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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.

Investors Want to See a Shift in Management to Create Value, Not Just Meet Government Target Numbers

Companies with High Stock Valuations and High Profitability Will Increasingly Attract Investment

Companies that Don't Have Growth Plans but Are Competitive in a Specific Market Are Targeted for MBO

At the Root of the Diversity Issue Is Traditional Familism in Society and the Workplace

% of Female Board Members Is a Measure of a Company's Seriousness About Improving Its Practices

Few Companies Recognize Board Diversity as a Management Issue?

Companies with over 50% Independent Directors Have High Profitability and Stock Valuations

Too Many Portfolio Companies Is One of the Reasons for Not Enough Engagement

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While necessary talent should be sought from both outside and inside the company, it is not good for the company's future if the most of internal executive directors are male.</li>
<li>The appointment of women and foreign board members is an effective way to transform the board of directors to ensure transparency and objectivity, without compromising the traditional atmosphere of familiarity.</li>
<li>Companies with a higher percentage of female board members tend to be more proactive in their corporate governance practices and more diligent about improving profitability and stock valuation.</li>
</ul>


While necessary talent should be sought from both outside and inside the company, it is not good for the company's future if the most of internal executive directors are male.
The appointment of women and foreign board members is an effective way to transform the board of directors to ensure transparency and objectivity, without compromising the traditional atmosphere of familiarity.
Companies with a higher percentage of female board members tend to be more proactive in their corporate governance practices and more diligent about improving profitability and stock valuation.


% of Female Board Members Asks "Seriousness" Of Improving Profitability and Governance Etc.

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% of Female Board Members Asks "Seriousness" Of Improving Profitability and Governance Etc.