In an effort to enhance management transparency and efficiency, Hitachi Metals has positioned corporate governance as a priority issue with the aim of raising corporate value for the benefit of all stakeholders.

To this end, we are working to build an organizational platform that maintains optimum efficacy and a clear balance between the supervisory and operational executive functions. The Company will continue to disclose pertinent and quality information in a timely fashion, including business results, segment information, and details of our medium-term management plan.