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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>Corporate Governance Code calls for constructive dialogue, but opportunities for dialogue between directors, outside directors, and investors are insufficient. Investors question whether their suggestions regarding management challenges reach management.</li>
<li>In order for management to fulfill their accountability to investors, they must have management strategy that shows a path to improving capital profitability, otherwise constructive discussions will not be possible.</li>
<li>There are still a considerable number of companies that have not been able to shake off the idea that they do not want to provide sufficient information to overseas investors.</li>
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Corporate Governance Code calls for constructive dialogue, but opportunities for dialogue between directors, outside directors, and investors are insufficient. Investors question whether their suggestions regarding management challenges reach management.
In order for management to fulfill their accountability to investors, they must have management strategy that shows a path to improving capital profitability, otherwise constructive discussions will not be possible.
There are still a considerable number of companies that have not been able to shake off the idea that they do not want to provide sufficient information to overseas investors.


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What Companies Should Do Before Engaging in Constructive Dialogue