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Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Founded in 1959 as Nomura Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd., the firm became Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 1997 when they merged with Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, NAM provides investment advisory services globally to a broad range of institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and Japanese investment trusts.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Seiko Instruments, Inc. manufactures electronic components and communications equipment. Its products include thermal printers, plotters, factory automation robotics, grinding technology systems, and LCD components for mobile phones, optical fiber connectors, and ion beam systems used in precision fabrication. It has offices in Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Belgium, France, Sweden, and the US. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Chiba-shi, Japan.

Goodman Co., Ltd. is engaged in the import, development, sale and manufacture of medical equipment and disposables. It provides products in the fields of interventional cardiology, imaging, interventional neurology, vascular access graft, and dicom network systems. The company was founded in September 1975 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Eisai, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. It focuses on neurology, gastrointestinal disorders and oncology critical care. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Seiko Optical Products Co. Ltd. provides optical lenses and other optical products. It offers spherical and aspheric design lenses to the people who suffer from vision defects. The company distributes products throughout Japan. Seiko Optical Products was founded in 1996 and is located in Tokyo, Japan.

Kiriu Corp. manufactures automobile parts. It markets ductile cast iron and makes brake discs, drums, automatic transmissions and engine parts. The firm customers include Nissan Motor, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor, Tyota Motor Corporation and Jatco Ltd. The company was founded in December 1906 and is headquartered in Ashikaga, Japan.

Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. produces and supplies chemical products to the North and South American markets. Its products include chemicals and intermediates, chemical solvents, specialty polymers and engineering plastics, functional materials, electronic materials and adhesive resins. The products are used in a variety of applications such as automobile parts, building materials, cosmetic, food and industrial packaging, medical instruments, semiconductor related components, circuitry and wire and cable coating among others. Mitsui Chemicals America was founded in October, 1997 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

NEC Corp. of America provides Information Technology, network and visual display solutions. Its services include server & storage solutions, digital presentation and visual display systems to biometric identification, optical network & microwave radio communications, IP voice and data solutions. The company was founded in July 2006 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

JAE Electronics, Inc. designs, manufactures & markets electronic connectors and aerospace products. The company also supplies fiber optic connectors LCD monitor connectors waterproof electrical connectors and other digital systems. It also provides interior sensors, system equipment and optoelectronic devices. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

United Way of King County is a non-profit organization, which provides rental assistance, educational solutions, and financial support. Its programs include Jobs Connect, Streets to Home, Home Base, ParentChild+, Reconnecting Youth, Bridge to Finish, and Free Tax. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Chicago Theatre Group, Inc. encompasses a drama school and professional acting services. It produces classic and contemporary works which gives voice to wide range of artists and visions. The company was founded in July 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Co. Ltd. provides automobile leasing services. It offers finance leasing of vehicles and various vehicle management solutions. The company was founded in February 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, China.

PT Summit Auto Group is an investment company, which engages in the provision of vehicle financing services. The company is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Casio America, Inc. manufactures consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Its products include watches, electronic musical instruments, calculators, label printers, smart outdoor watch, and product archive. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered Dover, NJ.

Part of Seiko Group Corp., Seiko Time Systems, Inc. is engaged in manufacturing, planning, development, sale and after-sales services of system clocks and sports timing equipment, as well as provides timing and measurement services for various sports. The Japanese company offers a range of products including parent-child watches that collectively manage clocks such as schools, hospitals, and other public facilities, monument watches used in stations and parks, and chicken clocks. Seiko Time Systems is also an official timer for various sports competitions based on the wealth of experience and know-how cultivated in international competitions such as the world.

Seiko Watch Corp. retails watches. It offers Astron, Prospex, Presage, 5 Sports, Coutura and Diamond collection brands. The company was founded in July 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Seattle Symphony Orchestra provides music entertainment. The private company is based in Seattle, WA.

JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp. engages in the development and mining of non-ferrous metal resources. Its products include copper foil, sputtering targets, compound semiconductors, surface treatment agents, metallic powder, precision rolled products, cathode materials and precision fabricated products. The company was founded in December 1905 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Seiko Solutions, Inc. provides network solutions and systems integration services. It also offers mobile and payment solutions. The company was founded on December 13, 2012 and is headquartered in Chiba, Japan.

Whole You, Inc. provides sensory and physical mobility solutions. It offers denture products and oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of NIPPON STEEL CORP., Nippon Steel North America, Inc. is a company that manufactures steel products. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Hiroshi Ono.

The Nippon Club Inc. is a Japanese club that offers hybrid event support, restaurant and private room pickup bento orders, and events. The Nippon Club is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The private company also has a web gallery course and F & B newslist. The club provides a set of venues and events for hybrid events and offers a variety of sake and shochu. The company was founded in 1905 by Jokichi Takamine.

Fund Corp. for the Overseas Dev't of Japan's ICT & Postal Svcs is a public-private fund that provides support for overseas telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal businesses. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2015. The organization dispatches experts and provides funding for those who are involved in these related businesses.

Nextpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech company based in Cambridge, MA. The company is advancing the field of immuno-oncology through its leading scientific work on the novel HHLA2 pathway. The company's innovative approach integrates foundational science with a defined clinical biomarker to deliver a new class of monotherapies for patients who will not benefit from PD-1/L1 inhibitors. Nextpoint Therapeutics has assembled a team of proven drug developers to build a broad strategic pipeline of first-in-class immunotherapies. Detlev Biniszkiewicz has been the CEO of the company since 2018.