Japanese issuers are increasingly recognizing the growing importance of corporate governance and the vital role that proxy voting plays in enhancing governance. As these issuers seek to become more “investor friendly,” they are recognizing the IR value of improving the proxy voting process for their institutional shareholders, both domestic and overseas. By participating in the ICJ platform, Japanese issuers are providing institutional investors with expanded voting deadlines, consolidated voting capability, and quicker access to meeting materials. |
