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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.

Japan's Governance: Dividend Policy and Performance, Corporate Governance

Japan's Governance: Equity Issuance and Performance, Corporate Governance

Japan's Governance: Growth Policy and Corporate Governance of Terumo Corporation (4543)

Japan's Governance: Equity Finance Update Demae-Can (2484) Vol.3

Japan's Governance: Who Chairs the Board?: Update

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

<p>In this article, I will examine the cancellation of treasury stock. I have discussed the importance of capital allocation and cash holdings several times in articles on this website. Retirement of treasury stock has also become a common practice among listed companies in Japan lately. Retirement of treasury stock is one of the most important alternatives in capital allocation. Here is a report on companies that have repurchased and retired their own shares and their performance indicators and corporate governance status.</p>

In this article, I will examine the cancellation of treasury stock. I have discussed the importance of capital allocation and cash holdings several times in articles on this website. Retirement of treasury stock has also become a common practice among listed companies in Japan lately. Retirement of treasury stock is one of the most important alternatives in capital allocation. Here is a report on companies that have repurchased and retired their own shares and their performance indicators and corporate governance status.

Japan's Governance: Retirement of Treasury Stock and Performance, Corporate Governance

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Japan's Governance: Retirement of Treasury Stock and Performance, Corporate Governance