including personal loans, asset management, and inherited asset consulting. The Corporate segment focuses on lending, asset management that uses trusts, real estate operations, enterprise pensions, and business growth support. The Market segment engages in funds, foreign and local exchanges, bonds, and derivatives. It also offers current and savings accounts, mortgages, debit and credit cards, pension and insurance products, online and phone banking, and investment trusts. The company was founded on May 15, 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Fukuoka Jisho Co. Ltd. is a real estate company that provides property leasing and sales. The company is engaged in real estate brokerage, management, construction and development, marketing, and reclamation. Fukuoka Jisho also offers urban planning, development, and consulting services. The firm was established in 1961 and is based in Fukuoka, Japan.

Showa Leasing Co. Ltd. provides financial services. It offers leasing services to facilitate the development of new business ventures in Japan. The firm's services include leasing and financing facilities, financial solutions, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 02, 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Private Banking) (NSC-Private Banking) is the private banking division of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings Inc. (TYO: 8604; ADR: NMR) in Japan. The firm was founded in 1925 as a spin-off from the securities department of Osaka Nomura Bank. Headquartered in Tokyo, NSC-Private Banking provides investment advisory and private banking services including separately managed accounts to a domestic clientele of institutions and high-net worth individuals. They also offer stock, mutual funds, bonds, ETF, REIT and FX products.

The Japan Securities Dealers Association operates as its name suggests, serving as an association for securities dealers in Japan. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of TRE Holdings Corp., Fuji Car Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides products and services related to vehicle businesses such as scrap processing machinery, waste disposal machinery, various processing plants, garbage collection trucks, and tank lolly, which contribute to the protection of the environment and recycling society. The private company is based in Moriyama, Japan. The company aims to contribute to the development of the carbon society and work towards achieving SDGs. Additionally, the company is actively seeking human resources to achieve its goals. Fuji Car Manufacturing Co. was acquired by Takeei Corp., part of TRE Holdings Corp. from October 01, 2021 on June 20, 2014 for $14.99 million.

Nippon Welding Rod Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that was founded in 1948 and specializes in manufacturing and selling stainless steels and welding materials for various alloys. The private company offers a wide range of high-quality products that support various purposes. The company provides safety data sheets for their products and has a list of products available on their website.

Mirai Servicing Co. Ltd. engages in financial consulting, debt management and collection business. The company was founded on August 20, 2003 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment operates as securities and investment educational institute. It is the professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres round the world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Leopalace Guam Corp. owns and operates restaurants and hotels. The firm offers rooms, facilities, sports and related activities. The company is headquartered in Yona, Guam.

Part of Grandes, Inc., Morizou Co., Ltd. was founded in 2009 and is based in Toda, Japan. The Japanese company specializes in providing environmentally-friendly houses made of hinoki kiso, a type of wood that grows in harsh environments. Morizou offers a variety of plans that match different lifestyles, budgets, and building areas, with three exterior design styles and three specification grades. The private company aims to create a comfortable and healthy living environment that connects with nature and family. Morizou Co. was acquired by Grandes, Inc. from Leopalace21 Corp. on October 01, 2022 for $0.0 million.

Shidax Beauty Care Management Corp. engages in the provision of beauty treatment services in hotels. It also provides hotel management, cleaning, and consulting services. The company was founded on October 1, 2013 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of MBK Partners, Ltd., Next Golf Management Corp. is a golf course reservation site for Accordia Golf, the largest golf course operating Japanese company in Japan. The private company offers an online platform to search for optimal plans from Accordia Golf management golf courses nationwide. The company provides a "best rate warranty" and "great points" to respond to customers' golf life needs. The platform also offers one-person reservation and competition reservation options. Yuko Tashiro has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Fiducia KK (Fiducia) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Shibata Takumi and Shimizu Tokihiko. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Fortress Investment Group (Japan) Godo Kaisha (Fortress Japan) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was formerly known as Fortress Real Estate (Asia) Godo Kaisha. Fortress Japan manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and private investors.