Greetings

Since the creation of JFE through the merger of NKK Corporation and Kawasaki Steel Corporation in 2002, we have been developing diverse businesses that contribute to a more sustainable world and steel-based products and services that contribute to greater stability and comfort in daily life.

JFE comprises three main global pillars-JFE Steel Corporation, JFE Engineering Corporation and JFE Shoji Corporation. JFE Steel leverages world-leading productivity and technology to manufacture high-quality steel products; JFE Engineering applies cutting-edge technologies to engineering projects and services that benefit both individuals and companies; and JFE Shoji develops new markets and creates value through its management of JFE trading activities. In addition, our equity-method affiliate Japan Marine United Corporation builds ships that incorporate advanced energy-saving technologies.

Over the years, JFE has amassed a robust combination of world-class technology, human resources, capital, intellectual property and networks to create high-value products and services, develop solutions that enable customers to overcome challenges, contribute to carbon neutrality, and promote the realization of a circular economy worldwide.

JFE works tirelessly to secure and develop high-quality human resources, the true driving force behind corporate growth. In addition, we have transformed JFE's corporate culture to not only encourage employees to work actively and take on challenges, but also to embrace diversity and inclusion, which we believe leads to greater job satisfaction.

Based on our vision of "Contributing to society with the world's most innovative technology," we are steadily furthering JFE's "Challenging Spirit, Flexibility, and Sincerity" to maximize our collective strengths and grow our corporate value.

At JFE, we are committed to building ever-stronger relationships with our customers, communities and other valued stakeholders.

Yoshihisa Kitano
President and CEO
JFE Holdings, Inc.