Makoto Sumino

SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles.

GE Asset Management, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE). GE Asset Management provides investment management services to institutional and retail investors. The firm also offers a family of mutual funds designed to meet a wide variety of investment needs.

Mizuho Investors Securities Co., Ltd. is engaged in the securities business. The company provides investment and financial services, including asset management assistance. The company's activities include brokerage, buy and sell, underwriting and settlement operations of securities and derivative products. It was founded on December 14, 1922 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan

GE Asset Management (Japan) (GEAM-JP) is the Tokyo branch and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Asset Management Inc., which is the wholly-owned investment management division of General Electrics Co. (NYSE: GE). GEAM-JP provides investment management and financial advisory services to corporations and institutions including government entities, foundations and endowments. They manage discretionary accounts as well as Japan specialist funds and sub-advise portfolios for thirds-party asset managers. The firm operates in close relationship with their parent company GEAM, sharing resources and portfolio management.