News Release

May 8, 2024
Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc.
Nihonbashi 1-chome Bldg.
4-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-8247
Results for FY2023

Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI; headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Makoto Ishitani,president and CEO) announces the following results for FY2023 (April 2023 throughMarch 2024).
Economic Environment
Global economic activity during FY2023 was generally sluggish, reflecting the impactof high interest rates applied as inflation control measures, prolonged issues concerning
China’s real estate sector, the worsening situation in the Middle East, and other key
developments. While the U.S. economy continued to display resilience, with the focus
on personal consumption, commodity prices in Europe remained high as economic
stagnation persisted. In China as well, the slumping real estate market curbed consumer
spending, continuing to mute any sense of genuine recovery.
In the Japanese economy, the May 2023 downgrading of the COVID-19 pandemic toa Category V infectious disease removed legal restrictions that had kept the infectedfrom going outside, sparking a rebound in consumption. Increased inbound tourism andother factors also contributed to a mild economic recovery. In the manufacturingindustry, although slumping semiconductor market conditions were a negative factor,
positive developments included the rebound in automobile production thanks to thenormalization of the parts supply chain as well as the depreciation of the yen. Growth in
the construction sector, however, struggled under the impact of labor shortages and asteep rise in material prices.
In the steel industry, a key factor was the impact of the slowdown in global economic
growth. Worldwide crude steel production in 2023 (January to December) was tracked
at 1,849.7 million tons—down 0.1 percent from the previous year. Output in China, theworld’s largest steel producing nation, finished at 1,019.1 million tons, which was
roughly the same level as the previous year. Crude steel production by Japanese
steelmakers during the fiscal year of April 2023 to March 2024 was likewise affected by

the slumping construction industry and other factors. The result was a 1.1 percent
decline in output to 86.83 million tons compared to the same period the previous year.
Results of Operations for the Term under Review
In this challenging environment, the rise in overseas earnings the weaker yen fueled
emerged to increase MISI’s revenues. Despite this, however, the combined impact of
weakened steel demand and the overseas market decline negatively affected profits.
While firm demand bolstered our U.S. construction materials business, our North
American steel pipe business suffered a major profit setback as the more positive market
conditions charted during the previous fiscal year fell off. Our other businesses did welloverall despite the steel market’s influence.
In summary, the MISI Group’s consolidated results for FY2023 were highlighted byrevenues of ¥3,742.4 billion, operating income of ¥137.4 billion, and ¥80.3 billion in
profit attributable to owners of the parent.
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited, IFRS basis)
MISI’s consolidated statement of income figures for FY2023 are as follows:(Billions of yen)
Category

Results for
FY2023Results for
Increase/decrease
FY2022

Revenue

3,742.4

3,693.9+48.5

Gross profit

267.7

259.8

+7.9Operating income

137.4

147.7

Profit before tax

120.7

140.2

-10.3

Profit attributable to owners ofthe parent

80.3

95.5

-19.5

Comprehensive income
attributable to owners of theparent

131.5

122.1

+9.4

-15.2

Please direct any inquiries concerning this news release to the Corporate Planning& Coordination Department of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. at the following website:
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FY2023 Financial Results Report
Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc.
May 8, 2024

FY2023 Financial Results Summary
 Sluggish demand for steel, reflecting the global rise in commodity prices and interest rates, as well as the delayed
recovery of the Chinese economy.
 The MISI North American construction materials business and other sectors performed relatively well despite
continued weakness in the energy-use steel pipe market, with the decline in profits limited to 16 percent.

Consolidated net
incomePL rate ¥/US$

Total assets

Over
previous
fiscal year

FY2022

FY2023¥95.5 billion¥80.3 billion- ¥15.2 billion

135.47144.62+9.15¥ 1.77 trillion¥ 1.88 trillion+ ¥0.11 trillion

ROA

5.8%

4.4%

-1.4ptRatio ofshareholders’ equity

27.2%

30.0%

+2.8ptNet debt equity ratio(DER)

1.28 times

1.14 times-0.14 times

133.53151.41+17.88BS rate ¥/US$Factors affecting
financial results

ImpactFirm demand for the U.S.
construction materials business
Decline in OCTG and Linepipe
marketDownward pressure on demand
due to monetary tightening
Worsened steel market priceconditions accompanying China’s
economic slowdown
Automobile production recovery
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Profit and Loss Statement(Unaudited, IFRS basis)

Operating Results(Unit: Millions of yen)
FY2023 Results FY2022 Results

ChangeRevenue
An approximately 1 percent increase resulting from the effects of theyen’s depreciation and other factors.
Operating income
An approximately 7 percent decline caused by higher labor expenses
and rising miscellaneous costs related to inflation.

