Hirofumi Hirano

Nikko Cordial Corp. provides investment banking, securities underwriting and related financial services. It also offers asset management, merchant banking, venture capital, research and online brokerage services (called Nikko Beans). Nikko Cordial services as a holding company. The company was founded in April, 1944 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. engages in the provision of transportation and distribution services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Logistics Business, Global Logistics Business, and Others. The Domestic Logistics Business segment deals with domestic third-party logistics (3PL) business. It also handles the transportation, delivery, and installation work for general cargo, heavy goods, and artwork. The Global Logistics Business segment covers international 3PL business, overseas local logistics operations, and air transport business. The Others segment includes logistics consulting services, information system development, computer sales, and real estate rental businesses. The company was founded in February 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Koki Holdings Co. Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and life-science instruments. It operates through the following segments: Power Tools and Centrifuges & Processing Equipment. The Power Tools segment provides metalworking, woodworking, cordless and construction power tools; pneumatic tools, woodworking machines, outdoor power equipment, gardening tools, household power tools, dust collectors, measure laser tools and accessories. The Centrifuges & Processing Equipment segment provides ultracentrifuges, high-speed refrigerated centrifuge, micro centrifuge, and large-scale continuous flow ultracentrifuge equipment. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Citigroup Capital Partners Japan GK (Citygroup Capital Japan) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings ultimately owned by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) founded in 2000.Citigroup Capital Partners Japan GK is headquartered in Tokyo.

AlixPartners LLP engages in the provision of restructuring, consulting, and financial advisory services. It specializes in management consulting, strategic planning, corporate restructuring, go-to-market strategies, business growth and performance investments, and accelerated business transformation. The company was founded by Jay Alix in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

KJR Management KK engages in asset management and real estate investment trusts business. It provides investment and real estates services. It offers financing, leasing and project development services. The company was founded on November 15, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.