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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>At June AGMs held by over 1,700 companies, out of 114 companies that received shareholder proposals, 7 were approved. The fact is that proposals aren't approved without high foreign ownerships.</li>
<li>At the end of March 2024, institutional investors' shareholding surpassed the combined shareholding of corporate and financial institutions. Companies are expected to listen to the opinions of their shareholders.</li>
<li>Although technical guidance from FSA and TSE is unlikely to directly lead to management improvements, it's expected to serve as a basis for supporting dialogue between overseas investors and companies.</li>
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At June AGMs held by over 1,700 companies, out of 114 companies that received shareholder proposals, 7 were approved. The fact is that proposals aren't approved without high foreign ownerships.
At the end of March 2024, institutional investors' shareholding surpassed the combined shareholding of corporate and financial institutions. Companies are expected to listen to the opinions of their shareholders.
Although technical guidance from FSA and TSE is unlikely to directly lead to management improvements, it's expected to serve as a basis for supporting dialogue between overseas investors and companies.


Revision of Corporate Governance Code Will Support Dialogue Between Overseas Investors and Companies

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Revision of Corporate Governance Code Will Support Dialogue Between Overseas Investors and Companies