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Seminar Overview: 41st Study Session in Osaka on Reverse Import IPOs

Date & Time: February 24, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00 (Doors open at 16:50)

Introduction

On February 24, 2026, the Bridge Consulting Group will host the 41st seminar in Osaka, focused on building management systems for companies in Vietnam pursuing reverse import IPOs. This unique event will explore complex management issues related to overseas entities and emphasize the cultivation of internal controls and corporate culture. Participants can benefit from insights shared by experienced professionals, making it a rare learning opportunity.

Guest Speakers

Addressing attendees will be prominent industry figures such as Mr. Kazuma Hirakawa, President of Hybrid Technologies, alongside certified public accountants (CPAs) and attorneys with substantial experience. They will touch on themes including the unique challenges of establishing management departments and internal controls for Japanese corporations based overseas,

Topics of Discussion

1. Establishing Management Structures: The intricacies of managing Japanese corporations with overseas bases, focusing on practical implementation along with cultural differences and corporate visions.
2. Achieving On-Schedule IPOs Despite COVID-19: Strategies for realizing initial public offerings (IPOs) against the backdrop of the pandemic and how to adjust budgets from N-1 to N phases.
3. Career Transitions: Insight into the transition from CFO to CEO, especially in cases of international leadership succession from foreign-found CEOs.

Networking Opportunity

After the main seminar, attendees are encouraged to participate in a networking session, allowing for face-to-face interactions with speakers and fellow attendees. This is an excellent chance for valuable exchanges, including business card exchanges and opportunities to ask questions to experts and peers.

Seminar Details

• - Location: 11F, Osaka Securities Exchange Building, 1-8-16 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
• - Access:

- 8-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station via the underground pedestrian path, Midosuji Line
- Direct access from Kitahama Station via Keihan Line

• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Registration Period: From January 23, 2026, at 16:00 to February 23, 2026, at 16:00
• - Participation Requirements: Targets individuals affiliated with IPO aspirants (up to two representatives allowed per company). Participants should respect confidentiality agreements, refrain from any sales actions, and must be present in person as online streaming will not be provided. Attendees must consent to photography during the seminar.

About the Organizers

Bridge Consulting Group is specialized in supporting IPOs, M&A, and growth financing services, along with risk management, sharing financial reporting knowledge, and assisting in acquiring executive talent for various stages of corporate firms. The company is dedicated to creating a sharing platform for CPAs to connect and collaborate effectively.

Presenters' Profiles

• - Kazuma Hirakawa: The President of Hybrid Technologies, has extensive experience in the consulting field. After passing the CPA exam in 2005, he has held various significant roles, culminating in his current leadership position.
• - Naohira Yoshinaga: CEO of YFAF, he has a rich background in guiding firms through IPO processes and has held executive positions in various relevant sectors.
• - Hiroyuki Nakayama: An executive officer at Bridge Consulting Group, specializing in supporting growing companies through management enhancements.
• - Nobuyuki Fujii: A managing partner and attorney with experience in international business law, particularly within Greater China and venture support alongside executing numerous IPOs.

Understanding the complexities of international business operations is essential in today's global economy, and this seminar aims to bridge knowledge gaps through practical insights from experts in various fields. We invite you to take part in this insightful event and join us in crafting robust management systems for overcoming IPO challenges in a transnational context.