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Japan Tobacco Inc. is a leading global manufacturer primarily engaged in the tobacco industry, as well as the pharmaceutical and processed food sectors. It ranks as the third-largest tobacco company worldwide, with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Winston, Camel, Mevius, LD, Logic, and Ploom. The company operates in over 70 countries and sells its products in more than 130 markets, holding significant market shares in Japan, Russia, and the UK. The tobacco segment is the primary driver of revenue, accounting for approximately 90% of group sales, with a substantial portion coming from international operations. Japan Tobacco is committed to innovation and sustainability, actively investing in research and development through its Plant Innovation Center to enhance its product offerings and create reduced-risk alternatives. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, including the notable purchase of Gallaher in 2007, further solidifying its position in the global market.

Tillman Infrastructure LLC, founded in 2016 and based in New York, develops, owns, and operates telecommunication tower infrastructure across the United States. The company specializes in providing connectivity solutions through a diverse range of services, including built-to-suit projects, colocation, ground lease buyouts, real estate management, and tower acquisitions. By leveraging its financial and operational expertise, Tillman Infrastructure supports telecommunications companies in rapidly building and managing sites, while also offering landlords enhanced financial flexibility. As a subsidiary of Tillman Global Holdings, LLC, the company plays a crucial role in enhancing connectivity in communities nationwide.

Tillman is a world leader in the communications infrastructure industry. They take an owner-operator approach to investing globally with a focus on telecommunications and digital infrastructure.

ATN International provides wireless and wireline telecommunications services in North America and the Caribbean. The company offers wireless voice and data services to retail customers in Guyana and Bermuda, as well as provides wholesale wireless voice and data roaming services to national, regional, and local wireless carriers in rural markets located principally in the southwest and lower midwest United States. It also offers domestic wireline local and long distance telephone services in Guyana; facilities-based integrated voice and data communications services to residential and business customers in New England primarily in Vermont; wholesale transport services in New York; and Internet access services in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, Atlantic Tele-Network provides international voice and data communications into and out of Guyana through fiber optic cables. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts.

Opn, formerly known as SYNQA, is a company established in 2013 that focuses on online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. With a strong presence in Asia, Opn aims to connect individuals, businesses, and society through innovative financial solutions that promote equitable access to the digital economy. The company's comprehensive payment management platform allows businesses to securely accept, process, and disburse payments, enhancing their ability to reach a broader customer base and drive revenue. Opn's offerings are supported by its sister company, Omise Payment Holdings, which provides a one-stop solution for online payment needs. Through its services, Opn serves thousands of merchants and businesses globally, contributing to a growing economic ecosystem.

ChargeAfter Ltd operates a consumer financing platform that connects merchants with a network of global lenders to provide personalized and responsible financing options at the point of sale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in California and New York, the company offers a data-driven decisioning engine that facilitates real-time financing offers tailored to various consumer credit types. This approach enables approvals for nearly all customer applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers while allowing retailers to implement the platform quickly both online and in-store. ChargeAfter’s platform features detailed transaction reporting and white-label options, enabling merchants to seamlessly integrate multiple financing products into their sales processes. By streamlining credit distribution, ChargeAfter helps merchants boost conversion rates, increase average order values, and foster customer loyalty.