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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>I would like to discuss the issues on the Nikkei article, "Discussions are underway to disclose human capital in annual securities reports in fiscal 2023."</li>
<li>It is good news for investors that the disclosure will be required in the legal documents. However, very few companies translate the document into English.</li>
<li>Companies should include content that matches the company's management policy. From the investor's standpoint, it's required to carefully analyze whether the disclosed information are consistent with the company's actual actions.</li>
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I would like to discuss the issues on the Nikkei article, "Discussions are underway to disclose human capital in annual securities reports in fiscal 2023."
It is good news for investors that the disclosure will be required in the legal documents. However, very few companies translate the document into English.
Companies should include content that matches the company's management policy. From the investor's standpoint, it's required to carefully analyze whether the disclosed information are consistent with the company's actual actions.


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Human Capital Disclosure in 'Yuho' Report Is Good News, but There Are Challenges