Governance structure
other affiliated company), voting rights ownership ratio 23.0% (direct ownership: 22.1%; aggregate ownership: 0.9%
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.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Controlling shareholder | NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (other affiliated company), voting rights ownership ratio 23.0% (direct ownership: 22.1%; aggregate ownership: 0.9%) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Company explained its business alliance with NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION and its relationship as an equity-method affiliate, stating that NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION holds approximately 20% of the voting rights, that the two companies do not share management policies or strategies, and that the Company makes its own management decisions. Accordingly, the Company stated that its independence is ensured.