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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 focuses on the question: Do profitable companies improve corporate governance?</li>
<li>The more profitable companies tend to use the cash generated in a more thoughtful manner, while we can't say that they are more engaged in board practices.</li>
<li>The high percentage of foreign shareholders in companies with high ROA may be related to the fact that these companies have become more careful about how they use cash flow.</li>
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This article focuses on the question: Do profitable companies improve corporate governance?
The more profitable companies tend to use the cash generated in a more thoughtful manner, while we can't say that they are more engaged in board practices.
The high percentage of foreign shareholders in companies with high ROA may be related to the fact that these companies have become more careful about how they use cash flow.


Japan's Governance: Do Profitable Companies Improve Corporate Governance?

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Japan's Governance: Do Profitable Companies Improve Corporate Governance?