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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Following TSE's market restructuring, which raised listing maintenance standards, companies finding it difficult to maintain their listings under the previous conditions ar moving to markets where maintaining listings is easier.</li>
<li>Even after transferring to a regional stock exchange, companies remain subject to listing fees, disclosures and annual securities reports. Despite this, companies maintain listing status to enhance credibility and visibility.</li>
<li>A transition to regional stock exchanges risks further declines in trading liquidity, loss of engagement opportunities, and setbacks in management reforms such as governance and capital profitability improvements.</li>
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Following TSE's market restructuring, which raised listing maintenance standards, companies finding it difficult to maintain their listings under the previous conditions ar moving to markets where maintaining listings is easier.
Even after transferring to a regional stock exchange, companies remain subject to listing fees, disclosures and annual securities reports. Despite this, companies maintain listing status to enhance credibility and visibility.
A transition to regional stock exchanges risks further declines in trading liquidity, loss of engagement opportunities, and setbacks in management reforms such as governance and capital profitability improvements.


Amid the Spotlight Triggered by TSE's Request, Some Companies Are Shifting into the Shadows

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Amid the Spotlight Triggered by TSE's Request, Some Companies Are Shifting into the Shadows