Sidoti Highlights Digital Asset Treasury Strategy Announcement at TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) in Update Note

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TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG), a Tokyo-based digital media and data group, announced that Sidoti & Company has published an update note highlighting TNMG's new digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy. The analyst report emphasizes how this strategy adds a balance sheet dimension to enhance acquisition flexibility and improve long-term resilience.

Sidoti analyst Daniel Harriman noted that the strategy is particularly fitting given TNMG's presence in Asia, especially Japan, where the crypto market is well-regulated. The analyst also highlighted upcoming Japanese tax reforms that would reduce crypto gains tax to 20% by FY2026, creating a more favorable environment for digital assets.

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• Exposure to volatile crypto market could impact balance sheet stability
• Implementation risks associated with new digital asset strategy

News Market Reaction

+8.15% 9.3x vol

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+8.15% News Effect

+20.0% Peak Tracked

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+$696K Valuation Impact

$9M Market Cap

9.3x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, TNMG gained 8.15%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +20.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -19.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 26 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $696K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $9M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 9.3x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

NEW YORK and TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TNL Mediagene (Nasdaq: TNMG) (the "Company"), a Tokyo-based next-generation digital media and data group in Asia, today announces that Sidoti & Company, LLC ("Sidoti") published an update note highlighting the Company's recent digital asset treasury strategy ("DAT Strategy") announcement.

"Historically, TNMG has used disciplined M&A and integration to build scale and efficiency. The DAT Strategy now adds a balance sheet dimension aimed at enhancing flexibility for future acquisitions and improving long-term resilience. We think the strategy is a logical next step for the company given its presence in Asia, particularly Japan, where the crypto market is well regulated and considered one of the most developed globally. Pending tax reforms in Japan that would cut rates on crypto gains to a flat 20% by FY2026 also create a more favorable environment for digital assets," Sidoti analyst Daniel Harriman wrote.

Sidoti initiated research coverage of the Company in July this year.

The report, including disclosures, can be found here.

Important Note Regarding Analyst Reports

Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding TNL Mediagene's performance made by research analysts, including Sidoti, are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of TNL Mediagene or its management. TNL Mediagene does not by its reference or distribution imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such information, conclusions or recommendations.

About Sidoti & Company

Sidoti & Company is a financial services firm specializing in independent equity research for small-cap and micro-cap companies, providing services like equity research, sales efforts, investor conferences, and corporate access to over 500 institutional clients. Founded over two decades ago, the firm is registered with FINRA and the SEC, with an emphasis on providing visibility and market efficiency for companies with market capitalizations between $50 million and $5 billion. Sidoti also operates a Company Sponsored Research (CSR) program and has launched Lighthouse Equity Research to serve specific company needs. Sidoti & Company initiated research coverage on the Company in a report published on July 2, 2025. The report was disseminated to customers of Sidoti & Company and a link to a copy of the report is available here: https://www.sidoti.com/tnmg

About TNL Mediagene

Headquartered in Tokyo, TNL Mediagene was formed in May 2023 through the merger of Taiwan's The News Lens Co. and Japan's Mediagene Inc., two of the region's leading independent digital media groups. The company's operations span original and licensed media brands in Japanese, Chinese, and English, covering topics such as news, business, technology, science, food, sports, and lifestyle. It also offers AI-driven advertising services, marketing technology platforms, e-commerce, and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of advertising agencies. Known for its political neutrality, appeal to younger audiences, and high-quality content, TNL Mediagene has approximately 500 employees across Asia, with offices in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

https://www.tnlmediagene.com/

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is TNL Mediagene's (TNMG) new digital asset treasury strategy?

TNMG's DAT Strategy aims to enhance balance sheet flexibility for future acquisitions and improve long-term resilience by incorporating digital assets into their treasury management.

How will the Japanese crypto tax reforms affect TNMG?

Japan plans to reduce crypto gains tax to a flat 20% by FY2026, creating a more favorable environment for TNMG's digital asset treasury strategy.

Why did Sidoti highlight TNMG's digital asset strategy?

Sidoti views the strategy as a logical step given TNMG's presence in Japan's well-regulated crypto market and its potential to enhance acquisition flexibility.

When did Sidoti initiate coverage of TNL Mediagene (TNMG)?

Sidoti initiated research coverage of TNL Mediagene in July 2025.

What is TNL Mediagene's (TNMG) business focus?

TNL Mediagene is a Tokyo-based next-generation digital media and data group operating in Asia, with a history of using disciplined M&A for growth.