Investor FAQs

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About Company

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What is Nippon Steel’s Corporate Philosophy?
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Regarding our Corporate Philosophy, please click here.

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When was Nippon Steel incorporated?
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Nippon Steel was incorporated on March 31, 1970.

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When has the stock first listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?
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Our stock has been listed on the TSE since 1950.

Earnings and Financial Information

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What is Nippon Steel’s fiscal year-end?
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Our fiscal year-end is March 31.

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Where can I find data on the company's past performance and important financial indicators?
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Regarding previous performance and financial indicators, please refer to Consolidated Operating Highlights. To find out further financial information for every quarter, please refer to Financial Results.

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Can you inform your schedule for upcoming earnings announcements?
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We disclose earnings every quarter and announce our upcoming schedule on IR Calendar. Financial results information is to be up loaded on our website on the day we disclose the earnings

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How can I view integrated reports?
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PDF version can be downloaded from our website.

Shares / Dividends / Return to Shareholders

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When does Nippon Steel hold general meetings of shareholders?
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We hold ordinary general meetings of shareholders in June every year.

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On what stock exchanges is Nippon Steel listed in Japan?
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In Japan, we are listed on the Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo stock exchanges. For overseas, our stock is traded on U.S. over-the-counter markets.

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When are the record dates for the dividend payments?
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The year-end dividend is paid to shareholders of record on March 31, and the interim dividend is paid to shareholders of record on September 30.

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What is Nippon Steel's dividend policy?
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Our dividend policy is as below;

  • Consolidated dividend payout ratio target: around 30%
  • Factors to be considered to return the profit to shareholders include:
    • capital requirements for investments to raise corporate value,
    • our performance forecast,
    • consolidated and non-consolidated balance sheets.
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Has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) been issued?
On what U.S. market is the stock traded? What is the ticker symbol?
And how can I contact ADR shareholder services?
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Yes, an ADR has been issued.
The stock is traded on U.S. over-the-counter markets. The ticker symbol is NPSCY.
Regarding inquiries about ADR shareholder services, please contact our depositary
bank: The Bank of New York Mellon
Inquiries: TEL 888-269-2377 (U.S. toll Free)
TEL +1-201-680-6825  (International Callers)