November 2, 2017
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
At this time, we once again deeply apologize for the enormous amount of trouble we have caused to customers, suppliers, shareholders and many others concerning the improper conduct in Kobe Steel, Ltd. and its group companies.
Kobe Steel issued the abovementioned news release on October 11. However, it makes a correction to the contents as noted below.
Production location appearing in the section entitled "Nonconforming product 2"
Before correction:
Takasago Works, Sputtering Target Business, Kobelco Research Institute, Inc.
After correction:
Sputtering Target Business, Kobelco Research Institute