I.R. Japan Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
6035
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 2015
Listing Year
February 2015
Official Website
https://www.irjapan.jp/
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Overview

I.R. Japan Holdings is an investor relations specialist consulting firm founded in 1984, holding the top industry position for shareholder support services targeted at domestic companies.

Current Situation

I.R. Japan Holdings achieved consolidated net sales of approximately 8.4 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 3.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2022, maintaining a solid financial foundation. Its core businesses include substantial shareholder surveys, activist countermeasures, and shareholder meeting operation advisory services, boasting top-level performance in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo with paid-in capital of 865 million yen and around 200 employees, it provides high-specialty services. In recent years, it has focused on strengthening legal compliance and rebuilding internal management systems to improve transparency. It has also established an investigation committee in response to suspicions of violations of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and is working to enhance governance. Looking ahead, it aims to expand into commissioned projects from the Japanese government and overseas investment trend surveys, further broadening its business areas. It is advancing market share expansion in the consulting sector while adapting to changing market environments.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established in 1984 as Japan's first specialist investor relations company.
  • Leads the industry with top-class substantial shareholder survey technology.
  • Headquartered on the 26th floor of the Tokyo Kasumigaseki Building.
  • Rare provider specializing in corporate shareholder meeting operation support.
  • Conducts overseas investment fund trend surveys on commission from the Japanese government.
  • Representative Director Shiro Terashita leads management and management buyouts.
  • In 2023, published an investigation report on conflict-of-interest issues and implemented recurrence prevention measures.
  • Emphasizes in-house education for insider trading prevention.
  • Involved in acquisition defense cases with investment firms as an M&A defense advisor.
  • Deploys multifaceted consulting areas while specializing in core fields.
  • Introduces latest analysis tools utilizing IT and AI.
  • Renowned for responsive handling of shareholder inquiries.
  • Attracts attention as a high-profitability service business despite small scale.
  • Commonly known in the industry by abbreviation IR Japan.
  • Provides advanced specialized technology with approximately 200 employees.

Hidden Connections

  • Founder Shiro Tsuruno, from Boston Consulting Group, laid the industry's foundation.
  • Handles overseas investment fund trend surveys as commissioned work from the Japanese government.
  • Drew attention for conflict-of-interest issues from serving as defense advisor for Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho.
  • Representative Director Shiro Terashita, also a major shareholder, serves as the core of management.
  • PwC Aarata LLC serves as the accounting auditor.
  • Collaborates with numerous related listed companies to provide professional services for businesses.
  • Actively strengthens governance as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee.
  • Holds networks with many major listed companies through shareholder meeting advisory.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand from activist activation
  • Needs for strengthening corporate governance in Japanese companies
  • Spread of shareholder analysis services utilizing digital technology
  • Expanding demand for domestic and international investor trend surveys
  • Growing attention to ESG investment-related services
  • Compliance support demand from financial regulatory strengthening
  • Increase in advisory business accompanying M&A market expansion
  • New service deployment from progress in online shareholder meetings
  • Market trends demanding transparency improvements from customer companies
  • Strengthening of specialized services accompanying increased internal audit demand

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 70% share of Japan's substantial shareholder survey market
  • 80% service automation rate via AI and data analysis
  • ESG response consulting business sales exceeding 2 billion yen
  • Multi-country expansion of global investment trend survey services
  • Establish Japan-leading standards in compliance and internal management
  • Employee satisfaction over 90% through diversity and inclusion promotion
  • Maintain profit margin over 25% by building stable revenue base
  • Strengthen long-term partnerships with major customers
  • Market leader in online shareholder meeting support services
  • Ongoing expansion of sustainability-related services

Business Segments

Shareholder Composition Analysis Service

Overview
Analyzes corporate shareholder composition to support shareholder engagement strategies.
Competitiveness
Largest-scale shareholder data analysis capabilities in Japan
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Securities firms
  • Asset management companies
Products
  • Substantial shareholder surveys
  • Shareholder trend monitoring

Shareholder Meeting Operation Consulting

Overview
Efficient and proper support for planning and operating shareholder meetings.
Competitiveness
Extensive practical know-how and legal expertise
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Audit firms
  • Law firms
Products
  • Meeting operation support
  • Electronic voting support

Activist Response Support

Overview
Grasps activist investor trends and provides countermeasures.
Competitiveness
Advanced investigative capabilities and practical advice
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Investment funds
  • Law firms
Products
  • Market trend surveys
  • Defense strategy development

M&A Advisory

Overview
Strategic planning and intermediary services for corporate acquisitions and defenses.
Competitiveness
M&A track record and legal collaboration strength
Customers
  • Corporate executives
  • Investment funds
  • Financial advisors
Products
  • Strategic acquisition support
  • Acquisition defense construction

Legal and Compliance Consulting

Overview
Provides support for building internal management systems and legal compliance.
Competitiveness
Track record of collaboration with financial supervisory authorities
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Audit firms
  • Regulatory authorities
Products
  • Internal audit support
  • Insider prevention measures

Investor Relations Materials Creation Support

Overview
Supports qualitative improvements in investor information.
Competitiveness
Specialized writing support capabilities
Customers
  • IR personnel
  • Public relations departments
  • Asset management companies
Products
  • IR report creation
  • Disclosure optimization

