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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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Reasons Why the TSE's Request to “improve IR System” Seems to Be Ineffective This Time

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While TSE will require companies to have IR staff, but most companies disclose that they have IR staff, there is gap with investors who believe that IR is not functioning.</li>
<li>The issue is the substance issue, as most companies have disclosed that they have already conducted the information meetings included in the implementation of specific IR activities expected by TSE.</li>
<li>The reason why many companies still do not make IR function may be because they do not realize the effect of IR in terms of higher stock valuations.</li>
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While TSE will require companies to have IR staff, but most companies disclose that they have IR staff, there is gap with investors who believe that IR is not functioning.
The issue is the substance issue, as most companies have disclosed that they have already conducted the information meetings included in the implementation of specific IR activities expected by TSE.
The reason why many companies still do not make IR function may be because they do not realize the effect of IR in terms of higher stock valuations.


Success Experiences Will Be Necessary for IR to Function

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Success Experiences Will Be Necessary for IR to Function