Shigeru Hirota

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.

Takagi Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of investment and financial services. The company offers asset management, underwriting, trading, brokerage securities and other financial services. It also provides administrative agency services, equipment and fixture rental, recruitment services, and property and casualty insurance through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Matasaburo Takagi in 1873 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Point Inc. engages in the operation of casual wear retail chain stores. It operates through the Retail Sales Business and Distribution Business divisions. The Retail Sales Business division provides casual wear and general goods including men's wear, ladies' wear, kids' wear, shoes, and accessories. The Distribution Business division manages the production and distribution processes. The company was founded in October 1953 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.