Obic Business Consultants to Host IPO Support Event "IPO Forum ~The Front Lines of IPO Review & Beyond IPO~" on April 17 – Supporting Corporate Growth in Changing Market Conditions with a Professional Network Cultivated Over 40 Years

Press Release Information Title: Obic Business Consultants to Host IPO Support Event "IPO Forum ~The Front Lines of IPO Review & Beyond IPO~" on April 17 – Supporting Corporate Growth in Changing Market Conditions with a Professional Network Cultivated Over 40 Years Subtitle: Company Name: Industry: Body (first 8000 characters): Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "OBC"), a member company of the Software Association of Japan (SAJ), announced that it will hold a special event "IPO Forum ~The Front Lines of IPO Review & Beyond IPO~" on Friday, April 17, 2026, targeting executives and practical staff of companies preparing for IPO and growth companies. For many years, the company has supported companies in their IPO preparations through its core business systems, including the "Kanjyo Bugyo" series, and this event is positioned as one of the culminations of these efforts.

IPO Forum ~The Front Lines of IPO Review & Beyond IPO~, Held on April 17, 2026

Overview OBC has continuously hosted the "IPO Forum," a forum composed of 10 companies supporting IPOs, since 2014. This latest installment, themed "The Front Lines of IPO Review & Beyond IPO," will feature experts active on the front lines explaining everything from the latest review trends to post-listing growth strategies. It will provide practical knowledge for companies to move to the next stage of growth amidst changing IPO market conditions.

Key Features - Jointly organized by 10 companies supporting IPOs, offering comprehensive knowledge from review and practical operations to growth strategies. - Content directly relevant to IPO preparation practices, backed by a track record where over half of listed companies have adopted the "Bugyo Series" in data spanning the past 17 years. - Program structure that reflects real on-site trends, leveraging a network of experts proficient in IPOs, including accountants, tax accountants, and lawyers. - Integrated support for information provision before and after the event, in collaboration with "IPO Compass," a media outlet for IPO-bound companies.

People and Passion Behind This Initiative from the Field — Mami Sakamoto, Manager of Audit Firm Support Office & Corporate Growth Support Office Mami Sakamoto (joined the company in 2005 as a new graduate), Manager of the Audit Firm Support Office and Corporate Growth Support Office in the Development Division, promotes these IPO support activities as a "co-driving coordinator."

Since the establishment of the "Audit Firm Support Office" in 2008, Ms. Sakamoto has deepened collaboration with professional service providers for 18 years, and currently serves as the manager responsible for organizing over 100 seminars annually and operating "IPO Compass," a media outlet for IPO-bound companies.

"When organizing events, we consider what solutions our customers are seeking for their immediate challenges, what services the lecturers/experts want to offer to customers, and if these match customer needs. We constantly act with the 'Win-Win' of customers and experts in mind, and the 'Bugyo Series' naturally comes into play once a trusting relationship is formed."

OBC has built an ecosystem based on the "Sanpo Yoshi" (three-way satisfaction) concept, maximizing the "Win" for customers, partners (professional service providers), and OBC itself. As a crucial point in this ecosystem, Ms. Sakamoto continues to build relationships with experts daily to offer customers diverse growth support options, including M&A and fundraising, even amidst changing IPO market conditions.

For a detailed interview on Ms. Sakamoto's career path and OBC's unique expert ecosystem, please refer to the SAJ 40th Anniversary special article.

Company Overview Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd. Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Development, sales, and support of core business systems "Kanjyo Bugyo Cloud / Bugyo Series" for small to medium-sized enterprises, operation of "IPO Compass" media for IPO-bound companies, etc.

Official Website: https://www.obc.co.jp/ A member company of the Software Association of Japan (SAJ). The Software Association of Japan (SAJ) is an industry organization established with the aim of contributing to the sound development of Japanese industry and the improvement of national life through projects related to the development of the software industry, by gathering companies involved in software products. Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd. is active as a member company.

[Software Association of Japan] The Software Association of Japan (SAJ) is an industry organization that connects all companies, organizations, and individuals involved in software, promoting the realization of a digital society. We have welcomed over 800 member companies and celebrated our 40th anniversary. We will continue to create the future of software and contribute to the promotion of digitalization both domestically and internationally.

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