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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>This article will explore the differences in Metrical Universe 1,798 companies depending on whether the board of directors is chaired by an independent director referred to Nikkei's report. </li>
<li>Companies where an independent director chairs the board of directors have had mixed responses, with some practices considered not always positive in board practices.</li>
<li>In key practices, these companies are commendable in their approach, but many of them are not linked to profitability in terms of ROE and ROA, which doesn’t enhance the valuation.</li>
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This article will explore the differences in Metrical Universe 1,798 companies depending on whether the board of directors is chaired by an independent director referred to Nikkei's report. 
Companies where an independent director chairs the board of directors have had mixed responses, with some practices considered not always positive in board practices.
In key practices, these companies are commendable in their approach, but many of them are not linked to profitability in terms of ROE and ROA, which doesn’t enhance the valuation.


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Japan's Governance: About an Article on Board Chair