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Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Founded in 1959 as Nomura Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd., the firm became Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 1997 when they merged with Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, NAM provides investment advisory services globally to a broad range of institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and Japanese investment trusts.

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.

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.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co. Ltd. (Japan) (GSAM-Japan) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings LLC, ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1996 as Goldman Sachs Investment Trust and was renamed into Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co., Ltd. when the Goldman Sachs’ investment trust management and investment advisory companies merged in 2002. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSAM-Japan manages a range of mutual funds for clients such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, foundations, individual investors, and high net-worth individuals.

Fukuoka Jisho Co. Ltd. is a real estate company that provides property leasing and sales. The company is engaged in real estate brokerage, management, construction and development, marketing, and reclamation. Fukuoka Jisho also offers urban planning, development, and consulting services. The firm was established in 1961 and is based in Fukuoka, Japan.

Yayoi Co., Ltd. develops and distributes business software products. It specializes in the development and production of online tools and software solutions for the financial sector. The firm’s software products encompass accounting management, tax return, salary and payroll, sales, estimates, delivery management, invoice records, customer management, network series, and online store management. Yayoi was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

FIG LLC (Private Equity) (FIG) is a Private Equity firm subsidiary of FIG LLC founded in 1998 by Wesley Edens, Randal Nardone, and Robert Kauffman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

East Nippon Expressway Co. Ltd. provides road construction services. Its services include Expressway management and construction, rest area operation, parking lot operation, below-viaduct area utilization, track terminal operation, credit card, internet services, hotel, and overseas. The company was founded on October 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Private Banking) (NSC-Private Banking) is the private banking division of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings Inc. (TYO: 8604; ADR: NMR) in Japan. The firm was founded in 1925 as a spin-off from the securities department of Osaka Nomura Bank. Headquartered in Tokyo, NSC-Private Banking provides investment advisory and private banking services including separately managed accounts to a domestic clientele of institutions and high-net worth individuals. They also offer stock, mutual funds, bonds, ETF, REIT and FX products.

MBK Partners KK (MBK Partners) is the Tokyo-based subsidiary of MBK Partners, Ltd., in Korea. Established in 2005 by six founding members who worked together at a global private equity organization, MBK Partners is one of the largest private equity firms in the Asia-Pacific region. With additional investment teams in Seoul (MBK Partners Ltd.) and Shanghai (MBK Management, Inc.), the firm's investors include government agencies, public and corporate pension funds, financial institutions, funds of funds and university endowments from Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America, Western Europe, and the Middle East.

The Japan Securities Dealers Association operates as its name suggests, serving as an association for securities dealers in Japan. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Komeda Co., Ltd. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers standard drink menu with items such as hot and iced coffee, sandwiches, desserts, pies, set meals, and juice. The firm also engages in store franchising business. The company was founded by Taro Kato in 1968 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment operates as securities and investment educational institute. It is the professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres round the world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Grandes, Inc., Morizou Co., Ltd. was founded in 2009 and is based in Toda, Japan. The Japanese company specializes in providing environmentally-friendly houses made of hinoki kiso, a type of wood that grows in harsh environments. Morizou offers a variety of plans that match different lifestyles, budgets, and building areas, with three exterior design styles and three specification grades. The private company aims to create a comfortable and healthy living environment that connects with nature and family. Morizou Co. was acquired by Grandes, Inc. from Leopalace21 Corp. on October 01, 2022 for $0.0 million.

Chitose Country Club Co., Ltd. engages in golf course operations and asset management. It operates an 18-hole golf course in Chitose, Hokkaido. The company was founded on September 1, 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Accordia Golf Co., Ltd. engages in investment fund. It acquires and holds shares through tender offer. The company was founded on June 15, 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MBKP Golf Management KK engages in the operation and management of golf courses and golf driving ranges. The company was founded in January 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Tsukui Holdings Corp., TSUKUI CORP. is a nursing care service provider founded in 2020. The private company is based in Yokohama, Japan. TSUKUI has 35 years of experience in providing nursing care services and offers a variety of services such as day service, nursing home, and home care. The Japanese company also provides information on nursing care services through their website, including services for the elderly with services. Additionally, the company offers a service to receive nursing care at home. TSUKUI is committed to developing a wide range of businesses that take care of the brand message, "go ahead of the future."

Fiducia KK (Fiducia) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Shibata Takumi and Shimizu Tokihiko. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Fortress Investment Group (Japan) Godo Kaisha (Fortress Japan) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was formerly known as Fortress Real Estate (Asia) Godo Kaisha. Fortress Japan manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and private investors.