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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 Question of Whether the Parent Company Was Aware of Legal Compliance and Corporate Governance

Prime Market Should Raise Market Cap Standards. Companies Should Take Measures to Raise Valuations

Little Discussion of Listing Criteria Appropriate for Prime Market Listed Companies

Japanese Companies Targeted by Activist Investors Not Thinking of Cash Allocation, Corporate Value?

Effective Share-Buyback Require Proven Track Record and Communication to Gain Investor Understanding

Japan's Governance: Takeover Defense Measures and Foreign Shareholder Ratio

More Companies Submitted Shareholder Proposals, but All Were Rejected. Where Is the Problem?

Companies Holding "Continuation Meetings" Will Hold Them on the Days of Concentration of the AGMs

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Given the increased stock market volatility, it's not surprising that activist investment strategies are a good fit for investors seeking investment strategies that are less correlated with stock market fluctuations.</li>
<li>Japanese companies that have lower valuations, less effective steps to maximize their corporate value, and face many challenges in their governance practices are are well suited to activist investor approach.</li>
<li>Unlike passive investors who have an impact on the overall stock market, activist investors' purchases will have a limited impact on the overall market, but their presence will be significant.</li>
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Given the increased stock market volatility, it's not surprising that activist investment strategies are a good fit for investors seeking investment strategies that are less correlated with stock market fluctuations.
Japanese companies that have lower valuations, less effective steps to maximize their corporate value, and face many challenges in their governance practices are are well suited to activist investor approach.
Unlike passive investors who have an impact on the overall stock market, activist investors' purchases will have a limited impact on the overall market, but their presence will be significant.


Activist Investors Will Grow Their Presence, as Japanese Equities Would Be Good Fit for The Approach

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Activist Investors Will Grow Their Presence, as Japanese Equities Would Be Good Fit for The Approach