Mitsui has always had the objective of prioritised allocation of corporate resources in strategic areas as a part of its Strategic and Financial Plan to achieve higher returns on investments. This is done to ensure the soundness of the asset portfolio and is supported with realistic appraisals of their performance.

Priority is first given to core businesses which are directly linked to Mitsui’s Operating Groups. Subsequently, major emphasis is put on new and emerging industries/technologies that have close links with our activities. Besides this resources are prioritised based also on geography. With the global interest in Asia and particularly China and India this function is increasingly becoming very important.

The entire process of Investment Management is a three stage approach which is used for minimizing the risk and maximising the value of the company’s investments. The key activities include feasibility studies, due diligence, risk analysis, evolving a risk management system, and the formulation of exit strategies.

Risk Management
Mitsui by virtue of its diversified business portfolio is exposed to various kinds of risk. This in itself does not deter Mitsui from doing business as the company has evolved means and methods to evaluate whether the risk being taken is commensurate with the returns that will accrue to the company. Some of the key processes of the Risk Management exercise include risk identification, risk quantification, and risk mitigation.