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Micware Co., Ltd. Announces New Equity Research Report from Alphaterra Advisory

Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) announced the release of a new company-sponsored equity research report on its American Depositary Shares prepared by Alphaterra Advisory, a strategic consulting and investor relations firm.

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Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) announced the release of a new company-sponsored equity research report on its American Depositary Shares prepared by Alphaterra Advisory, a strategic consulting and investor relations firm. Micware engaged Alphaterra to increase awareness and exposure of its automotive and mobility software solutions among global investors.

According to Micware, the report was commissioned and paid for by the company, with Alphaterra receiving $50,000 in cash for its preparation and publication. Micware cautions investors to consider the paid nature of the engagement, notes that neither the press release nor the report constitute investment advice or an offer to sell securities, and urges investors to conduct their own due diligence and consult professional advisors.

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Market move: MWC -5.37% in the Aug 7 session. company-sponsored research report

-10.2% Trough Tracked
$91.39M Market Cap

On Aug 7, the day this news came out, MWC closed 5.37% below the previous close. Argus tracked a trough of -10.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner recorded 3 alerts for this stock that day.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Aug 7 session.

Key Figures

Research payment: $50,000.00 ADS representation: 1 ordinary share Company founding: 2003 +4 more
Research payment
$50,000.00
Cash paid to Alphaterra Advisory for report preparation and publication
ADS representation
1 ordinary share
Each American Depositary Share represents one ordinary share
Company founding
2003
Micware founding year
Automotive software experience
over 20 years
Company experience since founding
IVI supplier ranking
9th
Japan-based Tier 1 suppliers by IVI revenue as of February 28, 2024
Operating entities
six
Operating entities across Japan
Branch offices
13
Branch offices across Japan

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 06
5 events
  1. Aug 06

    AI security launch

    24h Move
    +1.4%

    Cloud and AI security solutions launched with Wiz collaboration

  2. Aug 05

    Investor conferences

    24h Move
    -6.4%

    Management scheduled appearances at two virtual investor conferences

  3. Jul 28

    Capital alliance

    24h Move
    -4.2%

    Capital and business alliance formed with Aisan Technology

  4. Jul 10

    Spatial business launch

    24h Move
    +2.4%

    Micware Spacia launched to develop the spatial intelligence business

  5. Jun 30

    Fiscal year results

    24h Move
    -1.3%

    Revenue, operating profit, and net income increased year over year

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

american depositary shares, in-vehicle infotainment, original equipment manufacturers, corporate-sponsored research
4 terms
american depositary shares financial
"covering the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”)"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
in-vehicle infotainment technical
"development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (“IVI”) systems"
A built-in system in a vehicle that combines entertainment, navigation and information services—like a tablet for controlling music, maps, phone calls, apps and some car settings. It matters to investors because these systems influence a vehicle’s appeal, can create recurring revenue through software and services, affect manufacturing costs and margins, and carry regulatory and cybersecurity risks that can change a maker’s competitive position and future profits.
original equipment manufacturers technical
"relationships with major original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”)"
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are companies that produce parts, components, or complete products that other firms brand and sell as their own. Think of an OEM as the behind-the-scenes maker—like a bakery that supplies cakes to a cafe which then puts its name on them—so changes in an OEM’s production, costs, or contracts can signal supply-chain strength or weakness and directly affect investors’ views on sales, profitability, and business risk.
corporate-sponsored research financial
"preparation of corporate-sponsored research (“CSR”) reports"
Research funded and directed by a company to answer scientific, technical, or market questions related to its products, technologies, or strategy. It matters to investors because the results can affect a company’s future products, regulatory approvals, competitive position, and costs—much like a homeowner paying for an inspection that reveals whether a renovation will increase the house’s value or uncover costly problems.

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KOBE, Japan, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micware Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MWC) (the “Company” or “Micware”), a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors, today announced the release of a new company-sponsored research report from Alphaterra Advisory, a strategic consulting firm, covering the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each representing one ordinary share of the Company.

