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Logmi Finance Hosts Seminar on Tokyo Stock Exchange Reforms

Logmi, Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has made significant strides in the field of investor relations (IR) through its media platform, Logmi Finance. On July 2026, it conducted a critical seminar for CFOs and IR professionals of growth market companies titled "How Will IR Change Following the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market Reform? - IR in the Era of 2030 Criteria Revision."

This seminar, co-hosted with the Japan Institute for Financial Economics, featured prominent speakers including Naotaka Ikeda from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Toshihito Goto from the Japan Institute for Financial Economics, and Kuroto Tomiyama, Executive Officer/CRO of Logmi. The event aimed to address the evolving demands for IR activities amid the reforms in the Tokyo Growth Market, focusing on practical insights and discussions.

Approximately 130 participants, accounting for nearly 20% of the growth market companies, attended the seminar both in-person and online. The post-seminar networking session provided an excellent opportunity for IR professionals and CFOs to share their challenges, beliefs, and solutions. Attendees expressed concerns related to improving liquidity, dialogues with individual investors, refining equity stories, and executing IR activities despite limited resources.

Background and Overview

The reforms being implemented in the Tokyo Growth Market are seeking to enhance its functionality. Companies listed in the growth market are now required to showcase a higher potential for growth and effectively relay their growth narratives to the market. However, many IR professionals from growth companies voiced common struggles such as: "Our disclosures aren’t reaching their intended audience," "We lack sufficient engagement with investors," and "I don’t feel IR is contributing to our corporate value."

Taking these concerns into account, the seminar featured an interview format exploring the findings from a Tokyo Stock Exchange survey addressing the expectations surrounding growth companies' IR practices. This interaction between speakers and participants shed light on the realistic challenges faced in the IR domain and allowed for the discussion of the critical roles expected of IR professionals.

Seminar Program

Part 1: What Does the Tokyo Stock Exchange Expect from the Growth Market?

• - Background of the Growth Market Reforms
• - Key Issues Identified by the Tokyo Stock Exchange
• - Emphasis on “High Growth” and its Significance
• - Requirements for the 2030 Criteria Revision Era

Part 2: Insights from the Survey Results for the Future of Growth Companies' IR

• - Necessary Elements for Dialogue with Investors
• - Evolution of the IR Role
• - Transitioning from “Disclosure” to “Enhancing Corporate Value”
• - Expected Roles of IR Professionals

Speakers

• - Naotaka Ikeda - Senior Manager, Listing Division Planning Group, Tokyo Stock Exchange
• - Toshihito Goto - Vice President/Representative Director, Japan Institute for Financial Economics
• - Kuroto Tomiyama - Executive Officer/CRO, Logmi

Participant Feedback

Responses from post-seminar surveys highlighted a multitude of insightful takeaways relevant to IR practices. One participant remarked, “The seminar precisely focused on the areas where we face difficulties; particularly highlighting the expectations individual investors have of growth companies was invaluable.” Others acknowledged the necessity of tailoring strategies to their specific contexts rather than simply emulating other firms, while some recognized the uniqueness of each company’s equity story.

Value Offered by Logmi Finance

Logmi Finance serves as an IR information platform that transcribes the content of earnings presentations, IR seminars, and investor meetings into comprehensible articles. By accurately conveying corporate messages, it aims to bridge the information gap between public companies and investors, fostering more open IR communications. Furthermore, Logmi Finance also engages in supporting the hosting of IR events targeting individual investors and creating IR content that resonates with investors.

For companies listed on the growth market, effectively communicating growth strategies and business appeal, along with fostering dialogues with investors under constrained IR resources, represents a significant challenge. Logmi Finance remains committed to supporting the IR initiatives of companies through targeted information dissemination and event facilitation for IR professionals and management.

About Logmi Finance

Logmi Finance is driven by the mission to "Open IR to All," acting as an IR tech innovator aimed at making the power of IR visible by connecting companies with investors. They publish verbatim accounts of IR events such as earnings presentations, merging the voices of IR and media to enhance both the volume and quality of IR activities. The platform is rapidly being adopted by over 1,700 enterprises, establishing itself as a prominent finance media in Japan.

For further inquiries about the IR solutions offered by Logmi Finance, companies can reach out through their website:
Logmi Finance Contact

Upcoming Seminar Information

Logmi Finance regularly organizes practical seminars tailored for IR professionals and CFOs. Upcoming themes include:

• - Why Do Certain Competitors Get Media Coverage? - Insights for Optimizing Investor Targeting and Channels

Date: September 10 (Thursday), 18:00-19:00
Format: Online via Zoom
Details: Event Link

• - What Aspects of Financial Statements Influence Investors' Decision Not to Buy?

Date: September 28 (Monday), Seminar 19:00-19:45 / Networking 19:45-21:00
Format: Hybrid (Logmi Head Office & Zoom)
Details: Event Link
Note: Participation might be restricted for those not eligible.