Shuhei Abe

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Eurus Energy Holdings Corp. engages in the wind and photovoltaic energy businesses. It provides power through wind and solar energy. The company was founded on November 1, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SPARX Asia Investment Advisors Ltd. (SAIA) is the Hong Kong-based alternative investment management subsidiary of SPARX Asia Capital Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of SPARX Group Co. Ltd. (JASDAQ: 8739), a holding company headquartered in Japan. Formerly known as PMA Capital Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 2002 and was acquired by SPARX Group in 2006. SAIA serves as the investment adviser for several pooled investment vehicles.

Nippon Venture Capital Corp. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was established in 1996.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

The Norinchukin Bank operates as a financial institution for agricultural, forestry and fishery cooperatives in Japan. It operates through the following divisions: Food and Agriculture, Retail, and Investment. The Food and Agriculture business provides risk money through capital investments and human resources development; provides support services for agriculture-related technologies and management improvement; and promotes export support of agricultural, fishery and forestry products. The Retail business provides a range of financial functions as a member of JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The Investment business manages funds entrusted with JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The company was founded in December 20, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. provides hands-on risk-sharing support services. The firm offers short-term spot services, mid to long-term collaborative assistance, and long-term management support that involves risk sharing schemes. It also develops and delivers platform for business and corporate development. The company was founded by Kazuhiko Toyama in April 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Redhorse Corp. engages in the development and sale of food, traditional handicrafts, and local specialty products for tourists. It operates through the businesses: Foreign Travel-Related, Domestic Souvenir Sales, and Others. The Foreign Travel-Related segment sells travel goods and souvenirs. The Domestic Souvenir Sales segment merchandises domestic and local specialty products. The Others segment includes wholesale of goods. The company was founded in March 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a unique public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, was launched in July 2009. Leveraging the rich history of Japanese technological prowess, the INCJ aims to provide financial, technological and management support in order to promote the creation of next-generation businesses through 'open innovation,' or the flow of technology and expertise beyond the boundaries of existing organizational structures. The INCJ will draw on funding as well as management and technological expertise from the public and private sectors. The INCJ is actively reviewing various investment opportunities in areas of environment and energy, electronics and IT, bio-tech, and infrastructure such as water supply, railway service, and nuclear power supply. Each investment will be thoroughly vetted to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the INCJ's Innovation Network Committee, which will make the final investment decisions. The INCJ is capitalized at 92 billion yen, with the Japanese government injecting 82 billion yen and 19 private corporations (refer to details in Appendix below) providing a further 10 billion yen. The government will also provide guarantees up to a total of 800 billion yen for INCJ investments, giving it an investment capability of approximately 900 billion yen (US$10 billion). The INCJ will be established for a period of 15 years.

Part of FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., Uniqlo Europe Ltd. is a British retail company that sells clothes. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2003.

Enerdigm Ventures LLC (Enerdigm Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Darren T. Kimura. The firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Part of SPARX Group Co., Ltd., SPARX Asset Trust & Management Co., Ltd. provides asset management services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. SPARX Asset Trust & Management Co. was acquired by SPARX Group Co., Ltd. on April 16, 2014 for $3.72 million.

Part of FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., Uniqlo Hong Kong Ltd. is a company that manufactures and supplies apparel and accessories. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Pan Ning has been the CEO of the Chinese company since 2005.

Uniqlo (Malaysia) Sdn. The joint venture company is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that sells and distributes clothing. The company was founded by Tadashi Yanai.

Fluidity Operations LLC provides blockchain technology services. The company was founded by Michael Oved and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

SPARX Innovation for Future Co. Ltd. (SIF) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of publicly traded company SPARX Group Co., Ltd. (TK:8739) founded in 2020. SPARX Innovation for Future Co. Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo.

Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (Venture) (IGPI Venture) is a Venture Capital arm of Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. founded in 2007.The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MPower Partners GP Ltd. (MPower Partners) is headquartered in Japan. The firm is founded in 2020 by Kathy Matsui.

Part of FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., J Brand Europe Ltd. wholesales clothes. The company is based in London, UK.