About IDS
IDS Corporation is a provider of English translation services for disclosure and IR,
specializing in the areas of corporate legal affairs, finance, and accounting. Our wide range of services gives
the utmost attention to protecting our clients’ confidential information.
In 2015, the Financial Services Agency of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange introduced the Corporate Governance Code for publicly traded companies. In several sections, the Corporate Governance Code urges disclosure of corporate information in English, enabling foreign investors to gain a better understanding of the company. This has caused all listed companies to reevaluate disclosure policies. Looking ahead, foreign shareholders will undoubtedly continue to increase in importance as capital markets become increasingly globalized and the domestic population declines.
IDS Corporation was founded with the objective of supporting this increasing need for disclosure services.
Our aim is not to create simple English versions of Japanese text, but useful translations with an international audience in mind.
| Company name | International Disclosure Services Corporation |
|---|---|
| Address |
＜Head Office＞ Forecast Shinjuku Avenue 6F 2-5-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022 ＜Sapporo Office＞ Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo, ＃306 11-1, Kita 8-jo Nishi 4-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0808 |
| Contact information | Phone (+81) 3 5363 5223 Fax (+81) 3 5539 4303 |
| Established | December 2014 |
| President and CEO | Kenzo Tanaka |
| Businesses | Translation, consulting, research, information providing service, planning and production, etc. |
| Capital | JPY 20,000,000 |
| Fiscal year ends | April 30 |
Kenzo Tanaka President and CEO
Born and raised in California, Kenzo moved to Japan after gaining localization experience at a US subsidiary of a major Japanese entertainment company. Using insights gained in disclosure and IR through working at a financial printing firm and equity research firm, he established IDS in 2014.
A native speaker of English, he is also fluent in Japanese.
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Translation services with an emphasis on disclosure and IR. With particular specialties in corporate legal affairs, finance, and accounting, our translations focus on accuracy, consistency – both within and between documents – and complete confidentiality.
We provide assistance in solving issues related to English disclosure, such as selecting documents for translation that match clients’ unique IR strategies and shareholder compositions, and advice on appropriate translations for key words and phrases ahead of changes in legal and regulatory frameworks.
Our bilingual team helps clients reach the right decisions for their companies with prompt, accurate research, prepared in an effective format for our clients to use.
We provide a wide range of IR and English translation services, including creation of websites and annual reports, holding seminars, and English transcription.
