Profile: Aozora Bank Ltd (8304.T)

Aozora Bank, Ltd. (the Bank) is a Japan-based regional bank that provides a range of banking services. The Bank operates in two business divisions. The Banking division is engaged in the provision of banking services, including deposit, loan, domestic and foreign currency exchange, as well as debt services through central branch and 19 branches. The Others segment is engaged in the securities business, such as securities trading, investment and brokerage services, as well as the trust business, debt management and collection, and venture capital investment. As of March 31, 2012, the Bank had 12 consolidated subsidiaries. On December 21, 2011, the Company fully acquired a Tokyo-based company.