[Hosted by IPO and M&A TV] Report on 'Takai Juku' Featuring President Takai of Information Strategy Technology

IR Robotics Co., Ltd. hosted a small-group study session and networking event for executives, featuring Mr. Takai, President and Representative Director of Information Strategy Technology Co., Ltd. (TSE GRT 155A). Mr. Takai is a guest on IR Robotics' business YouTube channel, 'IPO and M&A TV,' and a graduate of their 'Next IPO Club.'

This press release summarizes the highly successful event and shares information on upcoming study sessions.

## About 'IPO and M&A TV'
'IPO and M&A TV' is a YouTube channel that explores the crucial growth choices of 'IPO' and 'M&A' through authentic experiences and decision-making processes.

By featuring public company executives who have experienced IPOs or M&As, the channel delves into the background of their decisions and factors of success or failure, providing practical learning for business leaders and professionals.

## Guest Speaker: President Takai, Information Strategy Technology (TSE GRT 155A)
Information Strategy Technology specializes in internal system development support for major top-tier companies and was listed on the TSE Growth Market in March 2024.

Their performance forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 anticipates 10.702 billion yen in sales and 757 million yen in operating profit. Approximately 80% of their sales come from direct transactions with major companies with over 100 billion yen in annual revenue.

This 'Takai Juku' session focused on the theme: 'The End of the Multi-Layer Subcontracting Structure?! The 0th DX Proposed by the Revolutionary Force in the SI/SES Industry to Change Engineer Salaries through Industry Mechanisms.'

## Key Discussion Topics
- When did you start thinking about an IPO?
- What changes or benefits have you seen since going public?
- What is the secret to getting direct deals with major companies?
- Details regarding the two recent M&A acquisitions.
- How will the SI/SES industry shift in the future?
- Behind the scenes of introducing Claude for Enterprise.

Participating CEOs engaged in practical discussions about their own organizational structures and strategies.

## Upcoming Study Sessions
The 'IPO and M&A TV' YouTube channel regularly holds small-group study sessions and networking events featuring guest public company CEOs.

### [IPO and M&A TV] IBJ (TSE PRM 6071) Ishizaka Juku
- Theme: Direct instruction on the source of 'discontinuous growth' - M&A strategy.
- Guest: Mr. Shigeru Ishizaka, Chairman and Representative Director, IBJ, Inc.
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026, 18:00–21:00
- Venue: XPLACE Kabukicho (inside Tokyu Kabukicho Tower)
- Fee: 8,000 yen
- Target: Representative Directors of companies
- Capacity: First 30 applicants