Mafumi Tanada

Victor Co. of Japan Ltd. manufactures and wholesales audio and video equipment and develops video game software. It also sells audio, visual, computer-related consumer, professional electronics, and media products. The company was founded on September 13, 1927 and is located in Yokohama, Japan.

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.

LOTTE Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets sweets, confectioneries, and desserts such as chewing gums, chocolates, candies, biscuits, cookies, and ice cream. It also engages in the business of real estate operations, golf course operations, and hotel and restaurant management services. The company was founded by Kyuk-Ho Shin in June 1948 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Codomo Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2002.

Lunette Trading, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides insurance brokerage services, investment activities, and health services. The company is based in Himeji, Japan.

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 Unison Capital, Inc., I'rom Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Tokyo, Japan. I'rom Pharmaceutical Co. manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals. I'rom Pharmaceutical Co. was acquired by Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., a SUB of Unison Capital, Inc. from I'rom Group Co., Ltd. on November 30, 2011 for $40.28 million.

Clover Asset Management, Inc. is an independent, fund-of-fund manager headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to the establishment, operation and sales of investment trusts for various clients throughout Japan. Their flagship fund is the Kodomo Fund.

JVCKENWOOD Singapore Pte Ltd. wholesale and trade car stereo. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of Paris Miki Holdings, Inc., Paris Miki, Inc. is a Japanese company that offers a range of glasses and lenses, including their standard "indoor lens (nakahoku / lens)" starting at 8,800 yen (tax included). The company is based in Tokyo, Japan and has a store called Miki Glasses in Sanjo where customers can purchase glasses, hearing aids, and contact lenses. The company also provides high-grade lenses and options for those who are particular about their appearance.

Part of Paris Miki Holdings, Inc., Paris Miki International GmbH retails sunglass and optical goods. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany.

PX Group SA provides innovative solutions. The private company is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The CEO of the Swiss company is Philippe Chave.

SAV-IOL SA is a Swiss company that specializes in the design, development, and production of intraocular lenses for cataract surgery. The private company is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. SAV-IOL offers a range of innovative products that are designed to improve patient outcomes and provide surgeons with the tools they need to perform successful surgeries. With a focus on quality and innovation, SAV-IOL has become a trusted name in the ophthalmic industry and is committed to advancing the field of cataract surgery.