Tomonori Ito

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.

PARCO CO., LTD. engages in the development and management of urban shopping complexes. It operates through the following segments: Shopping Complex, Retail, Space Engineering and Management, and Others. The Shopping Complex segment develops, manages, and operates shopping centers. The Retail segment sells accessories and sundry goods. The Space Engineering and Management segment designs and constructs building interiors, and provides cleaning, security, and maintenance services for buildings. The Others segment operates entertainment business, and provides web-based information and online shopping services. The company was founded on February 13, 1953 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. engages in the provision of banking, leasing, securities, and other financial services. It also handles investment products. The company was founded on December 16, 1920 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.