Micware Co., Ltd. Featured in Los Angeles Times

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Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) announced it is featured in the Los Angeles Times in a commissioned article titled “The Future of Software-Driven Mobility,” highlighting its role in the shift to software-defined vehicles and next-generation mapping technologies.

The feature traces Micware’s evolution from a 2003 navigation-system developer to a Tier 1 supplier of cockpit-system software, infotainment and mobility-navigation tools, supported by long-term relationships with Toyota and Honda as strategic stakeholders. It also spotlights the DynaPlanet initiative and its Dynamic Share Map platform, which combines data from Micware’s Mvcube service, ADAS cameras, and user input to create dynamic 3D street maps. The article further notes Micware’s Nasdaq listing, international footprint in the US, Thailand and Germany, and its goal to expand beyond Japan while executing on software-defined mobility and digital mapping growth plans.

Market Reaction – MWC

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Following this news, MWC has declined 4.05%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 5 alerts so far, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $1.42.

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Market Context

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Analysis

Short positioning was classified as low in the platform data. Against this paid feature, that context adds limited evidence about fundamentals; key watchpoints remain operating metrics and execution.

Key Figures

Automotive software entry: 2003 Operating entities: 6 entities Branch offices: 13 offices +3 more

6 metrics

Automotive software entry 2003 Micware began as a navigation-system developer

Operating entities 6 entities Japan operations

Branch offices 13 offices Japan operations

Automotive software experience over 20 years Since founding in 2003

IVI supplier ranking 9th Japan-based Tier 1 suppliers by revenue as of February 28, 2024

Ranking date February 28, 2024 IVI market revenue ranking

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 21 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 21	3D mapping research	Positive	-1.9%	Peer-reviewed 3D mapping research and IEEE IV 2026 presentation preceded a decline.
Aug 13	Digital twin partnership	Positive	+2.5%	Vissel Kobe joint venture launched PreSpot digital-twin service at a stadium.
Aug 07	Sponsored research report	Positive	-5.4%	Paid equity research report disclosed a $50,000 company payment and caution.
Aug 06	AI security launch	Positive	+1.4%	Cloud and AI security offering launched through collaboration with Wiz platform.
Aug 05	Investor conference participation	Neutral	-6.4%	Two virtual investor conference presentations were scheduled for August 19, 2026.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent positive corporate announcements produced mixed 24-hour reactions, including both gains and declines.

Key Terms

software-defined vehicles, tier 1 supplier, infotainment, telematics, +1 more

5 terms

software-defined vehicles technical

"the automotive industry’s transition toward software-defined vehicles"

Vehicles whose key features and performance are controlled and updated primarily through software rather than fixed hardware designs. Like a smartphone that gains new apps and capabilities over time, these cars can receive over-the-air updates that add features, improve efficiency, or fix issues, which matters to investors because it can extend product life, create ongoing revenue from software services, lower recall risk, and change how value is created and captured in the auto industry.

tier 1 supplier technical

"supported the Company’s position as an established Tier 1 supplier"

A tier 1 supplier is a company that sells parts, systems or services directly to a manufacturer or original equipment maker, rather than through intermediaries. They provide major components or finished assemblies that become integral to the end product, so their performance affects production schedules, costs and product quality—think of them as the primary subcontractor on a construction job. Investors watch tier 1 suppliers because their contracts, reliability and pricing power can materially influence revenue and supply-chain risk for both the supplier and the buyer.

infotainment technical

"provider of cockpit-system software, infotainment functions"

Infotainment is content that blends factual information with entertaining elements—think news dressed up like a talk show—to capture attention and keep audiences engaged. For investors, it matters because higher engagement can boost advertising, subscriptions and audience growth, but it can also blur facts, harm credibility, and create reputational or regulatory risk if entertainment value outweighs accuracy.

telematics technical

"multimedia, navigation, human machine interface, telematics"

Telematics is the technology that collects, transmits and analyzes data from vehicles or remote equipment—such as location, speed, engine status and sensor readings—using GPS, cellular networks and onboard computers. For investors it matters because telematics turns physical assets into data-rich services, enabling new revenue streams (like usage-based insurance, fleet optimization, or predictive maintenance), reducing costs and improving risk visibility much like a fitness tracker does for health.

original equipment manufacturers technical

"long-term relationships with major original equipment manufacturers"

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.

