Aperam S.A.

Report Publication Announcement • Aug 11, 2011

Aperam announces publication of its Half-Year Report 2011

Luxembourg, 11 August 2011 - Aperam has today published its Half-Year Report for the six month period ended June 30, 2011.

The report is available on www.aperam.com under Investors > Aperam Reports.

About Aperam

Aperam is a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel, with operations in more than 30 countries. The business is organised in three divisions: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties. Aperam has 2.5 million tonnes of flat stainless steel capacity in Europe and Brazil and is a leader in high value added niches - alloys and specialties. Aperam has also a highly integrated distribution, processing and services network and a unique capability to produce stainless and specialty from low cost biomass (charcoal). Its industrial network is concentrated in 6 main plants located in Brazil, Belgium and France. Aperam has about 9,900 employees. Aperam commits to operate in a responsible way with respect to health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and the communities in which it operates. It is also committed to the sustainable management of the environment and of finite resources. In 2010, Aperam had revenues of USD 5.6 billion and shipments of 1.74 million tonnes.

Contacts

Investor Relations - Michael Bennett: +352 27 36 27 36 Media - Jean Lasar: +352 27 36 27 27