Shinji Sugiyama

Deutsche Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. (DeAM-JP) is the Japanese fund management branch of Deutsche Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. Established in 1985, the firm is located in Tokyo and provides a full range of asset management products and fund management services for individual and institutional investors including public and private pension funds. The Tokyo team manages domestic and overseas public and private pension funds for institutional clients, outsources the management of other funds and distributes a range of mutual funds for retail investors. They are a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code) which seeks to promote sustainable growth of companies through investment and dialogue.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Friend Securities Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides securities brokerage and trading and investment advisory services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1948. Koichi Danno has been the CEO of the company since 2013. SMBC Friend Securities Co. was acquired by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. on August 25, 2006 for $217.56 million.

Asahi Pretec Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of metals, noble metal alloys, electrolytic gold, silver recovery equipment, chemical products and others. Its services include recovery and refining of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and indium from photosensitized materials, dental alloys and electronic parts. It also engages in the environmental protection business which provides industrial waste disposal services. The company was founded in July 1952 and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Denka Seiken started out as a manufacturer of vaccines for human use. Later, they became involved with diagnostic reagents and expanded the scope of their business activities to meet the needs of their customers, offering product lines, service, and knowledge to hospitals and clinics. Denka Seiken has established itself as a manufacturer of vaccines and diagnostic reagents. Denka Seiken is engaged in research and development in such fields as bacteriology and virology, immunochemistry, clinical chemistry and food-related diagnostic reagents, in addition to vaccines against influenza, DPT, and other illnesses.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Deutsche Trust Co., Ltd. provides corporate trust and agency services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ITOCHU International, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in special trade contractors. Its business areas include textile, machinery, metals and minerals, energy, chemicals, food, general products, realty, ICT and financial business. The firm manages portfolio of its subsidiaries and affiliates as well as diversified range of investments. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is a Japanese company that provides legal services.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz GmbH engages in the research and development of software technology based on artificial intelligence. It develops product functions, prototypes and patentable solutions in the field of information and communication technology. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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.

Deutsche Securities, Inc. (DSI) is the Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Holdings (Luxembourg) SARL, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was established in 1986 as Deutsche Bank Capital Markets (Asia) Ltd. and became Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006. Located in Tokyo, DSI is the investment banking platform for the Deutsche Bank group in Japan. The firm provides services including research, sales and trading of bonds and equities, capital raising and M&A advisory for corporate and institutional clients. They have particular expertise in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, energy, financials, media, telecommunications, technology, transportation and trading companies. The M&A division is in a leadership position in Japan, and structures deals including overseas investments by manufacturers, asset sales for restructuring corporations, and domestic mergers and acquisitions. DSI's activities include products and services related to fixed-income, equities and commodities as well as real estate investments and financing. Activities related to foreign exchange and money market are primarily operated by the Tokyo branch of Deutsche Bank.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Tokyo Branch) is a banking services provider based in Tokyo, Japan.

Weekly Center KK engages in real estate brokerage. Their activities include selling of real estate properties, real estate management and real estate leasing. They also offer properties management consulting services and hotel management consulting. The company was established in June 22, 1998. Weekly Center is based in Tokyo, Japan with several offices around Japan.

Capital Advisers Co. Ltd. is a real estate acquisition, development, and management company based in Japan. The Japanese company offers a wide range of services, including housing for the elderly with healthcare facilities, group homes, nursing homes, medical malls, and hospitals. The private company also provides asset management services that make use of their experience in the hotel business for long-term accommodation. In addition, they use PFI and PPP businesses to construct, maintain, and operate public facilities. The company has established and operated a resort development land fund for domestic and foreign investors in the Niseko Furano area in Hokkaido. The company also engages in ship management, real estate equity, lease operations, ship finance clearing business, and consulting business. The company holds various licenses, including a residential land building transaction business license, financial instruments trading business registration, general real estate investment advisory business, lending business registration, real estate specified collaborative business, and rental housing management business.

Kobe Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. is a private company that manages the operations of Kobe Airport in Japan. The company is based in Kobe, Japan. The Japanese company's official website provides access information such as flight timetables, train and bus schedules, as well as information on shops, tours, and useful services available at the airport.

Ricoh Innovations, Inc. develops document imaging products. The firm specializes in computer vision, retail, video analytics, machine learning, IOT, edge computing, cloud computing, real estate, augmented reality, virtual reality, AR, VR, 360, cameras, imaging and innovation. The company was founded by Peter E. Hart in 1997 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

Part of MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Mitsui-Soko Express Co., Ltd. is a logistics company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company offers a range of services including warehouse storage, port transport, overseas kinds, aviation freight transport, third party logistics, SCM support, and academic freight transport. Mitsui-Soko Express Co. is committed to sustainability and has implemented measures to reduce CO2 emissions, engage stakeholders, and promote environmental conservation. The company also prioritizes human rights, work environment, safety and health, and supply chain management. Mitsui-Soko Express Co. is a subsidiary of Mitsui Warehouse Group and operates as part of a larger network of logistics companies.