Shinsho Allocates 12.5 Billion Yen of Business Investment and Investment and Loan in This Mid-Term Management Plan

Shinsho corporation expected business investment and investment and loan for this medium-term management plan term (F2010-F2012) reaches to 12.5 billion yen level, around three times the amount compared with the previous term. It for fiscal 2010 was 90 million yen, it for fiscal 2011 was 5.3 billion yen, and it for this fiscal year will exceed 5.7 billion yen which is original prediction to 6 billion yen level. In next medium-term management plan, the firm plans to continue aggressive investment, 14-15 billion yen for 3 years, and strengthen functions as main business firm of Kobe steel group increasing global business.