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Seminar on Stock Options in IPO Preparation

On October 7, 2026, Bridge Consulting Group, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank, will host an insightful seminar titled "Understanding Stock Options: Strategies in Uncertain IPO Times". The event will take place on the 13th floor of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank's Osaka Building. With the recent stagnation in the number of companies going public, businesses are finding it challenging to establish capital policies based on predictable IPO timelines.

This seminar aims to leverage publicly available data regarding firms that have successfully gone public to analyze current trends and help participants understand what strategies leading companies are employing. The speakers will elaborate on various aspects of stock option design considering the unpredictability of IPO timings and offer personalized consultations to attendees.

Key Topics Covered

1. Trends in Stock Options

• - Analysis of recent trends in stock options focusing on grant ratios, timing, eligible participants, and exercise conditions.

2. Tax-Qualified vs Non-Qualified Stock Options

• - Understanding the distinctions and applications of tax-qualified stock options, non-qualified stock options, and equity compensation.

3. Practical Adaptations to Tax Reforms

• - Insights into effective responses to recent changes in tax legislation affecting stock options.

4. Management Post-Grant

• - Best practices for managing stock options after they have been granted.

5. Case Studies

• - Individual cases exploring stock option designs that could be beneficial if IPO timelines extend, insights into grant ratios, key considerations for IPO audits, and how to effectively communicate with auditing firms and lead underwriters.

Target Audience

This event is beneficial for:

• - CFOs, heads of management planning, administration managers, and HR officers of mid to late-stage IPO preparation companies.
• - CEOs, COOs, and CFO candidates of early-stage startups.
• - Those unsure about the choice of stock option frameworks and grant ratios, or considering revisiting existing issued stock options.

Program Schedule

• - 15:00 - Registration Begins
• - 15:30 - 16:40 - Part 1: Stock Option Trends and Case Studies
• - 16:40 - 17:30 - Part 2: Networking and Individual Consultations (standing buffet format)
• - 17:30 - Conclusion

Seminar Details

• - Date: October 7, 2026
• - Time: 15:30 - 17:30 (Registration starts at 15:00)
• - Location: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank Osaka Building, 13F, 3-6-3 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0044
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Registration Deadline: October 6, 2026, 18:00
• - Conditions: Limited to 30 representatives from IPO preparation companies and startups (maximum of 2 per company).

Please note that registration will close once capacity is reached. For those wishing to partake in individual consultations, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Participation by individuals from the same industry may be restricted.

Featured Speakers

• - Issei Yoshihara, Junior Fellow, IPO Consulting Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank: With over 20 years in IPO consulting, Issei brings significant experience in capital policy and stock option design, having consulted more than 100 companies annually.

• - Eriko Fujimura, Manager, Consulting Division, Bridge Consulting Group: Eriko has over 15 years of experience in accounting and internal control audits across various industries, and now provides extensive support to IPO-bound and publicly-listed companies regarding stock valuations and options.

About Bridge Consulting Group

Bridge Consulting Group is dedicated to creating a platform that aggregates the knowledge and experiences of certified public accountants to provide optimal solutions. Their services span IPOs, M&A, financial consulting, risk management, and talent acquisition, catering to publicly listed firms, prepping IPO companies, and startups.

For more information about the seminar and to register, visit Bridge Consulting Group's website.