Press Release

Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. has announced planned changes in auditors.

Changes in auditors
To retire on the date of the General Shareholders Meeting in June:
     Shigeru Sakurai, Standing Auditor
     Eiji Asada, Auditor

To be appointed, pending approval at the General Shareholders Meeting in June:
     Hirohiko Minato, Corporate Auditor's Office
     Hirotake Abe, Certified Public Accountant