Revenue

3,742,360

3,693,927+48,433

Gross profit

267,726

259,780+7,946

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Provision for doubtful accounts(128,973)(1,332)(112,373)
327-16,600-1,659Operating income (*1)

137,421

147,734-10,313Net interest expenses
Dividend income
Gain (loss) on investments(27,279)
2,321
148
589
2,057

(17,719)
2,161(947)(146)(3,636)-9,560+160+1,095+735+5,693

5,451

12,771-7,320Comprehensive Income

Profit before tax

120,708

140,218-19,510

Income taxes(28,472)(32,228)+3,75692,236

107,990-15,754

80,276
11,96095,522
12,468-15,246-508

ProfitNet unrealized gain (loss) on FVTOCI
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations
Other
Comprehensive income

Gain (loss) on property, plant and equipmentOther non-operating income (loss)
Share of profits (losses) of associates andjoint ventures

ProfitProfit attributable to owners of the parent
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests*1

Operating income is presented in accordance with Japanese accounting practices for the convenience of investors andis not required by the IFRS. Ordinary income reflecting the Japanese GAAP standard has been provisionally calculated
at ¥118.8 billion.

Net interest expenses
These worsened due to rising interest rates on the dollar.
Share of profits (losses) of associates and joint ventures
A decline of approximately 57 percent linked to lower profitability in theNorth American steel pipe business, the conversion of the Canadiansteel pipe sales company to subsidiary status, and other factors.

Comprehensive income attributable toowners of the parent
Comprehensive income attributable tonon-controlling interests

FY2023Results(Unit: Millions of yen)

FY2022
Results

Change92,236
13,904

107,9903,770-15,754+10,134

35,706

19,971+15,735

2,468
144,3143,141
134,872-673+9,442

131,535

122,126+9,409

12,77912,746+33

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End of FY2023
Results

End of FY2022
Results

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Inventories
Other
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Investments and other assets

1,545,313
60,973880,061
533,633
70,646
333,990
114,565
34,362
185,063

1,464,550
55,949828,371
511,884
68,346300,823
108,373
29,981
162,469+80,763+5,024+51,690+21,749+2,300+33,167+6,192+4,381+22,594

Total assets

1,879,303

1,765,373+113,930

Current liabilities
Trade payables
Short-term debts
Other
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debts
Other

1,094,469
440,578
558,894
94,997
186,985
142,304
44,681

1,061,432
454,160
519,571
87,701
187,562
149,623
37,939+33,037-13,582+39,323+7,296-577-7,319+6,742

Total liabilities

1,281,454

1,248,994+32,460

Non-controlling interests

563,227
50,078376,744
136,405
34,622479,529
50,154
343,723
85,65236,850+83,698-76+33,021+50,753-2,228

Total equity

597,849

516,379

1,879,303

1,765,373

Financial position

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

Capital/Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income

Total liabilities and equity

ChangeFY2023Results

Management Indicators

FY2022
Results

ChangeRatio of shareholders’ equity (*2)

30.0%

27.2%

+2.8ptNet debt equity ratio (DER) (*3)

1.14 times

1.28 times-0.14 times

4.4%

5.8%

-1.4ptReturn on Assets (ROA)*2: Ratio of shareholders’ equity = equity attributable to owners of the parent/totalassets*3: Net DER = net interest-bearing liabilities/equity attributable to owners of the parent

Total assets¥1,879.3 billion (+¥113.9 billion from the end of FY2022)→ Increase in trade receivables and inventories, and a rise in investments
and other assets reflecting the yen’s depreciation and strong stock prices.
Summary of Group Companies
No. of Companies
End ofFY2023

Breakdown by Companies in the Blackand in the Red

Number of
Number of Percentage ofChangeGroupGroupGroup
from end ofcompanies in companies in companies inFY2022
the black
the redthe black

Domestic20-219195.0%

Overseas50-1

47394.0%

70-3664

94.3%

Domestic

14-1

13

192.9%

Overseas

19-2

16

3

84.2%

+81,470

No. of associates andjoint ventures

33-3

29

4

87.9%

+113,930

Total

103-6

95

892.2%

No. of subsidiaries

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