Shuji Kyogoku

Maruei Department Store Co., Ltd. engages in the operation of department stores. It operates through the following segments: Department Stores, Real Estate Leasing, and Others. The Department Stores segment covers the sale of clothing, personal items, housing, and food products. The Real Estate segment handles the leasing of offices and stores. The Others segment includes transportation and cleaning industry. The company was founded in 1615 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Kowa Co., Ltd. engages in trading of textiles, machinery, and construction materials. The company also manufactures and sells medicines, medical equipment, and energy saving products. It operates through the following business divisions: Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Foods, General Trading, Lifestyle Business, and Hospitality. The company was founded on December 25, 1894 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.