rakumo Enters Sales Partnership with Revival Core for 'SmartVision IR' Video Streaming Service for Listed Companies

rakumo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Group CEO: Koji Shimizu), a developer and provider of SaaS services, and Revival Core Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideto Yamazaki), a provider of consulting services for M&A and Value Up support for listed companies, announced today that they have signed a sales partnership agreement. Under this agreement, Revival Core will begin selling 'SmartVision IR,' an IR video streaming service for listed companies provided by rakumo.

## Background and Objectives

With recent changes in Tokyo Stock Exchange market segments and stricter listing maintenance criteria, many listed companies are facing the challenge of achieving sustainable growth and improving corporate value. To obtain appropriate market valuation, it is essential for companies to pursue both 'value creation'—utilizing internal and external resources through business restructuring and M&A—and 'effective IR activities' to accurately communicate this to shareholders and investors.

rakumo supports corporate IR activities through 'SmartVision IR,' an IR video streaming service that enhances investor engagement.

Revival Core, with the mission of 'maximizing value that is not yet appropriately evaluated,' provides management support through professionals with extensive experience in M&A teams and finance for listed companies.

This partnership makes it possible to support companies in an end-to-end manner, from the creation of corporate value to information disclosure to the market.

## Specific Initiatives

Through this partnership, the two companies will realize the provision of comprehensive services to improve corporate value from both M&A and IR perspectives.

Leveraging Revival Core’s knowledge of M&A and Value Up, they will create new growth engines and raise the potential of listed companies, such as through resource shifting to growth areas and business restructuring.

Furthermore, the improved corporate value and growth strategies will be effectively communicated to the market utilizing rakumo’s 'SmartVision IR.' By leveraging the service’s unique 'Direct Display System' for high-visibility IR video delivery and producing high-quality English-language IR videos that resonate with international investors, the companies will maximize appeal to investors both domestically and abroad.

By linking 'actual value enhancement (M&A)' with 'awareness enhancement (IR),' they will provide comprehensive support for efforts to improve corporate value in the market.

## Overview and Key Features of SmartVision IR

'SmartVision IR' is an IR video delivery and production service designed to make distributing financial results presentation videos and other IR content easy and efficient directly on a company's IR page.

### High Visibility and Usability with Direct Video Display on IR Pages

SmartVision IR provides a unique 'Direct Display System' that allows videos to be streamed directly on a company's IR page. This eliminates the need for external links or redirections to third-party video services, making it easier for investors to find content within complex IR sites. Features such as chapter navigation and material downloads are included to ensure an accessible and user-friendly experience.

### Efficient Video Delivery System to Reduce Operational Burden

Initial deployment is simple, and subsequent updates can be handled with a single click. Content across multiple pages can be updated in bulk, significantly reducing the operational load for frequently updated IR content such as earnings briefings and corporate presentations.

### High-Quality English IR Video Production for International Investors

SmartVision IR supports the production of English-language IR videos. This includes translating the presenter's speech and creating videos with natural-sounding English voiceovers. By handling everything from translation and dubbing to production and distribution in a one-stop manner, the service helps companies accurately convey their messages and business content to international investors.