Akira Sugimoto

Atlantic Investment Management, Inc. (Atlantic) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and alternative investment firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Alexander J. Roepers in 1988 and is wholly-owned by a trust for the benefit of Alexander J. Roepers and members of his family. Atlantic provides portfolio management services to the Atlantic Funds, which are organized either as US limited partnerships or foreign corporations, and managed accounts for institutional clients.

TradeStation Group, Inc. through its principal operating subsidiaries, TradeStation Securities, Inc. and TradeStation Forex, Inc. offers the TradeStation analysis and trading platform to the active trader and certain institutional trader markets. The TradeStation platform offers state-of-the-art electronic order execution and enables clients to design, test, optimize, monitor and automate their own custom Equities, Options, Futures and Forex trading strategies. TradeStation Securities, Inc. (Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC, NSCC, DTC, OCC & NFA) is a licensed securities broker-dealer and a registered futures commission merchant, and also a member of the Boston Options Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, International Securities Exchange and NASDAQ OMX. Its TradeStation Prime Services division, based in New York, seeks to provide prime brokerage services, including securities lending, to small and mid-sized hedge funds and other firms. TradeStation Forex, Inc. (Member NFA) is a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) that exclusively provides the company’s forex brokerage offering. The company’s technology subsidiary, TradeStation Technologies, Inc. develops and offers strategy trading software tools and subscription services. Its London-based subsidiary, TradeStation Europe Limited, an FSA-authorized brokerage firm, introduces UK and other European accounts to TradeStation Securities, Inc. and TradeStation Forex, Inc. TradeStation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group, one of the largest online financial services providers in Japan. Monex Group acquired TradeStation in June 2011 as an important step in achieving its goal to become a leading global integrated online financial services group.

C&O Pharmaceutical Technology (Holdings) Ltd. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. It offers anti-infection and gastrointestinal drugs, drugs for ageing adults, and specialized drugs. The firm's products are used for various indications, such as skin soft tissues infections, analgesic and antipyretic, indigestion or gastro esophageal reflux disorder, respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, hypertension and migraine. The company was founded by Lai Chi Ma and Bin Gao in 2003 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Monex, Inc. (Monex) is the brokerage subsidiary of Monex Group, Inc. (TSE: 8698, ADR: MNXBY) in Japan. The firm was established jointly by Oki Matsumoto and Sony Corporation in 1999 and merged with Nikko Beans, Inc. in 2005 to form Monex Beans, Inc. Later that year, Monex Beans, Inc. changed their name to Monex, Inc. Based in Tokyo, “MoneX” stands for the future of finance, one step ahead of “MoneY” and aims to be a global technology-based retail financial service provider of financial services and liberal access to capital markets.

MUFG Bank Ltd. engages in the business of financial services. It provides commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, leasing and others. The company was founded on August 15, 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., MUFG Bank Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch) is a commercial bank that provides banking services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Seajacks International Ltd. operates self-propelled jack-up vessels which provide offshore solutions. The firm operates in both renewable and hydrocarbon industries. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Yarmouth, the United Kingdom.

Part of Japan Futsal Court KK, Sports Vanguard KK operates fitness facilities. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded by Hideya Ishino. Sports Vanguard KK was acquired by Japan Futsal Court KK on March 28, 2007.

Mercuria Investment Co. Ltd. (Mercuria Investment) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2005 as a joint venture of Development Bank of Japan Inc. and Asuka Asset Management Co. Ltd.

NTT Finance Corp. engages in leasing, financing, credit card, and home loan businesses. Its services include finance leasing, installment sales, rental, and operating leasing. The company was founded in April 11, 1985 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.

Nekojarashi, Inc. is a holding company, which develops and delivers cloud services and solutions. Its services encompass cloud storage, file sharing, and cloud backup. The firm's activities also include development and design of mobile application software; computer consulting; and construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and update of computer server systems. The company was founded by Misaki Kawamura on March 3, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Spring Asset Management Ltd. (Hong Kong) engages in the management of assets of Spring Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The company was founded on January 29, 2013 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

ITOCHU Fuji Partners Co., Ltd. is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Atlantis Investorco Ltd., Seajacks is a company based in Great Yarmouth, UK, founded in 2012. The British company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Seajacks has performed on high profile offshore wind projects around the world, working in conjunction with clients to provide practical solutions. The company's self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Hydra and Nessie, are fully adaptable for work in both the oil and gas and offshore wind industries, designed to operate in water depths of up to 65 metres and significant wave heights of two metres.

Atlantis Investorco Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. Atlantis Investorco was founded in 2012.

Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. provides investment advisory and management. Its activities include corporate investment, real estate, lease, and infrastructure. The company was founded on October 5, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Unified Service Co., Ltd. engages in the development and providing open source enterprise portal software. Its services include solution for electric power distribution, cloud base portal integration, and home healthcare solutions. The company was founded by Eiji Uda in April 2004 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Atlantis Investorco Ltd., Seajacks is a company based in Great Yarmouth, UK that was founded in 2012. Seajacks is owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation. The British company operates self-propelled jack-up vessels providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe and operates in renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Seajacks Scylla is a state-of-the-art offshore wind turbine and foundation installation vessel.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 4 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2012.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 3 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Norfolk, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2012.

Seajacks 2 Ltd. is a private company that was founded in 2012 and is based in Norfolk, UK. The British company operates a fleet of seven self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Kraken, which is designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. Seajacks is owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation. The company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors.

Seajacks 1 Ltd. is a private company that was founded in 2012 and is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. The British company operates a fleet of seven self-propelled jack-up vessels, including the Seajacks Kraken, which is designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. Seajacks is owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation. The company provides safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe, operating in both renewable and hydrocarbon sectors.

Part of Cadeler A/S, Seajacks 5 Ltd. is a British company that operates a fleet of 7 self-propelled jack-up vessels, providing safe and efficient offshore solutions across the globe in the renewable and hydrocarbon sectors. Owned by Marubeni Corporation and Innovation Network Corporation of (INCJ), a government-sponsored private equity corporation, Seajacks is based in Great Yarmouth, UK. Seajacks' first self-propelled jack-up vessel, Seajacks Kraken, has been specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as the North Sea. The company was founded in 2013.