Kura Sushi Executive to Deliver Keynote Address on Elements of Success for Cross-Border Listings<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
TOKYO<\/span> and NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, April 16, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Japan Go IPO Summit<\/a><\/u><\/b>, co-hosted by Nasdaq<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0and MarcumAsia<\/a><\/u><\/b>, is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of speakers for its 2025 event, which will be held on June 5th<\/span> at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.<\/p>\n Keitaro Ishii<\/span><\/b>, Director of Kura Sushi USA<\/span>, Inc.<\/b> (NASDAQ: KRUS), will headline the summit with a keynote fireside chat, sharing “The Secrets to Long-Term Success as a U.S. Public Company<\/b>.” Kura Sushi’s journey from a Japan<\/span>-based innovator to a thriving U.S.-listed brand provides a blueprint for Japanese companies looking to globalize and access U.S. capital markets.<\/p>\n Also joining the speaker roster is Coincheck Group<\/b> (NASDAQ: CNCK)<\/b>, one of the most high-profile Japanese tech companies to successfully list in the U.S. via a SPAC merger. Keigo Takegahara<\/b>, Senior Executive Director & CFO, and Noriko Takase<\/span><\/b>, General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department, will offer an inside view of Coincheck’s journey to NASDAQ, lessons learned through the de-SPAC process, and how the company is building visibility and investor confidence post-listing. Mr. Junsei Ryu<\/span>, Chairman and CEO of TOYO Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: TOYO) <\/b>and Abalance Corporation (TSE: 3856)<\/b>, will share the unique perspective of leading public companies listed on both the Nasdaq and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.<\/p>\n The full-day summit will unite senior executives, investors, and advisors to explore IPO readiness, cross-border strategies, and capital raising in the U.S. public markets. Speakers include leaders from firms that have taken Japanese companies public via traditional IPOs and SPACs and from institutions that support public companies post-listing.<\/p>\n “The interest among Japanese companies in pursuing U.S. listings is stronger than ever, driven by a new wave of leadership focused on global expansion and accessing the unparalleled resources of the U.S. capital markets,” stated Drew Bernstein<\/span>, Co-Chair of MarcumAsia. “This summit is designed to provide actionable knowledge, drawn from the experiences of those who have had successful listings and the expertise of leading dealmakers and advisors.”<\/p>\n Featured Speakers and Panels<\/b><\/p>\n The Japan Go IPO Summit will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers, including:<\/p>\n The summit will cover essential topics such as:<\/p>\n Co-Hosts<\/b><\/p>\n Organizing Sponsor<\/b><\/p>\n Registration is now open<\/b>\u00a0for this invitation-only event<\/b>. Attendance is free, but space is limited. For more information, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.aummedia.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Press Contact: CEO, AUM Media \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n Kura Sushi Executive to Deliver Keynote Address on Elements of Success for Cross-Border Listings<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n TOKYO<\/span> and NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, April 16, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Japan Go IPO Summit<\/a><\/u><\/b>, co-hosted by Nasdaq<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0and MarcumAsia<\/a><\/u><\/b>, is proud to announce an exceptional lineup of speakers for its 2025 event, which will be held on June 5th<\/span> at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.<\/p>\n Keitaro Ishii<\/span><\/b>, Director of Kura Sushi USA<\/span>, Inc.<\/b> (NASDAQ: KRUS), will headline the summit with a keynote fireside chat, sharing “The Secrets to Long-Term Success as a U.S. Public Company<\/b>.” Kura Sushi’s journey from a Japan<\/span>-based innovator to a thriving U.S.-listed brand provides a blueprint for Japanese companies looking to globalize and access U.S. capital markets.<\/p>\n Also joining the speaker roster is Coincheck Group<\/b> (NASDAQ: CNCK)<\/b>, one of the most high-profile Japanese tech companies to successfully list in the U.S. via a SPAC merger. Keigo Takegahara<\/b>, Senior Executive Director & CFO, and Noriko Takase<\/span><\/b>, General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department, will offer an inside view of Coincheck’s journey to NASDAQ, lessons learned through the de-SPAC process, and how the company is building visibility and investor confidence post-listing. Mr. Junsei Ryu<\/span>, Chairman and CEO of TOYO Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: TOYO) <\/b>and Abalance Corporation (TSE: 3856)<\/b>, will share the unique perspective of leading public companies listed on both the Nasdaq and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.<\/p>\n The full-day summit will unite senior executives, investors, and advisors to explore IPO readiness, cross-border strategies, and capital raising in the U.S. public markets. Speakers include leaders from firms that have taken Japanese companies public via traditional IPOs and SPACs and from institutions that support public companies post-listing.<\/p>\n “The interest among Japanese companies in pursuing U.S. listings is stronger than ever, driven by a new wave of leadership focused on global expansion and accessing the unparalleled resources of the U.S. capital markets,” stated Drew Bernstein<\/span>, Co-Chair of MarcumAsia. “This summit is designed to provide actionable knowledge, drawn from the experiences of those who have had successful listings and the expertise of leading dealmakers and advisors.”<\/p>\n Featured Speakers and Panels<\/b><\/p>\n The Japan Go IPO Summit will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers, including:<\/p>\n\n
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