MCUBS MidCity Inc., the asset management company of MCUBS MidCity Investment Corporation, received “Best IR Award for Encouragement” in “The IR Award” from The Japan Investor Relations Association.

 

The Japan Investor Relations Association (JIRA) is the only privately-run non-profit organization working for the proliferation and improvement of investor relations (IR) activities in Japan. The IR Award is designed to recognize companies which have been highly accredited in the investment community for their understanding and promotion of IR activities. This year marks the 23rd year since the start of the IR Award. Of the JIRA member companies, 299 publicly-traded companies applied for the 2018 IR Award and a total of 14 companies were selected and received awards.

 

[Reference] Major Reasons for the Selection of Award (Excerpt from JIRA’s website)

Among REITs which are generally known to have a high level of IR activities, MCUBS MidCity’s information disclosure is extensive and rich in content. Top management engages in dialogue with capital markets and reflects investors’ views in its management. The company is also active in incorporating third-party evaluations concerning ESG. Moreover, aiming at broadening its shareholder base, its IR activities have expanded to on-line briefings for individual investors, appearances on radio shows, and presentations at branch offices of securities companies. The company also promptly discloses information concerning risks associated with its investments as a REIT, such as the impact of earthquakes or damage caused by wind or floods.

 

For more information, please see JIRA’s website. https://www.jira.or.jp/english/index.html