IPO(株式公開支援) | 應和グループ（Ohwa Group）

Listing on the stock exchange is a major event in a company’s business strategy to expand its business, and is an important means of growth strategy to strengthen management resources such as “people,” “goods,” and “money”. While there are many advantages to listing, such as enhancing the company’s social credibility and strengthening the management system, it takes more than two years of preparatory work to go public, including the preparation of various rules and regulations and the establishment of a management system.

Advantages of Going Public

Company Benefits	Increased fundraising capacity and financial strength The ability to raise funds will be increased by opening avenues for direct financing, such as capital increases at market value through public offerings, convertible bonds, and bonds with warrants, thereby enhancing the financial strength of the company. Increase in corporate credibility and social recognition By clearing the rigorous screening process for public disclosure, the company will gain social recognition as an excellent company, which will enhance its image and increase the trust of its business partners. Retaining talented personnel and improving morale Publicly traded companies are regarded as stable and promising workplaces, attracting talented people. In addition, as social recognition increases, employee morale and loyalty to the company improves. Organization of business management and enhancement of internal control system The company’s internal management system evolves from “personal management” to “organizational management”.

Company Benefits

Increased fundraising capacity and financial strength: The ability to raise funds will be increased by opening avenues for direct financing, such as capital increases at market value through public offerings, convertible bonds, and bonds with warrants, thereby enhancing the financial strength of the company.
Increase in corporate credibility and social recognition: By clearing the rigorous screening process for public disclosure, the company will gain social recognition as an excellent company, which will enhance its image and increase the trust of its business partners.
Retaining talented personnel and improving morale: Publicly traded companies are regarded as stable and promising workplaces, attracting talented people. In addition, as social recognition increases, employee morale and loyalty to the company improves.
Organization of business management and enhancement of internal control system: The company’s internal management system evolves from “personal management” to “organizational management”.

Shareholder Benefits	Increase in stock liquidity The shares can be easily bought and sold through the securities market, increasing the redeemability of shares at a fair share price. Increase in asset value of shares Fair share price formation and increased tradability increase the asset and collateral value of shares. Tax Benefits Public disclosure increases objectivity and circulation in terms of stock valuation, and facilitates stock transfers and other inheritance measures.

Shareholder Benefits

Increase in stock liquidity: The shares can be easily bought and sold through the securities market, increasing the redeemability of shares at a fair share price.
Increase in asset value of shares: Fair share price formation and increased tradability increase the asset and collateral value of shares.
Tax Benefits: Public disclosure increases objectivity and circulation in terms of stock valuation, and facilitates stock transfers and other inheritance measures.

“Preliminary Investigation” as the first step in going public

It is natural for an unlisted company to feel unsure of where to start when it comes time to go public, since this is the first time for the company to prepare for a public offering. Why not start with a “preliminary investigation”?

Characteristics of the Preliminary Survey by the Ohwa Group

A preliminary investigation is a short-term investigation conducted to identify “issues” that need to be resolved before an IPO through an understanding of the current status of the company. Audit firms are the most suitable to conduct a preliminary investigation because they are in charge of IPO support services and have the know-how necessary for IPOs due to their constant contact with many listed companies through auditing. Among them, our preliminary investigations have the following characteristics.

Surveys by experts with extensive experience and know-how
Short and economical surveys
Accurate, clear, and specific reporting
Sufficient follow-up system after the survey report

Standard schedule for a “feasibility study”

phase	Contents	personnel
advance preparation	First, we collect materials and conduct a preliminary analysis to understand and diagnose your company’s situation.	2 persons x half day
Company Profile Survey	We will visit your company and through interviews, analyze the current situation and identify various issues that need to be addressed in order to go public.	3 persons x 2 days
report writing	Based on the above results, we will prepare a short term research report on IPOs.	2 people x 2 days
briefing	We will conduct a debriefing session for your company’s top management.	2 persons x half day
		Total 12 person-days

(※)Specific details, number of days, and remuneration will be determined in accordance with your company’s requirements.

The Ohwa Group has produced a compact booklet that provides basic information on business succession, including what risks and problems arise in business succession and what regulations apply in terms of taxation. If you are interested, please contact us using the form linked below.

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Advantages of Going Public

“Preliminary Investigation” as the first step in going public

Characteristics of the Preliminary Survey by the Ohwa Group

Standard schedule for a “feasibility study”

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