Data and Technology Services

Overview
Shareholder analysis and risk assessment using IT technology.
Competitiveness
Advanced analysis capabilities through cutting-edge technology
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Research institutions
  • Large corporations
Products
  • Shareholder data analysis tools
  • AI analysis services

International Investment Trend Surveys

Overview
Surveys and provides information on movements and impacts of foreign investment funds.
Competitiveness
Reliability from Japanese government commissions
Customers
  • Government agencies
  • Investment funds
  • Consulting firms
Products
  • Overseas investor monitoring
  • Trend reports

Risk Management Support

Overview
Supports comprehensive risk evaluation and management strengthening for companies.
Competitiveness
Extensive survey experience and specialized knowledge
Customers
  • Corporate management departments
  • Compliance teams
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Risk assessment reports
  • Crisis management advice

Executive and Director Training

Overview
Provides practical education services for executive levels.
Competitiveness
Instructors with rich on-site experience
Customers
  • Management team
  • IR personnel
  • Managers
Products
  • Governance training
  • IR practical training

Stock-Related Administrative Agency

Overview
Efficient agency for stock-related administrative tasks.
Competitiveness
High-precision and rapid operations
Customers
  • Issuing companies
  • Securities agency companies
  • Audit firms
Products
  • Name transfer agency
  • Dividend administration support

ESG Consulting

Overview
Supports management improvements based on ESG standards.
Competitiveness
Latest ESG knowledge and practical response capabilities
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Investment institutions
  • CSR teams
Products
  • ESG evaluation analysis
  • Sustainability strategies

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Top track record in Japan's substantial shareholder survey industry
  • Extensive shareholder meeting operation know-how
  • Trust and commissioned projects from the Japanese government
  • Advanced activist response capabilities
  • Strong internal management and compliance framework
  • High-specialty consulting capabilities
  • Trusted relationships with a wide customer base
  • Focus on legal compliance and governance strengthening
  • Data analysis capabilities leveraging advanced IT
  • Extensive M&A advisory experience

Competitive Advantages

  • Industry-leading share in precision and scope of substantial shareholder surveys
  • Proprietary substantial shareholder identification tools and analysis technology
  • Abundant track record and know-how in activist countermeasures
  • Risk management strength from powerful legal and regulatory response capabilities
  • Public credibility from Japanese government commissioned surveys
  • Comprehensive shareholder meeting operation support
  • Human resource development through specialized training programs
  • Competitive information provision via data analysis and AI utilization
  • One-stop support through diverse service offerings
  • Strict governance for conflict-of-interest risk management

Threats

  • Risk of credibility loss from Financial Instruments and Exchange Act violation suspicions
  • Increased response costs from intensifying legal regulations
  • Market share competition from competitors' IT innovations
  • Rising difficulty of countermeasures due to diversifying and complexifying activists
  • Brand image decline from internal misconduct discoveries
  • Changes in service demand from major shifts in shareholder composition
  • Decline in consulting demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Business operation constraints from strict personal information protection regulations
  • Risk of transaction reductions or withdrawals from major customers
  • Uncertainties in overseas markets and international political situations

Innovations

2023: Formulation of Conflict-of-Interest Risk Management Regulations

Overview
Newly established management regulations based on third-party committee recommendations to ensure transparency.
Impact
Contributes to strengthening internal controls and restoring trust.

2023: Introduction of AI-Utilizing Shareholder Trend Analysis

Overview
Introduced AI technology to begin advanced analysis of shareholder behavior.
Impact
Achieves improved analysis accuracy and rapid responses.

2024: Development of Online Shareholder Meeting Support System

Overview
Developed proprietary system to support hybrid-format shareholder meetings.
Impact
Promotes meeting efficiency and increased participation rates.

2022: Overhaul of Insider Trading Prevention Training Program

Overview
Enhanced training content to address legal amendments and improve risk awareness.
Impact
Promotes company-wide penetration of legal compliance awareness.

2020: Introduction of Cloud-Based Shareholder Management Tool

Overview
Significantly improved data sharing and analysis efficiency using cloud technology.
Impact
Contributes to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction improvements.

2021: Expansion of Overseas Investment Fund Trend Reports

Overview
Enhanced detailed analysis and reporting on trends of major global funds.
Impact
Strengthens customers' global response capabilities.

2024: New ESG Response Consulting Division

Overview
Launched consulting services compliant with ESG evaluation standards.
Impact
Expands support for sustainable management promotion.

2024: Strengthening of Internal Audit Department Framework

Overview
Increased auditors and advanced audit processes to strengthen fraud prevention.
Impact
Contributes to improved audit quality and risk reduction.

2023: Expansion of Corporate Governance Support Program

Overview
Launched governance strengthening seminars and tools for executives.
Impact
Contributes to improving management transparency.

2025: Introduction of Data Security Enhancement Measures

Overview
Incorporates latest cybersecurity measures to protect customer information.
Impact
Significantly reduces information leakage risks.

Sustainability

  • Promoting transparency improvements in internal management systems
  • Strengthening legal compliance and ethical standards education
  • Initiatives to raise employee compliance awareness
  • Expansion of ESG response consulting services
  • Support for sustainable relationships between investors and companies
  • Support for transitioning to sustainable business models
  • Thorough data security and privacy protection
  • Strengthened advice on corporate actions fulfilling social responsibilities
  • Ongoing strengthening of internal audit functions
  • Promoting fairness among stakeholders
  • Optimization of corporate governance frameworks
  • Establishment of insider trading prevention systems