POSCO (Exchange: Korea)
Seoul, 135-777, South Korea Phone: +82-2-3457-0114
Fax: +82-2-3457-0114
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.posco.co.kr
Overview
POSCO has steeled itself for any set of business conditions. The company makes hot- and cold-rolled steel products (plate steel, stainless steel, electrical steel, and wire rods), which it sells to the auto and shipbuilding industries. It produces more than 30 million tons of steel a year, making it the world's #3 steelmaker behind the combined ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. Subsidiaries include POSCO Engineering & Construction (which builds steel plants, steel-related infrastructure, and energy facilities) and POSDATA (systems integration). The South Korean government privatized its stake in POSCO in 2001, ending the company's 30-year steelmaking monopoly.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for POSCO (Exchange: Korea)
| Company Type | Public (Exchange: Korea; NYSE: PKX [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £22,773.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (2.3%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,373.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (12.5%) |
| 2008 Employees | 28,543 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for POSCO (Exchange: Korea)
| CEO and Director | Chung Joon-Yang (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President and Director | Choi Jong-Tae Connect to this executive |
| President, Chief Investment Officer, and Director | Lee Dong-Hee Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of POSCO (Exchange: Korea)
There are 15 competitors for POSCO; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at POSCO (Exchange: Korea) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
| Event | Details |
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| Top Executive Change | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Metals & Mining
- Steel Production(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of POSCO (Exchange: Korea)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how POSCO (Exchange: Korea) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #193 in FT Global 500
