Arifumi Yoshida

SMBC Nikko Securities, Inc. is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 2009 and provides stockbroking services to Japanese individuals and corporate clients.

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.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Mizuho Securities-Broker) is the brokerage division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411; NYSE: MFG) in Japan. The firm was originally founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo with a network of offices throughout Japan as well as overseas representation through Mizuho entities or strategic partners (in Great Britain, Switzerland, the US, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and India). Mizuho Securities-Broker provides enhanced equity and fixed income execution services for their clients who includes private individuals in Japan, domestic and foreign institutions, non-financial companies, financial institutions and public corporations in the securities and investment banking fields.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities Japan Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Japanese flotation company. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Philippe Avril.

JPMorgan Securities Japan Co. Ltd. (JPMS-J) is the brokerage subsidiary of JPMorgan International Finance Ltd., itself a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, JPMS-J provides investment banking services, intermediary of Global Custody service and other asset servicing business provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and its group companies.

Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker) (Daiwa Broker) is the brokerage division of Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., which is ultimately held by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601). The firm is headquartered in Tokyo and was founded in 2012. Daiwa Broker provides brokerage services to their clients.

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.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. Barclays Securities Japan provides brokerage services. The Japanese company was founded in 1987. Kentaro Kiso has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

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.

Oracle Financial Services Software, Inc. designs, develops, markets, and supports a diversified line of business software products. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Cook Pine Capital LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Greenwich, CT.

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.

Bell Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology and software consulting services. It specializes in the planning, analysis, and management of business, infrastructure and natural resources. It serves the finance, telecommunication, life sciences, government, insurance, and manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Largo, FL.

Grupo Financiero Citibanamex SA de CV is a financing services company. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth Management. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Mexico City.

Court Square Capital Partners LP (Court Square Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1968. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Augusta Columbia Capital Group LLC (Augusta Columbia Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Paul Carl(Chip) Schorr IV and Jeffery J Clarke. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Citibank Japan Ltd. provides banking services. The firm's products include corporate and investment banking, markets and securities services, capital markets origination, treasury and trade solutions, and research. It provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. The company was founded in July 2007 and is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. provides clearance, settlement and information services. The firm offers institutional trade processing, clearing, settlement and asset, wealth management, repository and derivatives and data services. The company was founded in 1999 is headquartered in New York, NY.

Citigroup Global Transaction Services provides trade services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Agra Corp. develops and sells data management and analysis software. It specializes in data integration and data mapping solutions. It also offers visualization and virtual data consolidation services. The company was founded by Hiroshi Tange in March 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Point72 (North Asia) Ltd. is an alternative asset manager headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly known as SAC Capital Advisors (North Asia) Ltd., the firm was founded in 2012 and is a subsidiary of Point72 Asset Management LP, which is ultimately owned by Point72 Capital Holdings LP. Point72 (North Asia) offers Discretionary Long/Short, Macro, and Systematic strategies for high-net-worth clients.

BOCOM International (Asia) Ltd. (BOCOM International-Asia) is the wholly-owned investment banking subsidiary of BOCOM International Holdings Co. Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (PK: BCMXY) in China. The firm was created in 2007 when BCOM Securities Co. Ltd., restructured and became BOCOM International Holdings Co., Ltd., establishing BOCOM International-Asia, BOCOM International Securities Ltd., and BOCOM International Asset Management Ltd. as wholly-owned subsidiaries, each specifically designed to focus on their unique businesses. Based in Hong Kong, BOCOM International-Asia is Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.'s capital market flagship, providing corporate financing as well as underwriting and M&A for corporate clients. In 2008, a representative office was established in Beijing.

The Blackstone Group (HK) Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in Hon g Kong.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Eight Roads Capital Advisors (Hong Kong) Ltd(Eight Roads Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1900. Headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Navigator Global Investments Ltd., North Rock Capital Management (HK) Ltd. is an investment management firm based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. North Rock Capital Management (HK deploys capital across a diversified set of relative value fundamental and quantitative equity-focused portfolio manager teams. The Chinese company is built upon a multi-pm investment platform. The company was founded in 2022. Simon Chow has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Rogers Investment Advisors KK is an independent Asia-focused alternative investment asset management and advisory group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded by Edward J. Rogers in 2006. Rogers Investment Advisors provides access to “Best in Class” local and Asia-focused Private Equity and Hedge Fund investment opportunities across multiple, non-correlated strategies and asset classes.

Part of BHP Group Ltd., BHP Canada, Inc. explores for various natural resources including iron, copper, steel, oil and gas, silver, diamonds, and zinc.

Banco Nacional de Mexico SA is a commercial banking company. It provides banking and financial services such as personal loans, credit and debit cards, mortgage loans, and savings accounts to individual customers, companies, corporations and government entities. The company was founded on June 2, 1884 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

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.