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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.

Another Reason Companies Are Reluctant to Disclose in English, and Not Just Because of the Cost

Translated Materials Differ Between Disclosures in English that Meet Investor Demand and Reluctance

Simultaneous Disclosure in Japanese and English Is the Immediate Goal

Need to Shift from Obsession with Controlling AGM to Sharing the Value of Engagement

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While 95% of companies now disclose mandatory documents in English, concerns remain that when only partial disclosure is made in English, important information may not be disclosed in English.</li>
<li>The simultaneous disclosure of Japanese and English versions of previously delayed disclosure materials has been well received by overseas investors.</li>
<li>Companies' attitudes differ significantly between documents mandated by the TSE and those that are not. Documents not subject to mandatory requirements are left to the company's discretion.</li>
</ul>


While 95% of companies now disclose mandatory documents in English, concerns remain that when only partial disclosure is made in English, important information may not be disclosed in English.
The simultaneous disclosure of Japanese and English versions of previously delayed disclosure materials has been well received by overseas investors.
Companies' attitudes differ significantly between documents mandated by the TSE and those that are not. Documents not subject to mandatory requirements are left to the company's discretion.


To Attract Long-Term Investors to Japanese Equities, Documents Disclosed in English Must Be Expanded

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

To Attract Long-Term Investors to Japanese Equities, Documents Disclosed in English Must Be Expanded