Strike Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, Securities Code 6196), a business company of Strike Group Corporation, will hold a special seminar titled "PRO MARKET 2.0 - New Trends in Growth Strategy" at the Fukuoka Stock Exchange on July 27, 2026 (Mon).

PRO MARKET 2.0 - New Trends in Growth Strategy

Event Overview

Against the backdrop of the Tokyo Stock Exchange's market restructuring (2022), the full application of listing maintenance standards (from 2025 onwards), and the review of disclosure operations in the PRO MARKET system, corporate listing strategies are at a turning point. This seminar will delve into the latest trends from the perspectives of the market, securities, and management, covering explanations of the Tokyo PRO MARKET system and the potential for "step-up listings" aiming for sustainable growth by strategically utilizing the Tokyo/Fukuoka PRO MARKET.

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*This is a limited-capacity event and will close once full.

Event Details

Date & Time: July 27, 2026 (Mon) 15:00-17:00

Venue: Fukuoka Stock Exchange Main Conference Room (Fukuoka Securities Building, 2-14-2 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka)

Co-hosted by: Securities Association of Japan Fukuoka Stock Exchange / Strike Corporation

Program

Introduction

Part 1: Talk Session - Latest Trends and Growth Scenarios in the PRO MARKET

Part 2: Talk Session - The Reality of Listing on PRO MARKET from a Business Company's Perspective

Part 3: Networking Reception

Speaker Introductions

Hidehiko Kaku, Senior Executive Officer, Head of Sales Department, Securities Association of Japan Fukuoka Stock Exchange

Hidehiko Kaku, Senior Executive Officer, Head of Sales Department, Securities Association of Japan Fukuoka Stock Exchange

Mr. Kaku began his career at a regional bank and, after two secondments, transferred to the Fukuoka Stock Exchange in April 2025. As Head of Sales, he directly visits over 100 companies aspiring to list each year (including web meetings) to provide consultation on listing.

With a strong passion for supporting corporate growth, he has been working to create markets tailored to different growth stages since his secondment decision in April 2021. On December 16, 2024, he established the "Fukuoka PRO Market," a market for professionals. In addition to the emerging market Q-Board, he is dedicated to supporting companies in their step-up process.

Genichi Wakimoto, Director, Senior Executive Officer, Head of Investment Banking Division, Phillip Securities Japan Ltd.

Mr. Wakimoto has been involved in public offerings for 40 years. During this time, he spent 17 years handling stock listing practicalities in the underwriting departments of Daiwa Securities and Rakuten Securities. He also gained experience in listing practices working for venture companies in Japan and Singapore. Leveraging his experience in listing practices on Singapore's Catalist market, he was deeply involved in the establishment of the TOKYO AIM market (the predecessor to the TOKYO PRO Market) in 2010 and the transition to the TPM market in 2012, including rule-making, and has consistently focused on the development of this market. He is the only securities professional in the industry who knows the history of the TPM market. His current Investment Banking Division oversees lead managing underwriter duties for the TPM market, lead managing underwriter duties for general markets, acting as an agent for TOB (Take-over Bid) and corporate finance operations such as fundraising.

Genichi Wakimoto, Director, Senior Executive Officer, Head of Investment Banking Division, Phillip Securities Japan Ltd.

Part 2: Speaker

Koudai Fukuoka, Representative Director, Houyou Co., Ltd.

Koudai Fukuoka, Representative Director, Houyou Co., Ltd.

Born in Kitakyushu City in 1981. After working in corporate sales at a comprehensive OA equipment trading company, he gained industry experience at a local IT company. In 2014, he established Houyou Co., Ltd. (now 寶結 Co., Ltd.) in his hometown of Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, and became its Representative Director and President. Focusing on BOP (Business Operation Provider) to support customers' business operations from a practical standpoint, he promotes problem-solving for local communities and business transformation for companies and government agencies. In April 2026, the company successfully listed on the TOKYO PRO Market and Fukuoka PRO Market.

Part 1 & 2 Moderator

Naoto Matsumoto, Representative Director, ABAKAM Inc.

Naoto Matsumoto, Representative Director, ABAKAM Inc.

Joined Future Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "FVC") in 2002. In 2016, he became the youngest Representative Director and President of FVC among listed financial companies. Over six and a half years, he established approximately 50 funds totaling 24 billion yen and created a business model independent of IPOs. He retired as FVC President at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in 2022. In the same year, he was appointed Executive Partner of Strike Corporation.

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Strike Group Corporation

Strike Group Corporation

Name: Strike Group Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, Securities Code 6196)

Location: 15F, Mitsui Bussan Building, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Kunihiko Arai, Representative Director and President

Established: July 1997

Business Activities: M&A Support

URL: https://www.strike.co.jp/

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