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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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Despite a certain level of opposition being expressed in the exercise of voting rights, investors have been dissatisfied that they cannot even obtain an explanation from the listed company.</li>
<li>Investors perceive that conclusions in the best interests of shareholders aren't always reached at board meetings, and we frequently observe candidates whose independence is questionable being appointed as independent directors.</li>
<li>This rule revision is expected to highlight challenges faced by listed subsidiaries and listed equity-method affiliates, paving the way toward resolving “parent-subsidiary dual listings” that include listed equity-method affiliates.</li>
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Despite a certain level of opposition being expressed in the exercise of voting rights, investors have been dissatisfied that they cannot even obtain an explanation from the listed company.
Investors perceive that conclusions in the best interests of shareholders aren't always reached at board meetings, and we frequently observe candidates whose independence is questionable being appointed as independent directors.
This rule revision is expected to highlight challenges faced by listed subsidiaries and listed equity-method affiliates, paving the way toward resolving “parent-subsidiary dual listings” that include listed equity-method affiliates.


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Fulfilling Fiduciary Duties Is More Important than Setting Boundaries for Independence Criteria