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From: MICHAEL WOODFORD
Sent: 26 March 2012 23:06
To: 'jojo-kikaku@tse.or.jp'
Subject: PUBLIC COMMENT IN RESPECT OF THE TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE'S REVISIONS TO LISTING RULES REGARDING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN THE SECURITIES MARKETS
Dear Sirs,
The TSE conducted a public comment process with respect to its proposed Revisions to Listing Rules Regarding Corporate Governance to Restore Confidence in the Securities Market. The deadline for submissions was March 29th. We will be posting any public comments submissions that anyone cares to send to us.
TSE's Proposed Revisions to Listing Rules Regarding Corporate Governance to Restore Confidence in the Securities Market
http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/ov0xn2hq
(Just look at all the things our friends in the US have to go through simply in order to be able to get their shareholder proposals to nominate directors in the Proxy materials.To Japan's credit, it already provides clear access to the proxy for anyone holding the lesser of 1% of total shares or 300 units – a low hurdle. )
Introduction:
Event Date : May 28th, at 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Arranged in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, the ACCJ, and TMI Associates.)
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