Shigemichi Matsuka

Founded in 1997, CIC, Inc. (Japan) is a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. that engages in industrial waste collection and recycling business. The company is based in Takasaki, Japan.

The Group's principal activity is the provision of computer programming services and development and production of pre-packaged software. The Group deals with basic software for mainframe computers, large-scale systems and networks for government agencies as well as the financial, insurance and securities industries. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: System development and Data processing equipment. System development includes software development and system engineering services. Data processing equipment division is engaged in system development, sale and maintenance of data processing equipment.

Hitachi Solutions Business Ltd. develops and markets computer systems and software. The company's principal activity is to develop and market business supporting application software and integrated systems. It is also involved in installation and assembly services of computers, qualities of software related service and the sale of information processing equipment. Its operations are carried through the following divisions: Software Solutions, Systems Solutions and Information Equipment/Services. The company was founded in April 1976 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

BT Investment Partners, Inc. is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Investment Management, Inc. founded in 1900. BT Investment Partners, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara.