Ryuji Kuwana

The Bank of Fukuoka Ltd. engages in the business of banking operations such as deposits, loans, as well as domestic and foreign exchange services. It also involves in the provision of securities, corporate revival support, banking administrative services, debt management and collection. The company was founded in March, 1945 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.

The Kumamoto Bank Ltd. provides banking services. It services include deposit, installment savings account, loan, foreign exchange transaction, debt guarantee, government bond and regional bond. The company was founded in April, 1992 and is headquartered Kumamoto, Japan.

Sanoyas Rides Corp. manufactures, distributes, leases, and operates amusement park structures and equipment. Its activities include ship building and repair, plant and machinery production and repair, general iron and steel processing, amusement park management, and real estate management. It operates through the Ship Business segment, and machinery and Steel Structure Business segment. The company was founded by Yasutaro Sanogawaya on June 25, 1940 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel, Inc. engages in the development and production of iron and steel products. Its products include plates, bars, rails, pipes. slabs, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, stainless steel, copper alloy tubes, and aluminum. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 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.

Schroder Investment Management (Japan) Ltd. (SIM-JP) is the investment management subsidiary of Schroder International Finance BV, ultimately owned by Schroders plc (LON: SDR, ADR: SHNWY) in Great Britain. Founded in 1985, the firm is headquartered in Tokyo and provides asset management services to private individuals and institutions. SIM-JP also manages a range of investment products and distributes products managed within the parent group. The firm is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Yamato Transport Co. Ltd. provides safe and reliable integrated shipping services. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: International Shipping and Domestic Shipping. The International Shipping division provides shipping services such as, overseas TA-Q-BIN which can be used to send gifts and products to countries around the world; international cool TA-Q-BIN for perishable foods from Japan and Asia; UPS worldwide express saver for large quantities of parcels; international freight services; overseas assignment support; fine art transport; moving services for individuals and families; study in abroad; overseas moving packages and packing, unpacking and shipping of household goods; and others. The Domestic Shipping division provides shipping services such as domestic parcel shipping; cool TA-Q-BIN for delivering perishable foods refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness; PC-TA-Q-BIN for equipment safety; and kuroneko DM-Bin for delivering catalogues, pamphlets and other promotional materials to mailboxes. The company was founded by Yasuomi Ogura in November 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

PT Unitex engages in the manufacture of polyester and cotton-blended fabrics and yarns. The company operates through the following segments: Fabric, Yarn and Waste. Its activities include spinning, weaving, and dyeing of cotton-blended fabrics to produce yarn dyed and piece dyed textiles. The company was founded on May 14, 1971 and is headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Awagin Lease Co., Ltd. engages in the leasing business. It offers automobile leasing and rentals. The company was founded in January 1974 and is headquartered in Tokushima, Japan.

Part of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., Yamato Logistics Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides logistics services. The company is based in Chuo-ku, Japan.

Kyuden International Corp. engages in the overseas energy and consulting business. The company was founded on August 2, 1999 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.

Brunswick Rail Management Ltd. provides freight railcar leasing. The company provides railcars to its clients under operating lease contracts. Its services includes operating lease, operating leaseback, fleet management and freight forwarding. Brunswick Rail Management was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

Part of Nippon Yusen KK, NYK Line (Japan) Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides shipping and logistics services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Mitsui-Soko Logistics Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides logistic services. The company is based in Hirakata, Japan.

Ecohai Co., Ltd. provides express delivery services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of ITOCHU Corp., PT ITOCHU Logistics Indonesia engages in mining, metal and energy businesses. The company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Persistent Energy Capital LLC (Persistent Energy Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Christopher Aidun and Dirk Muench. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Happiness Electric Corp engages in the manufacture and sale of electric control equipment. The company was founded in April 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ITOCHU Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. provides logistics services. The joint venture company is based in Beijing, China.