The Company has engaged Alphaterra Advisory to perform research that will create greater awareness and exposure in the investment community for the Company’s automotive and mobility software solutions. The research report was commissioned and paid for by the Company. Alphaterra Advisory received $50,000.00 in cash from the Company for the preparation and publication of the report. Investors should consider the paid nature of the engagement when evaluating the report’s conclusions. The report is available at https://a807623f-fab6-46bd-8e5f-a781f796ac21.filesusr.com/ugd/a60235_a073f7a559e14389a4c3f9669aba3b03.pdf.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall there be any sale of such securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. The information contained in this press release, including information in any company-sponsored research report referenced herein, is not intended to and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation within the meaning of applicable U.S. federal securities laws. Investors are urged to conduct their own due diligence and consult their own financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decision.

About Micware Co., Ltd.

Micware Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors. The Company is primarily engaged in the development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (“IVI”) systems covering multimedia, navigation, human machine interface, telematics, and driver assistance, as well as navigation software and location information-based smartphone applications.

Since its founding in 2003, Micware has built over 20 years of experience in automotive software and has established long-term relationships with major original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) in Japan, including Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation. Leveraging its engineering capabilities, proprietary technologies, and long-standing OEM relationships, the Company was ranked 9th among Japan-based Tier 1 suppliers in the IVI market in terms of revenue as of February 28, 2024, according to an industry report titled “IVI, Automotive Navigation System and Digital Mapping Market” commissioned by the Company and prepared by Frost & Sullivan. Micware operates across Japan through six operating entities and 13 branch offices and has established subsidiaries in the United States, Thailand, and Germany for overseas operations.

For more information, please visit the Company’s IR website: www.ir-micware.com.

About Alphaterra Advisory

Alphaterra Advisory is an investor relations (“IR”) and capital markets advisory firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm primarily supports Japanese companies in engaging effectively with global capital markets through services including equity story development, IR strategies targeting institutional investors worldwide, capital strategy advisory, non-deal roadshows, and the preparation of corporate-sponsored research (“CSR”) reports. Leveraging its extensive experience and network across the U.S. and Japanese capital markets and institutional investor communities, Alphaterra provides comprehensive support to help companies effectively communicate their long-term value creation strategies and potential to the global investment community.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For more information, please contact:

Micware Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: mic_ir@micware.co.jp

Public Relations
Email: mic_pr@micware.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com


FAQ

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What did Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) announce on August 7, 2026 about a new research report?

Micware announced a new company-sponsored equity research report on its ADSs prepared by Alphaterra Advisory. According to Micware, the engagement aims to increase awareness of its automotive and mobility software solutions among the investment community and support global capital markets communication.

Who prepared the new Micware (MWC) equity research report and how were they compensated?

The Micware equity research report was prepared by Alphaterra Advisory, a strategic consulting and investor relations firm. According to Micware, Alphaterra received $50,000 in cash from the company for the report’s preparation and publication, making it a paid, company-sponsored engagement.

Is the Micware (MWC) Alphaterra research report considered independent investment advice?

The Micware research report is not described as independent investment advice. According to Micware, the report is company-sponsored, investors should consider the paid nature of the engagement, and neither the report nor the press release constitute investment advice or a recommendation under U.S. federal securities laws.

Where can investors access the new Micware (MWC) equity research report by Alphaterra Advisory?

Investors can access the Micware equity research report via the web link provided by the company in its August 7, 2026 announcement. According to Micware, the report covers its American Depositary Shares and aims to enhance investor awareness of its automotive and mobility software business.

What does Micware (MWC) do in the automotive and mobility software market?

Micware provides software development services and IT solutions focused on automotive and mobility applications. According to Micware, it develops in-vehicle infotainment systems, navigation software, and location-based smartphone apps, and holds long-term relationships with major Japanese OEMs such as Honda and Toyota.

Does the Micware (MWC) research report announcement involve an offer or sale of securities?

The announcement does not involve an offer or sale of securities. According to Micware, the press release is not an offer to sell or solicitation to buy its securities and no sale will occur where such activity would be unlawful without proper registration or qualification.

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