Koichi Iida

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.

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures audio and video equipment, consumer as well as commercial electronics. The company's operations are carried out through the following divisions: Consumer, Commercial, Components and Others. Consumer division deals with television, DVD player, air conditioners, washing machines, digital cameras, cellular phones and LCD projectors. Commercial division deals with showcases and commercial air conditioners. Components division deals with semiconductors, liquid crystal panels, electronic parts and batteries. The Others division deals with distribution, maintenance and housing. The company was founded in February 1947 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide.

Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte. (Goldman Sachs-Singapore) is the brokerage subsidiary of New York-based Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a global investment bank that offers financial services to corporations, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm opened in 1989 and is the regional hub for the group's activities in Southeast Asia, particularly asset management and energy trading. Goldman Sachs-Singapore provides a full range of corporate finance and capital markets products and services across a wide range of operating areas. Business functions include capital structuring advisory, and security services.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. engages in financial service business. It offers services such as buying and selling of securities, lending, deposits, securities investment, domestic exchange settlement, foreign exchanges transaction, and corporate bond trustee and register services. It also deals in buying and selling of gold, public bond underwriting, sale of public bonds, lottery, trust agent, and consulting services. The company was founded on May 7, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. (CSS Japan) is the Japanese securities brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 as First Boston Securities Tokyo. It subsequently became CS First Boston Securities in 1989 and Credit Suisse First Boston in 1996. In 2006, they began operating as Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, CSS Japan performs underwriting, research, sales and trading of government and corporate bonds, foreign exchange, securitized products and real estate-related assets for institutional clients, corporations and government bodies. In addition, the firm offers sales, trading, research, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in Japanese and international equity and equity-related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products.

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

Part of Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., Taiyo Green Power Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures green tea extracts. The private company is based in Wuxi, China.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. imports and distributes Asian food products in North America. It is known mainly for producing 'Shirakiku' brand of products. The firm offers different type of food products including tofu (bean curds), nori (seaweed), fish, vegetables and seasonings. The company also distributes selected kitchen, household and beauty products. Wismettac Asian Foods was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Jefferies (Japan) Ltd. (JJ) is the Tokyo branch and subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Asia Holdings II Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK) in the US. Established in 1996, the firm focuses on Asian markets and provides brokerage and investment banking services to institutional and corporate clients located primarily in Asia and the Middle East. Their activities include sales and trading of Japanese equity, equity-linked and structured products, the distribution of equity research and execution services in cooperation with US and European offices and the provision of electronic connectivity throughout Asia. They issue equity shares through GDRs and ADRs, and are a leading issuer of convertible bonds, high-yield in particular. In-house research covers a variety of industries including the maritime sector, infrastructure, logistics, outsourcing, technology and IT. In addition to Japan, JJ focuses on countries such as China and India, providing a range of services to Chinese and Indian companies, including access to international equity and debt capital markets, securities underwriting, US public and private offerings and cross-border M&A advisory. They also cooperate with private equity and venture capital firms focused on the Chinese and Indian markets.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, Wismettac Foods, Inc. is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company is a part of the Wismettac Group, which includes various subsidiaries such as Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. and Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. Trade Co., Ltd. The group provides a range of services including trade, IPM, US trade, GBI capital, and reliable services. The company's description is in Japanese and talks about the business information of Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

SBI Securities Co., Ltd. is the broker/dealer subsidiary of SBI Financial Services Co. Ltd., itself a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8473) in Japan. The firm was founded in 1944 as SBI eTrade Securities Co., Ltd. and changed their name to SBI Securities Co., Ltd. in 2008. Headquartered in Tokyo, SBI Securities provides securities trading, underwriting and private placement services, which are offered through the Internet and call centers. Besides domestic stocks, the product lineup extends to investment trusts, foreign stocks, futures and options, FX (foreign exchange margin trading), domestic and foreign bonds, etc. to meet the various needs of investors, supporting efficient fund management of individual investors.

Qualia, Inc. is a holding company. It offers instructor-led diversity training programs. The firm specializes in awareness, skill, capability development, sensitization, behavioral coaching and management of diversity in the workplace. The company programs include diversity promotions, people, organization rejuvenation programs and support service for establishment of diversity within organizations. Its methodologies encompass model and framework presentation, diversity consulting, lectures, interactive theater, group dialogue, symposiums, forums and career counseling. Qualia was founded by Masako Arakane on October 24, 2006 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Wismettac Harro Foods Ltd. markets and distributes frozen Japanese foods to restaurant and specialty shops. Its products include curry, Gyoza dumplings, ready to cook, flours and ingredients, pickles, sweets & snacks, miso, rice, noodles, seafood, seaweed, sauces & seasonings, soy sauce, vinegar, containers, utensils, beer, sake & spirits, soft drinks, and teas. The company was founded on August 14, 1992 and is headquartered in Chessington, the United Kingdom.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, NTC Wismettac Singapore Pte Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. is engaged in agriculture and marine products trading business. The Wismettac Group is a group of local subsidiaries and representative offices around the world, including trading, IPM, US trading, GBI Capital, and others. The Singaporean company aims to provide reliable services and create and offer advanced value. The CEO of the company is Seiichiro Isoda.

Citadel Asia Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based asset management subsidiary of Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC, which is ultimately owned by GFH HFEVA LLC, an investment company headquartered in the US. The firm was founded in 2005 and formerly known as Citadel (Hong Kong) Ltd. Citadel Asia offers multiple investment strategies for high net worth clients.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, Wismettac Foods Shanghai Co., Ltd. is a private company that manufactures and distributes Asian food products. The company is based in Shanghai, China.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, NTC Wismettac Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that imports, exports, and wholesales food products. The private company is based in Salisbury, Australia.

NTC Wismettac Europe BV engages in the import and wholesale of Japanese food producs. The company was founded in April 2014 and is headquartered in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

COUNTERWORKS, Inc. handles a marketplace retail space. It plans, develops, and operates SHOPCOUNTER, a matching service for people looking for space to rent. The company was founded by Naoki Sanpei in October 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (Canada) is a Canadian company that manufactures and distributes Asian food products. The private company is based in Richmond, Canada.

Sonar Advisers, Inc. is a Japanese investment advisory company founded in 2010. The private company is based in Chiyoda, Japan. The company provides investment advisory services.

LiveSmart KK is a Japanese company that focuses on improving the value of the resident experience by converting to IoT housing. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company also uses Line to streamline the handling of inquiries and communication. LiveSmart KK was founded in 2016 by Ashok Roy, who has been the CEO since 2016.

Part of Idorsia Ltd., Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Japan Ltd. is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company's description focuses on a nationwide contest aimed at expressing gratitude to medical professionals and raising awareness about the role of medicine and healthcare in society. The contest is designed to encourage elementary school students to think about their future dreams, their own and their family's health, and a society where everyone can live a healthy life both physically and mentally.