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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.

Raising the Standard of Discipline Among Companies Listed on the Standard Market Is Crucial

Markets Serving as a Landing Place for Companies Failing to Meet Listing Criteria Will Lose Quality

Companies Still Prioritize Compliance with the TSE over Consideration for Shareholders Interest

To Improve the Quality of Listed Companies, Every Effort to Promote Going Private Is Necessary

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>“Case studies of overcoming challenges” are effective in Japan, where peer pressure is strong. As a starting point for discussion, they will lead to management practices that enhance future value.</li>
<li>Regarding challenges in initiatives outlined in “Survey Results for Companies,” responses indicating challenges in formulating medium-to-long-term capital policies, reviewing business portfolios, and identifying growth opportunities ranged from 20% to 49%.</li>
<li>More variable compensation for executives to increase alignment with shareholders' perspectives, and stricter voting by institutional investors on director election proposals are also necessary.</li>
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“Case studies of overcoming challenges” are effective in Japan, where peer pressure is strong. As a starting point for discussion, they will lead to management practices that enhance future value.
Regarding challenges in initiatives outlined in “Survey Results for Companies,” responses indicating challenges in formulating medium-to-long-term capital policies, reviewing business portfolios, and identifying growth opportunities ranged from 20% to 49%.
More variable compensation for executives to increase alignment with shareholders' perspectives, and stricter voting by institutional investors on director election proposals are also necessary.


Publishing “Case Studies of Overcoming Challenges” Is Effective, But It Alone Is Not Sufficient

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Publishing “Case Studies of Overcoming Challenges” Is Effective, But It Alone Is Not Sufficient