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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.

For Diversity to Be Perceived as Not Special, Managers' Recognition Needs to Move Toward DE&I

The Essence of the Matter Is the Low Return on Cash Flow Generated by the Company's Business

Higher P/E Is Driver for This Stock Rally. Profit Growth Is Necessary for Further Stock Rally

Limited Number of Business Types with Great Opportunities for Women Is at Heart of the Problem

Time-Buying and Political Agendas Prevent Effective Measures to Raise the % of Female Board Members

Less Positive Disclosure Regarding the Gender Wage Gap Is Evidence of Less Positive Reasons

Amid Slow ROE Improvement, Calls for Stronger Shareholder Returns Will Become Even Stronger

Gender Wage Gap Has Structural Problems and a Less than Positive Attitude of Companies

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>There are concerns about the ability of female directors hired solely for the purpose of recruiting women directors without a reasonable director nomination process to demonstrate strength on the BOD.</li>
<li>Board diversity issues were considered a low priority until more institutional investors voted against the top management of companies with zero female directors at shareholder meetings.</li>
<li>Given the small population of full-time female employees and the relatively young age bias, it's likely that even in 2030, most female board members will be relying on outside talent.</li>
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There are concerns about the ability of female directors hired solely for the purpose of recruiting women directors without a reasonable director nomination process to demonstrate strength on the BOD.
Board diversity issues were considered a low priority until more institutional investors voted against the top management of companies with zero female directors at shareholder meetings.
Given the small population of full-time female employees and the relatively young age bias, it's likely that even in 2030, most female board members will be relying on outside talent.


たとえ適切な指名プロセスが省略されたとしても、女性取締役がゼロになるよりはましだと考えられるかもしれない

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

たとえ適切な指名プロセスが省略されたとしても、女性取締役がゼロになるよりはましだと考えられるかもしれない