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Ishirei Corporation Announces New Advisor Appointment

Ishirei Corporation, headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kazunari Shioda, former head of listing examination at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, as an advisor. This strategic addition aims to enhance the company's efficient IPO preparation tools under the management philosophy of providing 'ease' in IPO processes. The company has been developing a platform named 'Hajime no IPO' (First IPO) that assists businesses in streamlining internal management and document creation during their IPO journey.

Background and Objectives of the Appointment

Kazunari Shioda brings with him an impressive career at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, where he held various roles, including Director of Listing Examination, Division Head of Listing Promotion, and Financial Director. His tenure included oversight of numerous IPO applications, participation in market system reforms, reclassification of market segments, and the establishment of the Mothers market, making significant contributions to the development of Japan's capital markets.

Ishirei Corporation aims to standardize and streamline the IPO preparation process. By welcoming Mr. Shioda as an advisor, the company seeks to leverage his extensive knowledge and expertise to further strengthen relations with the capital markets, including the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This will allow Ishirei to provide reliable, practical support to companies intending to go public.

Profile of Kazunari Shioda

Kazunari Shioda began his career at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1990. He spent about 20 years in the Listing Examination Division and four years in the Listing Promotion Division, garnering significant experience in IPO-related activities.

During the establishment of the Mothers market in 1999, he played an instrumental role in developing rules and operations, overseeing applications from numerous aspiring companies. From 2011 to 2015, he focused on IPO support services in the Listing Promotion Division. Later, in his capacity as the Head of the Listing Examination Division (2019-2023), Mr. Shioda was involved in the examination processes of over 400 companies.

After 34 years at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mr. Shioda has now established Syncopation Corporation, where he continues to serve as an advisor to many IPO stakeholders leveraging his wealth of experience.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Ishirei Corporation is committed to enhancing the quality of its services. With Mr. Shioda's expertise in IPOs, the company aims to create a new standard in IPO services, providing 'ease' and support to IPO stakeholders.

About Hajime no IPO

Hajime no IPO is a SaaS tool designed to assist companies in creating the necessary documents required during the IPO preparation process. During this period, organizations undergo due diligence (DD) from various stakeholders, including the exchange, brokerage firms, and auditing companies. The challenge lies in knowing 'when,' 'what,' and 'how' to create these documents. Hajime no IPO aims to support the practical teams within companies to navigate this complexity. For more details, please visit their service site: Hajime no IPO.

Company Overview

Ishirei Corporation is dedicated to developing and operating IPO support tools, including Hajime no IPO, alongside providing IPO/IR consulting and budget formulation support. Established on September 1, 2020, and headquartered in Tokyo's Chuo area, the company is led by CEO Kim Seung-ji with a capital of 10 million yen (including capital reserves).

Contact Information

• - Email: [email protected] (Include 'Hajime no IPO' in the subject line)
• - Phone: 03-5050-2871 (Mention 'Hajime no IPO' when calling)