Imamura Securities

Basic Information

Stock Code: 7175
Industry: Securities, Commodity Futures Trading
Category Detail: Securities
Prefecture: Ishikawa Prefecture
Establishment Year: July 1944
Listing Year: December 2014
Official Website: https://www.imamura.co.jp/
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Overview

Imamura Securities is the largest regional securities firm in the Hokuriku region, established in 1944, with strengths in a community-based sales network and proprietary system development, primarily handling investment trusts and stock trading.

Current Situation

Imamura Securities recorded net sales of approximately 5 billion yen, operating income of approximately 1.87 billion yen, and net profit of approximately 1.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2021, maintaining sound management in regional finance. It operates a sales network centered on the three Hokuriku prefectures and has built a system to support internet trading through proprietary capital and human resource management. It handles a wide range of stocks, investment trusts, pensions, and insurance to meet regional needs. Since listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market in 2014, it has responded to diversifying customer needs and actively introduced IT technologies such as tablet devices. In 2022, it discontinued its commodity futures trading business to focus on core operations. Moving forward, it aims to advance growth strategies based on community-oriented management and system development, including expanding handling of unlisted stocks through shareholder communities and launching new services.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

One of the oldest securities firms in the Hokuriku region
Famous for TV commercials featuring a shrike motif since 1977
Early adoption of tablet devices by sales staff is an example in the region
Community focus seen in handling shareholder communities for unlisted stocks
Possesses extensive sales network spanning the three Hokuriku prefectures
Management succession by the Imamura family continues with chairman and president
Regional securities firm listed on TSE Standard in 2014
Registered as financial instruments business operator with Hokuriku Finance Bureau (No. 3)
Securities information corner by sales staff broadcast on radio
Continues in-house IT system development
CM song sung by Peggy Hayama with a melancholic tone remains popular locally
Handling of unlisted stocks via shareholder communities is a feature
Focuses on developing region-limited fund products
Provides internet trading assisted by sales staff
Deploys many branches in Fukui, Toyama, and Ishikawa for local-oriented management

Hidden Connections

Sales staff support system is referenced by securities firms in other regions
Strong collaborative relationships with regional financial institutions and local governments
Plays a role in supporting regional economy through securities information on Hokuriku Broadcasting Radio
CM ongoing since 1977 is the oldest example among local securities firms
Imamura family management succession supports long-term stability
Unlisted stock handling via shareholder communities is a unique regional service
In-house IT system development capability differentiates from other regional firms
Financial product brokerage bases exert influence on local SMEs and governments

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increasing asset management demand due to aging population in Hokuriku
Improved sales efficiency through IT technology utilization
Expansion of unlisted stock trading services
Strengthened financial support for regional economic revitalization
Enrichment of diverse financial products such as investment trusts
New customer acquisition based on trust from local customers
Improved customer convenience through digitalization expansion
Expansion of financial education and information services
Leveraging securities regulation easing and IT standard advancements
Strengthened response to ESG investments

Strategic Goals

Achieve top market share in securities in Hokuriku region
Further advancement and in-house promotion of IT systems
Promote unlisted stock trading and launch new services
Promote DX (digital transformation) of regional financial services
Diversify revenue through customer base expansion and diversification
Enrich ESG-compliant products and services
Optimal integration of sales bases and digital channels
Strengthen regional rollout of financial literacy programs
Establish sustainable management foundation
Develop new business models deepening regional collaborations

Business Segments

Corporate Financial Product Brokerage

Overview

Provides asset management support and financial product brokerage for regional corporations

Competitiveness

Community-based sales network and proprietary developed systems

Customers

Local governments
Small and medium enterprises
Financial institutions
Public organizations

Products

Corporate investment trusts
Retirement benefit management plans
Bond issuance brokerage
Asset management consulting

Financial Technology Development

Overview

Promotes sales support and operational efficiency through in-house developed IT systems

Competitiveness

High-quality in-house system development capabilities

Customers

Securities sales staff
Investors
Internal operations departments

Products

Trading support systems
Customer management software
Risk management tools

Investor Seminars and Information Services

Overview

Provides information and educational services to regional investors

Competitiveness

Close local customer contacts and diverse information network

Customers

Individual investors
Corporate investment departments
Financial product trading professionals

Products

Stock investment seminars
Market reports
Investment consulting services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Sales network specialized in the Hokuriku region
Proprietary securities systems
Customer support by sales staff
Stable financial base
Wide lineup of financial products
Trust as the oldest in the region
Transparency as a listed company
Handling of unlisted stocks
Abundant pension and insurance products
Close communication with customers
Efficient sales through IT adoption

Competitive Advantages

Store network spanning the three Hokuriku prefectures and community-based sales
Differentiation through internet trading supported by sales staff
Diverse services including handling of unlisted stocks
Operational efficiency and quality control through in-house systems
Largest capital base among regional securities firms specialized in securities
Responds to customer needs with region-specific investment trusts and funds
Improved convenience through sales staff use of tablet devices

Threats

Intensifying competition with major securities firms
Increased operational burden from strengthened financial regulations
Revenue fluctuations due to rising market volatility
Decline in trading from sluggish local economy
Sophistication of IT security risks
Delays in responding to diversifying customer needs
Rise of alternative financial services

Innovations

2022: Discontinuation of Commodity Futures Trading Business

Overview: Ended commodity futures trading business to focus and concentrate operations
Impact: Stabilization of revenue structure and strengthening of core business

2021: Introduction of Tablet Devices for Sales Staff

Overview: Promotes improved sales convenience and agile response
Impact: Improved customer response speed and sales efficiency

2020: Launch of Shareholder Community for Unlisted Stocks

Overview: Launched support service for trading unlisted local company stocks
Impact: Expansion of customer base and creation of new revenue sources

2024: Update of Sales Support System

Overview: Refreshed in-house developed system with latest technologies
Impact: Efficiency for sales staff and advanced customer management

2023: Expansion of Internet Trading Functions

Overview: Enhanced usability and trading flexibility
Impact: Achieved improved customer satisfaction and increased users

2025: Considering Introduction of AI Chatbot

Overview: Exploring new technology to improve efficiency of customer inquiries
Impact: Will contribute to future improvements in customer service quality

2021: Renewal of Mobile App

Overview: Enhanced convenience and operability of smartphone trading environment
Impact: Leads to acquisition of younger customers and trading activation

2022: Strengthened Security Measures

Overview: Introduced multi-layered defense system to protect customer information
Impact: Improved system security and ensured trust

2023: Launch of Regional Investment Fund

Overview: Established fund to strengthen funding for local companies
Impact: Supports regional economic revitalization and customer asset building

2020: Expansion of Web Seminars

Overview: Strengthened customer education through online seminars
Impact: Acquired new customers and strengthened relationships with existing ones

Sustainability

Financial support for regional economic revitalization
Energy-saving office operations and resource conservation
Strengthened customer information protection
Continuous participation in regional contribution events
Promotion of paperless operations with environmental consideration
Employee health promotion programs
Diversity promotion and workplace improvements for ease of work
Establishment of support systems for regional disasters
Initiatives to improve financial literacy
Maintaining trust through thorough compliance
Provision of sustainable finance products
Participation in environmental conservation projects