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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.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Hong Kong) is a Chinese company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

BOCI Asia Ltd. provides brokerage services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The CEO of the Chinese company is Yan Cheng.

Asia Television Ltd. provides television broadcasting and cable network services. The firm offers internet and satellite television. Its television programs include news, current affairs, documentaries, travelogue, infotainment, finance, healthcare, women, children, youth, senior citizen, culture, religion, drama, reality, and sports programs. The company was founded on May 29, 1957 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is a company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company specializes in providing services to help businesses achieve their tax objectives and strategically move forward. The company's focus is on building trust in society and solving important problems, and they work closely with clients to ensure they are ready to take advantage of new opportunities for growth.

Goldman Sachs Gao Hua Securities Co., Ltd. (GS-GHS) is a Beijing-based securities firm established in 2004 as a joint venture between the leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) and the domestic securities firm Beijing Gao Hua Securities Co. Ltd., led by China-born banker Fang Fenglei. The Lenovo Group, China's largest computer manufacturer, was a key investor in GS-GHS, which was set-up through the acquisition of the operating license of the failed Hainan Securities. The presence of Goldman Sachs in Beijing dates back to 1993, and the creation of GS-GHS gave them a first-mover advantage in the Chinese securities market. GS-GHS offers a wide range of investment banking services to clients based in mainland China, including domestic securities brokerage and proprietary trading in equity, fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm underwrites locally-listed A-share transactions as well as RMB-denominated corporate bonds and convertible bonds. They also provide domestic financial advisory and other related services. The management team comprises Chinese and international investment bankers and securities professionals.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) is a financial institution that has been connecting worlds for 65 years. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and serves as the hub for corporate and commercial clients. The company's asset management division, DWS, is a market leader in Hong Kong with a broad product offering. Its corporate bank division is an established market leader in transaction banking, with a presence in 60 countries, including an extensive footprint in HK. The investment bank provides strategic advice to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on the bank’s traditional strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, and currencies, together with a focused equity capital markets business. The private bank focuses on private customers across all segments as well as business clients, and in HK, this division is represented by a highly competitive wealth manager. The Chinese company was founded in 1958, and its CEO is Werner Steinmüller.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Hubei Zhengyuan Law Firm is a private company based in Hubei, China.

Fujian Red Bridge Capital Management Co. Ltd. is a private equity firm founded in 2007, headquartered in Fujian, China.

Chengdu Kexun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. engages in the provision of medicine business. Its business scope includes sale of psychotropic drugs, biochemical drugs, Chinese herbal medicines, biological products, chemical raw materials, antibiotics, proprietary Chinese medicines, and chemical agents; sale of medical equipment; sale of pre-packaged food and dairy products; sale of health supplies, disinfection supplies, chemical products, pharmaceutical testing equipment, electronic equipment, daily necessities, and cosmetics; import and export goods; conference services; exhibition services; and general cargo. The company was founded on February 7, 1995 and is headquartered in Chengdu, China.

Kygo Investment Ltd. operates as a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. It offers advice and execution capabilties to clients. The company was founded by Masahiro Honna in August 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young (Hong Kong) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides accounting, assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Beibu Gulf Marine International Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of shipping and other related solutions. Its activities include domestic coastal container shipping services and vessel chartering. The company was founded by Yu Lin Zhang and Ming Qing Gao and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Culturecom Holdings Ltd., Culturecom Enterprises Ltd. provides investment services.

Fuli Gemstones International Holdings Ltd. operates as a mining company. The firm engages in mining operations, and gemstone processing activities. The company was founded in April 2015 and is headquartered in Dunhua City, China.

Ronghui Joy Life Group Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of property management, and commercial operational services. The company was founded on February 1, 2021 and is headquartered in Chongqing, China.