Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

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.

History Shows that Unique Ideas Emerge when Overcoming Harsh External Environments

Ten Years Have Passed Without Companies Truly Understanding the Essence of Corporate Governance

Won’t Companies Fall into the Trap of Formalism when Amending Laws Just to Build a Track Record?

Revised Corporate Governance Code: Who Will Breathe Life Into It...

Is the Formalization of Disclosures Regarding AGMs Underway?

What Companies Should Do Before Engaging in Constructive Dialogue

The Move to Reschedule the AGM for Late June Is Putting the Cart Before the Horse

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

<ul>
<li>It's not easy for March-fiscal-year-end companies to secure accountants. This causes a concentration of AGMs in late June, as more companies with March-fiscal-year-ends seek to disclose annual securities reports earlier.</li>
<li>Companies with March-fiscal-year-end should change their record date to postpone AGM to July or later, so that shareholders have time to review the annual securities report and attend the AGM.</li>
<li>Following the resolution of the cross-shareholding arrangement and the resignation of the former CEO as an advisor, ASICS should hold an online AGM to advance its corporate governance practices.</li>
</ul>


It's not easy for March-fiscal-year-end companies to secure accountants. This causes a concentration of AGMs in late June, as more companies with March-fiscal-year-ends seek to disclose annual securities reports earlier.
Companies with March-fiscal-year-end should change their record date to postpone AGM to July or later, so that shareholders have time to review the annual securities report and attend the AGM.
Following the resolution of the cross-shareholding arrangement and the resignation of the former CEO as an advisor, ASICS should hold an online AGM to advance its corporate governance practices.


What Corporate Governance Practices Should a “frontrunner” Adopt?

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

What Corporate Governance Practices Should a “frontrunner” Adopt?