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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.

Improving Capital Profitability Requires Bridging Gaps Understanding Between Managers and Investors

The Effectiveness of BOD Is the Most Critical Factor in Implementing Initiatives that Create Value

Since This Revision Solely Seeks Substantive Enhancement, Achieving Effectiveness Will Be Difficult

Japanese Managers Have Always Wanted to Distance Themselves from Market Pressures

Recruiting Talent May Be Another Key to Business Growth, Alongside the Hurdle Rate

Managers Will Be Asked Whether They Explained to Investors Why Equity Financing Is the Best Option

The Cleanup Left over from the Bubble Economy’s Heyday Is Finally Coming to an End

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Investment units have been decreasing due to TSE mandating the disclosure of plans to reduce investment units and more companies using stock splits as measures to raise their P/B ratios.</li>
<li>It's advantageous for a company that certain individual shareholders are indifferent to exercising their voting rights or tend to vote in favor of management proposals based on company materials.</li>
<li>There're cases where, as shareholder proposals gain more attention, individual shareholders who were previously uninterested begin to take an interest. Disclosing sufficient information prior to AGMs may bring about change.</li>
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Investment units have been decreasing due to TSE mandating the disclosure of plans to reduce investment units and more companies using stock splits as measures to raise their P/B ratios.
It's advantageous for a company that certain individual shareholders are indifferent to exercising their voting rights or tend to vote in favor of management proposals based on company materials.
There're cases where, as shareholder proposals gain more attention, individual shareholders who were previously uninterested begin to take an interest. Disclosing sufficient information prior to AGMs may bring about change.


Disclosing Sufficient Information Prior to the AGM May Bring About Change

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Disclosing Sufficient Information Prior to the AGM May Bring About Change