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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>In particular, group restructuring may accelerate around equity method affiliates listed on the Prime Market, which are increasingly drawing attention from activist investors.</li>
<li>To enhance the quality of listed companies in the Tokyo market, it is necessary to reduce the number of listed companies while improving the capital profitability of each listed company.</li>
<li>To expand profitability and growth potential through business portfolio restructuring, it is most crucial to foster a shift in management mindset by engaging with overseas investors.</li>
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In particular, group restructuring may accelerate around equity method affiliates listed on the Prime Market, which are increasingly drawing attention from activist investors.
To enhance the quality of listed companies in the Tokyo market, it is necessary to reduce the number of listed companies while improving the capital profitability of each listed company.
To expand profitability and growth potential through business portfolio restructuring, it is most crucial to foster a shift in management mindset by engaging with overseas investors.


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