Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

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.

Another Reason Companies Are Reluctant to Disclose in English, and Not Just Because of the Cost

Translated Materials Differ Between Disclosures in English that Meet Investor Demand and Reluctance

Simultaneous Disclosure in Japanese and English Is the Immediate Goal

Need to Shift from Obsession with Controlling AGM to Sharing the Value of Engagement

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Financial statements and accompanying explanations alone provide insufficient information about the background of earnings results and guidance, so overseas investors seek qualitative and information about long-term strategies regarding earnings information.</li>
<li>Currently, only half of Prime Market-listed companies disclose full earnings releases in English. It's only natural that investors would want IR briefing materials to be disclosed in English as well.</li>
<li>Companies whose top management cannot communicate directly in English with overseas investors should provide simultaneous interpretation or written English translations for their investor relations presentations.</li>
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Financial statements and accompanying explanations alone provide insufficient information about the background of earnings results and guidance, so overseas investors seek qualitative and information about long-term strategies regarding earnings information.
Currently, only half of Prime Market-listed companies disclose full earnings releases in English. It's only natural that investors would want IR briefing materials to be disclosed in English as well.
Companies whose top management cannot communicate directly in English with overseas investors should provide simultaneous interpretation or written English translations for their investor relations presentations.


Disclosure in English Is a Way to Help Overseas Investors Better Understand Management Strategy

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Disclosure in English Is a Way to Help Overseas Investors Better Understand Management Strategy