Integral To Sponsor Bankrupted Yohji Yamamoto Inc

Integral, a Tokyo-based investment firm, announced that it has agreed to sponsor both Yohji Yamamoto Inc. and Limi Yamamoto Inc. which filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors on October 9, 2009. Integral will set up a SPC to acquire businesses from internationally respected, high-end clothing brands. Mr. Yoshihiro Henmi of Integral, who was the former vice president of Adidas Japan will become chairman of the new Yohji Yamamoto Inc. and Limi Yamamoto Inc.