Hideaki Yamazaki

Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co. engages in the sale and maintenance services for insurance products to individuals and companies. The company offers financial lending, investment, security services and others. It also provides consulting services for the transition from qualified retirement pensions to defined-benefit pension plans and defined-contribution pension plans. The company was founded on November 22, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Medical System Network Co., Ltd., Pharma Holdings Co., Ltd. operates and manages a chain of drug stores and provides consulting services. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan. Pharma Holdings Co. was acquired by Medical System Network Co., Ltd. on December 30, 2002 for $2.67 million.

Part of Medical System Network Co., Ltd., Nihon Leban Co., Ltd. provides financial consulting and real estate services to medical facilities and pharmacies. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan. Nihon Leban Co. was acquired by Medical System Network Co., Ltd. from Medical Yamagata Yakuhin Co. Ltd. on December 30, 2002 for $0.95 million.