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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>Outside director compensation is increasing, but there is a considerable difference in compensation for outside directors between large and small companies and between small and medium-sized publicly traded companies.</li>
<li>Every time a scandal occurs, there is a lack of shareholder-oriented management and a smattering of outside board members who turn a blind eye to the scandal.</li>
<li>A compensation model that includes equity compensation should be created to maximize the power of outside directors, with “management from the perspective of shareholders” as a necessary condition.</li>
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Outside director compensation is increasing, but there is a considerable difference in compensation for outside directors between large and small companies and between small and medium-sized publicly traded companies.
Every time a scandal occurs, there is a lack of shareholder-oriented management and a smattering of outside board members who turn a blind eye to the scandal.
A compensation model that includes equity compensation should be created to maximize the power of outside directors, with “management from the perspective of shareholders” as a necessary condition.


A Compensation Model Should Be Created to Maximize Outside Directors' Abilities as Necessary Talents

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A Compensation Model Should Be Created to Maximize Outside Directors' Abilities as Necessary Talents