Today, our company announced the official opening of the expanded office space at our headquarters in Marunouchi, Tokyo. With this expansion, the office area has increased by 40% compared to the previous size, meeting the needs of our growing investment team and research department.

The new office area includes a state-of-the-art data analysis center, an expanded trading floor, and a multi-purpose meeting space to promote collaborative work. In particular, the newly established Data Science Lab will significantly enhance our quantitative analysis capabilities.

President and CEO Ryuichi Nakamura stated at the opening ceremony as follows: "This new office space symbolizes our company's growth and adaptation to the evolving investment environment. The integration of the investment process utilizing advanced technology and human expertise is at the core of our investment philosophy. This new environment will further promote such integration."

The new office has been designed with an emphasis on sustainability and the well-being of employees, meeting the latest environmental certification standards. It features a design that maximizes the use of natural light, energy-efficient equipment, and dedicated spaces for promoting the health of employees.

COO Michiko Yamada added, "Our goal was not just to expand the physical space, but also to create an environment that promotes collaboration and information sharing among teams. This office embodies our belief that investment decisions are born from the integration of diverse perspectives and expertise."

Since our establishment in 2015, as the assets under management have grown, we have steadily expanded our investment team and support staff. Currently, 57 employees, accounting for approximately 85% of the total workforce, work at the Tokyo headquarters, and the remaining employees are stationed in our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, and London.