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KOBE, Japan, Aug. 25, 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 that it had been featured in the Los Angeles Times in an article titled “The Future of Software-Driven Mobility.” The article was commissioned and paid for by Micware. The coverage highlights Micware’s role in the automotive industry’s transition toward software-defined vehicles (“SDV”) and its expansion into next-generation mapping technologies.

The Los Angeles Times feature outlines Micware’s evolution since its early entry into automotive software in 2003, when it began as a navigation-system developer, into a provider of cockpit-system software, infotainment functions, and mobility-navigation tools. Micware’s track record supported the development of its relationships with Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), which have evolved from key customers into strategic stakeholders of the Company. Together with Micware’s broader work for major manufacturers, these relationships have supported the Company’s position as an established Tier 1 supplier.

In the feature, Mr. Kenji Narushima, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Micware, discusses the Company’s future direction as automakers worldwide compete to define SDV and Micware works to extend its software expertise across the full SDV architecture. “Right now, the company develops software for cockpit functions, but in the future, it aims to expand into autonomous-driving technologies and advanced driver assistance systems features such as advanced safety and driver-assistance capabilities,” Mr. Narushima said.

The coverage also highlights the growing importance of next-generation mapping technologies in the transition toward software-defined mobility. In line with this direction, the article spotlights Micware’s DynaPlanet initiative and its first offering, Dynamic Share Map. The platform combines data from the Company’s Mvcube service, advanced driver assistance system cameras, and user contributions to create dynamic 3D street maps, reflecting the Company’s efforts to deliver a more interactive and responsive alternative to conventional street-view services. Mr. Narushima noted in the article that Micware aims to distinguish Dynamic Share Map from existing street-view services.

The feature further discusses Micware’s international ambitions and recent Nasdaq listing. Supported by its established presence in the United States, Thailand, and Germany, as well as the broader visibility provided by its U.S. listing, the Company is seeking to expand beyond the Japanese market while advancing its software-defined mobility and digital mapping technologies. These efforts are intended to support the Company’s next phase of growth, broaden its global reach, and create new opportunities beyond its traditional business areas. “We have laid our groundwork, and our systems are in place. Our focus now is on consistent execution,” Mr. Narushima remarked.

The full Los Angeles Times feature can be accessed here: https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/software-driven-mobility-through-micware.

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 and Toyota. 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.

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

What did the Los Angeles Times feature highlight about Micware (Nasdaq: MWC) on August 25, 2026?

The Los Angeles Times feature, commissioned and paid for by Micware, highlighted its role in software-defined vehicles and next-generation mapping. According to Micware, the article also covered its evolution in automotive software and its strategic relationships with major Japanese automakers.

How is Micware (MWC) positioned in the automotive software and IVI market?

Micware reports it is a Japan-based Tier 1 supplier focused on in-vehicle infotainment, navigation, telematics and driver assistance. According to Micware, an industry report by Frost & Sullivan ranked it 9th among Japan-based Tier 1 IVI suppliers by revenue as of February 28, 2024.

What is Micware’s Dynamic Share Map and DynaPlanet initiative mentioned in the Los Angeles Times feature?

Dynamic Share Map is the first offering under Micware’s DynaPlanet initiative, creating dynamic 3D street maps. According to Micware, it combines data from its Mvcube service, advanced driver assistance cameras, and user contributions to provide a more interactive alternative to conventional street-view services.

How are Toyota and Honda involved with Micware (MWC) according to the August 2026 announcement?

Toyota and Honda began as key customers and have become strategic stakeholders in Micware. According to Micware, these relationships, alongside work for other major manufacturers, support its position as an established Tier 1 supplier in automotive software and mobility solutions.

What international expansion plans does Micware (MWC) describe in connection with its Nasdaq listing?

Micware states it is leveraging its Nasdaq listing and existing presence in the United States, Thailand and Germany to expand beyond Japan. According to Micware, this international focus aims to grow its software-defined mobility and digital mapping businesses and support its next phase of growth.

What future technology areas is Micware targeting beyond current cockpit software?

Micware’s CEO, Kenji Narushima, noted the company currently develops cockpit software but aims to move into autonomous-driving technologies and advanced driver assistance features. According to Micware, these include advanced safety and driver-assistance capabilities across the broader software-defined vehicle architecture.