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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.

Conflicts of Interest Prevent TSE from Resolving Prime Market Listing Criteria Issues

Is Effective Reform Only Possible After Future Problems with High-Risk Companies?

ROIC Helps to Raise Transparency in Business, but Management Skills Are the Key to Improve Return

In-Depth Approach Is Necessary for Companies Seeking Further Communication with Overseas Investors

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

Criteria for TOPIX Components and Prime Market Listing Criteria Should Be Discussed Separately

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

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>It is anticipated that the plenary session will now begin the process of determining a deadline for transitional measures based on public comments.</li>
<li>It is likely that a decision will be made on the direction to proceed with English disclosure with respect to the prime market and other market segments.</li>
<li>In the meantime, a full-scale discussion on the listing criteria appropriate for prime market listed companies is awaited.</li>
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It is anticipated that the plenary session will now begin the process of determining a deadline for transitional measures based on public comments.
It is likely that a decision will be made on the direction to proceed with English disclosure with respect to the prime market and other market segments.
In the meantime, a full-scale discussion on the listing criteria appropriate for prime market listed companies is awaited.


Little Discussion of Listing Criteria Appropriate for Prime Market Listed Companies

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Little Discussion of Listing Criteria Appropriate for Prime Market Listed Companies