Masaaki Sato

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.

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. provides securities exchange services. The company also provides securities that support fund management and capital raising for users both at home and abroad. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in April 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MUFG Bank Ltd. engages in the business of financial services. It provides commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, leasing and others. The company was founded on August 15, 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nomura Land & Building Co. Ltd. operates as a real estate leasing and management company. The company was founded in April 15, 1957 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Citigroup Global Markets Japan, Inc. (CGM-JP) is a wholly-owned broker/dealer subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings GK, ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Previously known as Nikko Citigroup Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between US-based Citigroup and Nikko Securities, based in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, CGM-JP provides brokerage services to governmental institutions, financial institutions, multinational corporations and institutional investors. Their sales and trading, distribution and research capabilities span a broad range of asset classes, currencies, sectors and products including equities, commodities, credit, futures, foreign exchange (FX), emerging markets, G10 rates, municipals, prime finance and securitized markets.

Ant Capital Partners Co. Ltd. (ACP), formerly known as Nikko antfactory, is a private equity firm headquartered in Tokyo. ACP was founded in 2000.

TV Tokyo Corp. engages in the business of television broadcasting services. It provides encompass news, animation, sports, talk shows, reality shows, dramas, and sitcoms. ITs operations are carried out through the following business divisions: Broadcasting Business and Rights Management Business. The Broadcasting Business division handles businesses related to program production, terrestrial broadcasting, and domestic program sales. The Rights Management Business division provides the commission of business related to broadcasting peripheral rights, events management, movie financing business and music composition. The company was founded on April 12, 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. provides residential development services, corporate real estate brokerage, commercial property development, building leasing, and architectural design and investment management services. The company was founded in April 15, 1957 and is headquartered Japan

Citigroup Japan Holdings GK operates as a holding company. The company provides financial services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions. The company was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of TV TOKYO Holdings Corp., BS Japan Corp. provides television broadcasting services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. BS Japan was acquired by TV Tokyo Corp. on October 01, 2010 for $95.90 million.

Japan Labour Health & Welfare Organization provides health, medical, and welfare assistance to Japanese government employees. It provides hospitalization, insurance, and health support benefits for occupational accidents and diseases. The organization's focus is to provide healthcare and medical support of health workers. Its solutions include early detection, treatment and rehabilitation of work-related accidents and illnesses. The organization was founded in February 1949 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

Oriental Engineering Co., Ltd. manufactures heat treatment equipment. Its heat treatment equipment includes vacuum heat treatment furnaces, such as vacuum carburizing furnaces and quenching furnaces. The firm also provides repair and remodeling, heat treatment consultation, heat treatment processing, coating processing, and consistency processing services. The company was founded on August 12, 1952 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of TBS Holdings, Inc., BS-TBS, Inc. is a television broadcasting private company based in Tokyo, Japan. BS-TBS offers various programs and program guides on their official website, as well as a free BS6 channel that can be accessed anywhere in the country. BS-TBS was acquired by TBS Holdings, Inc. on July 01, 2011 for $18.70 million.

Part of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, Yomiuri Support & Service Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that offers comprehensive services such as construction and landscaping construction, maintenance of golf courses and lawn, building maintenance, and fresh flower sales. The private company is based in Inagi, Japan. YSS has various divisions that handle landscaping, golf course courses, lawn management courses, construction, building maintenance, and leasing houseplants. The company also manages and operate the Tamakawa Park Ball Place Tamagawa Uene Course as a Kawasaki city designated manager. YSS contributes to the efficient management system of professional sports facilities and public parks.

Part of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, Yomiuri Sports KK operates as a public golf course. The private company is based in Ichihara, Japan.

Part of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, Yomiuri Kaihatsu KK is a Japanese company that publishes and distributes newspapers. The private company is based in Kakegawa, Japan.

FLC Premium, Inc. is a Japanese company that operates in the sales promotion industry. The private company's description mentions a representative who serves as a role model and leads employees with a mindset that does not determine limits. The company appears to prioritize employee satisfaction, as evidenced by their mention of "bursting smiling employees." The original text appears to be in non-standard English and may require translation.