Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

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 inclusion of the requirement to use e-voting platforms in the Corporate Governance Code has led to increasing number of companies using e-voting platforms.</li>
<li>The number of participating companies has increased from 1,540 in March to 1,737 in August. Of the companies participating in e-voting platform, 92% are listed companies in the prime market.</li>
<li>It is only to be hoped that in the future, companies will focus on improving communication between shareholders and management at general shareholders' meetings.</li>
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The inclusion of the requirement to use e-voting platforms in the Corporate Governance Code has led to increasing number of companies using e-voting platforms.
The number of participating companies has increased from 1,540 in March to 1,737 in August. Of the companies participating in e-voting platform, 92% are listed companies in the prime market.
It is only to be hoped that in the future, companies will focus on improving communication between shareholders and management at general shareholders' meetings.


It Is Hoped that the Content of Shareholder Meetings Will Be Enhanced in the Future

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It Is Hoped that the Content of Shareholder Meetings Will Be Enhanced in the Future