Takeshi Kiyama

JPMorgan Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. (JPMorgan AM Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese asset management subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia), Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management (Japan). Headquartered in Tokyo, JPMorgan AM Japan provides financial advisory and investment management services to individual investors, government entities and institutions including pension funds.

Meiji Yasuda America, Inc. engages in the provision of insurance services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

VH RETAIL SERVICE CO., LTD. engages in the retail of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. It operates through the following segments: Eyeglass Retail and Mail Order. The Eyeglass Retail segment sells frames, lenses, eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, hearing aids, cosmetics, and health products. The Mail Order segment manages the online sale of eyeglasses. The company was founded in February 1973 and is headquartered in Odawara, Japan.

Part of Sojitz Corp., Sojitz Systems Corp. is a Japanese company that develops software and provides other IT related services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Sojitz Systems was acquired by Sojitz Corp. from Computer Engineering & Consulting Ltd. on November 04, 2009.

Nomura International (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Nomura International HK) is the brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings Co. Ltd., which is ultimately-owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm’s global markets team offers research, sales and trading of global securities to a diverse range of clients globally, including institutional investors, financial institutions, corporates, financial sponsors and government entities. Nomura International HK operates a truly integrated, cross-asset platform which includes research, sales and trading in equities, currencies, rates and credit in cash and derivative products.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Tokyo Branch) is a banking services provider based in Tokyo, Japan.

Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd. provides financial services. Its service areas include iron and steel products, mineral and metal resources, infrastructure projects, integrated transportation systems, basic chemicals, performance chemicals, energy, foods and retail, consumer service, innovation and corporate development, and strategic development. The company was founded on April 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mitsui Plastics, Inc. is a company that provides the plastics and chemical industries with a diverse portfolio of quality materials. The company is based in White Plains, NY and pursues "360° business innovation" that ranges from product sales, worldwide logistics, and financing. The company's specialized team of technical and business professionals innovatively link their resources with their partners' local requirements.

Part of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., UBS, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides outsourcing services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. UBS was acquired by Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. from OMRON Corp. on April 01, 2010.

PT Kingsford Holdings manufactures packaging products. It offers packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, beverages and other industries. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PT Toyota Astra Financial Services engages in the consumer financing business. The firm operates through the consumer financing and finance lease segments. It offers consumer vehicle financing, business vehicle financing, and vehicle financial leasing services. The company was founded on April 15, 1994 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Valhalla Game Studios Co., Ltd. designs, develops, sells and promotes home console game software. It also engages in the design, sale and management of character merchandise, production and sale of audio visuals, sound production and event production. The company was founded on June 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Responze Tv International Ltd., JML Singapore Pte Ltd. engages in TV shopping business and other e-commerce services. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. JML Singapore was acquired by Responze Tv International Ltd. from Tri-Stage Inc. on August 30, 2019 for $0.0 million.

Asia Principal Investment & Advisory Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Yasuhiro Fujiwara. Yasuhiro Fujiwara has been the CEO since incorporation.

Valhalla Game Studios International Ltd. is engaged in the design, development, distribution and sale of entertainment software and content for a number of gaming segments worldwide. Its products include games for multi-gaming software platforms such as personal computers, smart phones, tablets, and video gaming consoles. The company was founded on November 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

PT Merdis International engages in imports and distribution of medical equipment and household appliances. It offers lifecycle, health and beauty, and kitchen ware products. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Jml Direct (M) Sdn. Bhd. is an online retailer that specializes in selling electrical and home appliances.

Kansai Eye Care Platform KK sells eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids. The company was founded on June 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Michinoku Eye Care Platform KK engages in the sale of eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids. The company was founded on August 1, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Visionize Co. Ltd. engages in the import and wholesale of eyeglasses and sunglasses. The company was founded in January 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Novusterra, Inc. is an emerging growth company. It engages in the business of rare earth element processing facility to process & refine rare earth material. The company was founded on September 21, 2020 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.