Sumitomo Metal Industries Limited

May 26, 2012

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Sumitomo Metal Industries Limited Company Summary

Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 5405) was established in 1949 and is a leading diversified manufacturer of steel products and a distinguished supplier of construction, plant and system engineering services. The company's principal activity is the manufacture and distribution of steel products. Operations are carried out through the following divisions: Steel Products (steel sheets and plates, tubes and pipes, bars, wire rods, railway, automotive and machinery parts and construction materials); Engineering (maintenance and construction) ; Electronics and Information Services (semiconductor and silicon wafer) and Other (transport and technology). Steel products accounted for 64% of fiscal 2001 revenues; Electronics/Information services, 17%; Other, 11% and Engineering, 8%.

COMPANY DATA

	Telephone	+81 6 6220 5111

	Principal Sector	Auto General

	Principal Industry	Automotive

	Homepage	www.sumitomometals.co.jp/e/index.html

Key Developments: Sumitomo Metal Industries Limited

	Asian Markets Overview of January 27 JAN 27, 2010 13:30 - Article Views: 5,864 U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday, giving up early gains boosted by consumer confidence data and strong earnings from Apple. Investors remained cautious as there were continued concerns over bank regulation plans.

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	Asian Markets Overview of December 17 DEC 17, 2009 13:30 - Article Views: 4,850 US stocks closed mixed overnight as the market wobbled after the US Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rates at record low to support the subdued recovery. The central bank's upbeat outlook of the economy has led to speculation about a faster interest rate rise.