Indict易游m6在线登录入口t on alleged violation of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act

Kobe Steel, Ltd. has been indicted today on charges by the Tokyo District 易游m6在线登录入口osecutors Office for allegedly violating the Unfair Competition 易游m6在线登录入口evention Act over the misconduct concerning our 易游m6在线登录入口oducts.

We once again deeply apologize for the considerable trouble we have caused to our custo易游m6在线登录入口rs, suppliers, shareholders and many others concerning the misconduct at Kobe Steel, Ltd. and its group companies (collectively, the “Kobe Steel Group”).

At this time, the Kobe Steel Group is imple易游m6在线登录入口ting the measures stated in the “Report on Misconduct in Kobe Steel Group” dated March 6, 2018 to prevent a recurrence. We are taking this matter brought against us very seriously. The entire Kobe Steel Group is working together sincerely and straightforwardly to carry out the preventive measures and is making every effort to restore trust.