Since its establishment in 1941 as Japan’s first specialty manufacturer of optical glass, HOYA has diversified into new business areas that exploit the potential of advanced optics technologies. The company has continued to grow as a global enterprise through the expansion of its diverse business activities, which encompass Information Technologies, Eye care, Medical, and Imaging Systems. HOYA will continue to maximize its corporate value for the benefit of all stakeholders in the company in accordance with the following corporate mission: "Dedicated to innovation in information technology, lifestyles and culture, HOYA envisions a world where all can enjoy the good life, living in harmony with nature."​

The Beard Family has a distinguished, business history in Modesto, CA and the surrounding area. We are proud to be able to display, as part of our legacy, a land grant to Mr. Elihu Burritt Beard (the father of our founder, T. K. Beard) dated 1861 and executed by President Abraham Lincoln for land which today remains in the Beard family. What began in the late 1800's as agriculture and farmland has evolved into a prosperous, community-respected corporation. Our first corporate endeavor dates back to 1909 when a group of Modestans proposed the Modesto-Oakdale-Newman Railroad which was given the official corporate name of Modesto Interurban Railway - the predecessor to today's Modesto and Empire Traction Company. While Beard Land Improvement Company, which currently holds the majority of our real estate assets, was not incorporated until 1963, its roots can be traced back to Modesto Interurban Railway which held land and warehouses, and to our parent company, Beard Land and Investment Co., a corporation that was founded in 1926. Beard Land and Investment Co. is comprised of two subsidiaries: Beard Land Improvement Company and Modesto and Empire Traction Company.. Through the years, steady growth and successful investments have made the Beard Companies into a model for a responsible and profitable business. To this day, Beard Land and Investment Co. continues as a family-owned corporation with over 150 shareholders.

Innov8 Partners is an investment holding company started in 2012, with a vision to build value in the investee companies, by providing capital resources, support, and highly skilled and talented management teams. Innov8 Partners has the following business strategy: • To acquire significant stakes in companies which fall within specific sectors of the economy. • To acquire companies where we can organize our combined business skills to grow the business. • To acquire companies that have significant growth potential where we can utilize our skills to lift the growth projectile of the company. Within our corporate portfolio, we maintain controlling interest in the following companies: -Noble Outfitters (www.nobleoutfitters.com) -First Tactical (www.firsttactical.com) -Chefs Menu (www.chefsmenu.com) -Sherpa Adventure Gear (www.Sherpaadventuregear.com)

● Successfully managed human resources for two companies simultaneously, Guardian Arms, Inc. and Canna Culture Corporation, overseeing all aspects of HR, including recruitment, performance management, conflict resolution, and policy development. ● Developed and executed innovative initiatives to enhance workforce quality, working collaboratively with colleagues across different functions within the Human Resources department to drive team projects and share information and resources effectively. ● Facilitated staff and management meetings, ensuring that follow-up inquiries were handled promptly and efficiently, and providing crucial support in fostering an open and productive workplace culture. ● Led the end-to-end recruitment process, from resume collection and candidate screening to interview preparation, offer negotiation, and on-boarding, resulting in the successful recruitment of top talent for the organization. ● Partnered with operations managers to identify training needs and develop tailored solutions to meet those needs, collaborating with senior leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality training programs that effectively enhanced employee skills and knowledge. ● Conducted annual employee performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to support career development and ensure high levels of job performance across the organization. ● Managed employee conflicts proactively, identifying and addressing issues before they escalated and working with colleagues to develop effective solutions that preserved positive working relationships and enhanced team dynamics. ● Fostered a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encouraged positive dialogue and open communication across the organization, resulting in a 75% employee retention rate in an industry where turnover is typically high.