Governance structure
Other Affiliated Company), voting rights ratio 25.3% (directly 24.3%, indirectly 1.0%
When one company holds most of the voting rights, its wishes are more likely to prevail in management. How the interests of minority shareholders are protected is a key issue.
Report on matters concerning controlling shareholders, etc. No changes from the previous report were stated.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Controlling shareholder | NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Other Affiliated Company), voting rights ratio 25.3% (directly 24.3%, indirectly 1.0%) |
| Changes this time | Report on matters concerning controlling shareholders, etc. No changes from the previous report were stated. |
Items this document does not state (6)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Regarding the relationship with NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, the two companies agreed in February 2010 to further strengthen their mutual alliance in order to enhance both companies' competitiveness and increase corporate value, after which NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION acquired shares in the Company.