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TM

Toyota Motor Corporation

Headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Toyota is the largest automaker in Japan, Asia, and one of the largest in the world. As of 2021, it ranked 9th globally in terms of standalone sales among all companies worldwide. In 2022, Toyota was ranked 6th worldwide in terms of corporate brand strength and is the highest revenue-generating company in Japan.

SONY

Sony Corporation

A leading Japanese multinational conglomerate, Sony is known for its consumer electronics products including TVs, digital cameras, and smartphones. It also engages in network services, visual production solutions, and life sciences businesses, under the umbrella of Sony Group Corporation's Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) division. Sony was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka, Akio Morita, and Shozaburo Tachikawa, starting in a rented room on the third floor of the department store Shirokiya in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Initially based in Nihonbashi, the company moved to Gotenyama, Shinagawa, in 1947 and spread out in the area for about 60 years. This area was once known as "Sony Village." In 2007, Sony's headquarters were moved to Sony City in Minato, Tokyo, consolidating most of its dispersed facilities.

MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

A major financial holding company of the Mitsubishi Group, which includes mega banks like Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), MUFG is commonly referred to as "Mitsubishi UFJ." It's a constituent of the Nikkei Average, TOPIX Core30, and JPX-Nikkei Index 400.

SMFG

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

This financial holding company of the Mitsui and Sumitomo Groups includes mega banks such as Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and NYSE, SMFG is a constituent of the Nikkei Average, TOPIX Core30, and JPX-Nikkei Index 400. The company, which forms the core of the financial conglomerate known as "SMBC Group," was formerly referred to as "Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG)" until March 2018.

HMC

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Based in Minato, Tokyo, Honda is a global manufacturer of transportation equipment, known as "Honda." It is the world leader in motorcycle sales and revenue, 7th in global car sales (as of 2015), 2nd in Japan, and also leads in business jet deliveries and lawnmower market share. Honda is a leader in generators, snowblowers, and mini tillers in Japan. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and NYSE, Honda is a constituent of the Nikkei Average, TOPIX Core30, and JPX-Nikkei Index 400.

TAK

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

A major pharmaceutical company headquartered in Chuo, Osaka, and Nihonbashi Honcho, Tokyo. Known as "Takeda," the company is a Japanese mega-pharma, continually expanding through aggressive mergers and acquisitions. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and NYSE, and is a constituent of the Nikkei Average, TOPIX Core30, and JPX-Nikkei Index 400.

MFG

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

A leading Japanese banking holding company, Mizuho Financial Group is the parent company of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Trust Bank, and Mizuho Securities among other financial entities. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and NYSE, it is a constituent of the Nikkei Average, TOPIX Core30, and JPX-Nikkei Index 400.

IX

ORIX Corporation

We have become a financial services group that constantly pursues new business and provides advanced products and services.

The dividend payout ratio of 33% is an attractive figure.

In the future, the dividend payout ratio will attract more attention than shareholder benefits.

Headquartered in Osaka and Minato, Tokyo (with its registered head office in Tokyo), ORIX is a major Japanese diversified financial services company. Engaging in various businesses including leasing, real estate, banking, credit, business investment, environmental energy investment, and owning a professional baseball team (Orix Buffaloes), ORIX offers multifaceted financial services through its group companies. Its brand slogan is "Providing Answers Like No Other.