Ichiro Sakai

Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. (CSS Japan) is the Japanese securities brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 as First Boston Securities Tokyo. It subsequently became CS First Boston Securities in 1989 and Credit Suisse First Boston in 1996. In 2006, they began operating as Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, CSS Japan performs underwriting, research, sales and trading of government and corporate bonds, foreign exchange, securitized products and real estate-related assets for institutional clients, corporations and government bodies. In addition, the firm offers sales, trading, research, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in Japanese and international equity and equity-related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products.

Apax Partners Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The firm focuses in the area of media, retail, health care, financial, and telecommunication sectors. The company was founded on February 6, 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Pronexus, Inc. (Japan), eol, Inc. is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Mizuho Securities-Broker) is the brokerage division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411; NYSE: MFG) in Japan. The firm was originally founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo with a network of offices throughout Japan as well as overseas representation through Mizuho entities or strategic partners (in Great Britain, Switzerland, the US, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and India). Mizuho Securities-Broker provides enhanced equity and fixed income execution services for their clients who includes private individuals in Japan, domestic and foreign institutions, non-financial companies, financial institutions and public corporations in the securities and investment banking fields.

Marunouchi Capital Co., Ltd. (Marunouchi Capital) is a private equity firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2008 by Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd.

Part of WDI Corp., WDI International, Inc. operates as a restaurant. The private company is based in Torrance, CA.

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.

Part of Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd., Sakai America, Inc. is a private company that specializes in manufacturing and selling vibratory asphalt rollers. The company is based in Adairsville, GA. The company's products are designed to help build roads and connect the world. The company offers 77" 10-ton class vibratory pneumatic tire compactors that are available for immediate shipment. These compactors are ideal for airports where additional density is demanded.

Sakai Engineering, Ltd. provides engineering services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd., Sakai Heavy Industries (Shanghai) Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and sells construction equipment and industrial machinery. The private company is based in Shanghai, China. Tsuguo Sugawara has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

Part of WDI Corp., WDI Japan, Inc. retails prepared foods and drinks. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of WDI Corp., WDI Asia Ltd. operates and manages restaurants. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Pronexus, Inc. (Japan), PRONEXUS TAIWAN Co. Ltd. prints marketable securities and corporate documents. The private company is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Part of Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd., PT Sakai Indonesia is an Indonesian company that manufactures and sells construction equipment and industrial machinery. The private company is based in Cikarang, Indonesia.

Part of Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd., PT Sakai Road Machinery Indonesia is an Indonesian company that manufactures and sells construction equipment and industrial machinery. The private company is based in Bekasi, Indonesia.