Ryoma Nakai

Functions as a College/University

Asuka is an alternative investment manager following a long/short equity strategy. The firm invests primarily in Japanese equity, yen-denominated bonds and money market instruments. They only invest in securities with significant return potential and adhere to a precise stop-loss procedure. Asuka's investment approach emphasizes risk management, teamwork and high portfolio liquidity. Their investment process is bottom-up and based on fundamental research. The firm's core investment universe consists of top stocks on the Tokyo stock exchange, complemented with select smaller companies. Portfolio managers make the investment decisions while the CIO monitors the firm's overall investment strategy. The firm manages an event-driven fund and uses friendly shareholder activism to promote the growth of their portfolio companies through a mutually beneficial process.

Engages in security brokerage services

Mercuria Investment invest in companies located in Japan and China. It focuses on companies located in Japan that are operating in a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for growth, business restructure, business succession through buyout transactions, real estate and cash flow.

Functions as an investment holding company