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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: About an Article on Human Rights Due Diligence

The Crux of the Problem Is the Company's Reluctance to Increase the Number of Diverse Shareholders

Huge Gap in Awareness of Human Rights Between Japanese Companies and Investors

The Timing of the Mandatory Disclosure of Human Capital Information Should Not Be a Sticking Point

The Resolution of Human Rights Issues Should Not Be a Means to a Purpose

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>The difference is obvious when compared to Fancl's case. While Fancl chose to form capital alliance with Kirin (less than 1/3 ownership), All DHC shares will be transferred to ORIX.</li>
<li>We believe that many of the buyer companies were concerned about the negative impact of consolidating DHC with Yoshida, who has repeatedly made discriminatory remarks.</li>
<li>ORIX is required to show the future management strategy of DHC, and ORIX is responsible for explaining the transformation of DHC into a company that respects human rights.</li>
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The difference is obvious when compared to Fancl's case. While Fancl chose to form capital alliance with Kirin (less than 1/3 ownership), All DHC shares will be transferred to ORIX.
We believe that many of the buyer companies were concerned about the negative impact of consolidating DHC with Yoshida, who has repeatedly made discriminatory remarks.
ORIX is required to show the future management strategy of DHC, and ORIX is responsible for explaining the transformation of DHC into a company that respects human rights.


ORIX Has Responsibility to Explain Transformation of DHC into a Company that Respects Human Rights

Orix Corp

ORIX Has Responsibility to Explain Transformation of DHC into a Company that Respects Human Rights