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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.

The Problem of the Effectiveness of Independent Directors: A History of the “Evolution” of Formalism

Japan's Governance: About an Article on Resignation of Taking Responsibility

In Order to Avoid Scandals in the Future, Management Must Take Leadership in Changing Mindsets

If It Is a Deterrent to the Occurrence of Scandals, Is It Diversity?

Why Do Bigger Companies in Japan Repeat Scandals? - Learning from Mitsubishi Electric -

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While Nidec and Air Water have reported that their numerous M&amp;A deals have contributed to their earnings, it's once again been confirmed that such “perfect M&amp;As” aren't possible in reality.</li>
<li>Even if they turned a blind eye to corporate governance issues to some extent, many investors have viewed family-owned businesses as promising investment opportunities due to their high profit margins.</li>
<li>When shareholder structure changed, Nidec should have transitioned from a family-run company led by the founder at the helm to a company with diversified shareholder base and robust corporate governance.</li>
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While Nidec and Air Water have reported that their numerous M&amp;A deals have contributed to their earnings, it's once again been confirmed that such “perfect M&amp;As” aren't possible in reality.
Even if they turned a blind eye to corporate governance issues to some extent, many investors have viewed family-owned businesses as promising investment opportunities due to their high profit margins.
When shareholder structure changed, Nidec should have transitioned from a family-run company led by the founder at the helm to a company with diversified shareholder base and robust corporate governance.


When Is the Right Time for the Founding Family to Step Down from Top Management?

Nidec Corp

When Is the Right Time for the Founding Family to Step Down from Top Management?