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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>The Nikkei published an article titled "Share Buyback Program Doubles to 4.2 Trillion Yen." I would like to discuss the issues in the article.</li>
<li>I'm concerned that the increased disclosure of share repurchases prior to the June shareholders' meeting may be a way for management to avoid discussing the path to growth with shareholders.</li>
<li>If many companies avoid that discussion and disclose share repurchases for the purpose of ending the AGMs without turbulence, then the question is whether management has a long-term business vision.</li>
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The Nikkei published an article titled "Share Buyback Program Doubles to 4.2 Trillion Yen." I would like to discuss the issues in the article.
I'm concerned that the increased disclosure of share repurchases prior to the June shareholders' meeting may be a way for management to avoid discussing the path to growth with shareholders.
If many companies avoid that discussion and disclose share repurchases for the purpose of ending the AGMs without turbulence, then the question is whether management has a long-term business vision.


Isn't the Reason for More Share Buyback Disclosures Before the AGMs to Avoid Discussion by Managers?

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Isn't the Reason for More Share Buyback Disclosures Before the AGMs to Avoid Discussion by Managers?