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.

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For Outside Directors to Fulfill Duties as Independent Directors—rather than Simply Acting as Guests

Shareholding Ratio of Foreigners Stood at 34.7%, Hitting Record High for the 3rd Consecutive Year

What Companies Should Do Before Engaging in Constructive Dialogue

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Avoid Letting Companies Fall into Formalism by Aligning Evaluation with Investors' Perspectives

Both the Reduction in Cash on Hand and the Reduction in Policy-Held Shares Are Still Underway

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>This third revision of the Corporate Governance Code aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Code’s provisions while building on the momentum of previous revisions.</li>
<li>FSA and TSE aim to return to the original model, in which managers themselves take the initiative in decision-making. However, few companies improved corporate governance practices through managers’ own initiative.</li>
<li>In the area of corporate governance as well, listed companies should be held accountable for how they have improved their corporate governance practices to achieve their goals.</li>
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This third revision of the Corporate Governance Code aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Code’s provisions while building on the momentum of previous revisions.
FSA and TSE aim to return to the original model, in which managers themselves take the initiative in decision-making. However, few companies improved corporate governance practices through managers’ own initiative.
In the area of corporate governance as well, listed companies should be held accountable for how they have improved their corporate governance practices to achieve their goals.


Focus on How Practices Improve for Value Creation, Not Whether Improved Practices Helps Create Value

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Focus on How Practices Improve for Value Creation, Not Whether Improved Practices Helps Create Value