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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>“Using digital methods for notice of AGM” benefits both companies and shareholders. Meanwhile, the website—which should contain detailed information—should feature the full set of documents in both Japanese and English.</li>
<li>I don’t believe that simply amending the law will lead to an increase in online AGMs that allow shareholders to ask questions and vote.</li>
<li>Avoiding opportunities for dialogue with shareholders at the AGM not only means forfeiting those opportunities but also amounts to disregarding the AGM, which is the highest decision-making body.</li>
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“Using digital methods for notice of AGM” benefits both companies and shareholders. Meanwhile, the website—which should contain detailed information—should feature the full set of documents in both Japanese and English.
I don’t believe that simply amending the law will lead to an increase in online AGMs that allow shareholders to ask questions and vote.
Avoiding opportunities for dialogue with shareholders at the AGM not only means forfeiting those opportunities but also amounts to disregarding the AGM, which is the highest decision-making body.


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