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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.

Sustainability Information in Annual Securities Reports Is Evolving into Valuable Information

Increasing Profitability to Gain Support from Overseas Investors Is a Condition for Higher Valuation

Valuations Will Rise when the Management Changes To "Maximizing Shareholder Interest"

In the Dissolution of the Parent-Subsidiary Listing, the Second Step Is Key for the Parent Company

P/B Reform: Effective Disclosure to Include that “going Private" Is an Option

Nominating Committee Is Becoming More Active in a Few Companies, but No Sign yet of Spreading to All

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>With the TSE shortly declaring the conclusion of discussions regarding parent-subsidiary listings, more parent-subsidiary listings (including listed affiliates) are likely to continue to appear going forward.</li>
<li>“TSE's Request” states a restructuring of business portfolio, but leaves out the issue of restructuring the parent company's business portfolio and shifting to a management approach that increases corporate value.</li>
<li>The parent-subsidiary listings (including listed affiliates) that continue to be created will continue to provide investment opportunities for investors, including activist investors.</li>
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With the TSE shortly declaring the conclusion of discussions regarding parent-subsidiary listings, more parent-subsidiary listings (including listed affiliates) are likely to continue to appear going forward.
“TSE's Request” states a restructuring of business portfolio, but leaves out the issue of restructuring the parent company's business portfolio and shifting to a management approach that increases corporate value.
The parent-subsidiary listings (including listed affiliates) that continue to be created will continue to provide investment opportunities for investors, including activist investors.


“Parent-Subsidiary Listing” Heaven Continues to Provide Rich Investment Performance for Investors

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

“Parent-Subsidiary Listing” Heaven Continues to Provide Rich Investment Performance for Investors