Tomohisa Sakurai

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Sumitomo Corp. of Americas provides trading and investment services. Its services include distribution, project management, supply chain management, technology transfer, trade and logistics transport. The firm serves in the area of oil and gas, infrastructure, life style and consumer and natural resources. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Eisai, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. It focuses on neurology, gastrointestinal disorders and oncology critical care. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Kiriu Corp. manufactures automobile parts. It markets ductile cast iron and makes brake discs, drums, automatic transmissions and engine parts. The firm customers include Nissan Motor, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor, Tyota Motor Corporation and Jatco Ltd. The company was founded in December 1906 and is headquartered in Ashikaga, Japan.

Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. produces and supplies chemical products to the North and South American markets. Its products include chemicals and intermediates, chemical solvents, specialty polymers and engineering plastics, functional materials, electronic materials and adhesive resins. The products are used in a variety of applications such as automobile parts, building materials, cosmetic, food and industrial packaging, medical instruments, semiconductor related components, circuitry and wire and cable coating among others. Mitsui Chemicals America was founded in October, 1997 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company of Vietnam Ltd. provides life insurance products in Vietnam. Its products include endowment, critical illness, accidental death, and total permanent disability insurance. The company was founded on January 18, 2007 and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

The Science Museum of Minnesota provides research and collection facilities. It programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Co. Ltd. provides automobile leasing services. It offers finance leasing of vehicles and various vehicle management solutions. The company was founded in February 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, China.

PT Summit Auto Group is an investment company, which engages in the provision of vehicle financing services. The company is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Nikon, Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX? compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system and KeyMission line of action cameras. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

Casio America, Inc. manufactures consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Its products include watches, electronic musical instruments, calculators, label printers, smart outdoor watch, and product archive. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered Dover, NJ.

KDDI America, Inc. provides telecommunication services. It also provides network, domestic long distance/international telephone, system integration, telegram, and fiber video transmission services. Its system integration services include LAN/WAN system integration and maintenance; and long distance/conference, such as long distance, international call from cell phone, toll-free, telephone conference, calling card, pre-paid phone card, and voice. The company also provides network services, such as private lines, frame relay/ATM, IP-VPN, and carrier alliance; and Internet services, including access and carrier alliance. In addition, it offers services to house, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize data center. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Terumo Penpol Pvt Ltd. engages in healthcare activities. It also operates blood bank centers. The company’s products include blood bags, donor station blood collection monitors, portable tube sealers, composcale & intelligent expressor, plasma bath, cryo bath, terufusion blood transfusion set and trima accel apheresis system. The company is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, India.

Daiwa Securities Capital Markets Korea Co., Ltd. (Daiwa Securities Korea) is the South Korea-based securities brokerage subsidiary of Daiwa International Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Headquartered in Seoul, Daiwa Securities Korea was founded in 2011 and provides brokerage services for various types of investors.

Part of Olympus Corp., Olympus Keymed Group Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and wholesales cameras, medical, and life science systems. The company is based in Southend-on-Sea, UK and was founded in 1975.

Founded in 1955, Underwoods Electrical Distributors Ltd. is a market-leading technical automation specialist. The company is based in London, UK. Part of Underwoods Group Ltd., the British company provides premier service and support to its customers.

Tanabe & Partners is a general law office located in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company offers legal services in various areas such as corporate law, labor law, intellectual property law, and competition law. The private company also provides legal support for civil protection, forced execution, and banking cases. Tanabe & Partners has a team of lawyers who specialize in different fields and offer legal advice to clients. The company also conducts seminars and lectures on various legal topics. The company has published books on legal consultation for hospitals and clinics, executive compensation systems, and civil trials.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. (Private Banking) (MHBK PB) is the private banking division of Mizuho Bank Ltd., a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TSE: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Formerly known as Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., founded in 2002, the firm changed their name to Mizuho Bank Ltd. in 2013. Headquartered in Tokyo, MHBK PB provides private banking services to a range of customers including corporations and their group companies, financial institutions and public sector entities.

Olympus Europa Holding SE engages in the manufacture, service, and distribution of specialized medical and industrial equipment. It also distributes consumer and microscopy equipment. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Whole You, Inc. provides sensory and physical mobility solutions. It offers denture products and oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Americas LLC is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. The company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Shuji Matsuura. The company offers comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices worldwide. Mizuho Americas employs 3,000 professionals across 15 offices within the Americas and offers clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research, and more.

Fund Corp. for the Overseas Dev't of Japan's ICT & Postal Svcs is a public-private fund that provides support for overseas telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal businesses. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2015. The organization dispatches experts and provides funding for those who are involved in these related businesses.

Nextpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech company based in Cambridge, MA. The company is advancing the field of immuno-oncology through its leading scientific work on the novel HHLA2 pathway. The company's innovative approach integrates foundational science with a defined clinical biomarker to deliver a new class of monotherapies for patients who will not benefit from PD-1/L1 inhibitors. Nextpoint Therapeutics has assembled a team of proven drug developers to build a broad strategic pipeline of first-in-class immunotherapies. Detlev Biniszkiewicz has been the CEO of the company since 2018.