Naoki Takagishi

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

Kotobuki Realty Co., Ltd. develops, manages, and leases real estate properties. It also handles life and non-life insurance businesses. The company was founded in September 1956 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Zojirushi America Corp. manufactures and sells cooking products for household and commercial applications. Its products include rice cookers, water boilers, breadmakers, coffee makers, other electric products vacuum insulated mugs & bottles vacuum insulated lunch jars, vacuum insulated food jars, thermal carafes, air pot beverage dispensers and commercial products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

Part of Zojirushi Corp., Zojirushi Simatelex Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that wholesales electrical appliances, television and radio sets. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Zojirushi Corp., Zojirushi Taiwan Corp. is a leading brand in the Taiwanese home appliance market. The company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. The Taiwanese company's success is attributed to its exquisite product design, excellent quality, professional and sincere sales service, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers. In response to changes in Taiwanese household lifestyles, Zojirushi Taiwan continuously introduces new products that cater to modern living. The company also provides convenient "gold value services" to meet the needs of consumers, including a three-day complete repair service for small home appliances, and has service centers throughout the country. Founded in 2002, the company has been selling its products in Taiwan for over 30 years.

Suntory Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, health, beauty, and processed food products. Its services include formulation and promotion of group wide management strategies and corporate functions; sale of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, beer, and wine; soft drinks; and other beverages such as tea and canned coffee. The company was founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1899 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.