Outokumpu Oyj — M&A Activity 2012

Oct 9, 2012

Outokumpu submits a binding remedy commitment related to the Inoxum transaction following the European Commission's demand

Outokumpu submits a binding remedy commitment related to the Inoxum transaction following the European Commission's demand

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
9 October 2012 at 9.30 am EET

Following the European Commission's demand for an industrial remedy related to
the Inoxum transaction, Outokumpu submitted two alternative remedy proposals,
announced on 20 September and 1 October 2012. After the rejection of the
Swedish remedy by the European Commission, Outokumpu has now submitted a
binding remedy commitment to ensure the approval of the Inoxum transaction.

As a binding remedy Outokumpu commits to the divestiture of the Inoxum
stainless steel mill in Terni, Italy, and select European service centres. The
set of remedies exludes a bright annealing production line in Terni with an
annual capacity of 130 000 tonnes, which is to be transferred to an Outokumpu
production site prior to the divestment. In addition, the divestiture
commitment does not include the tubular unit in Italy, Tubificio di Terni.

This binding remedy commitment means that the Swedish stainless units in
Avesta, Nyby and Kloster included in the original remedy proposal will not be
divested as a remedy and will continue operations within Outokumpu.

“The strategic importance of the Inoxum transaction remains unchanged,” says
Mika Seitovirta, Outokumpu CEO. “Through this transaction we will have a full
stainless steel and high performance alloys product portfolio. With a
cost-efficient production structure and strengthened presence in all key
regions we will be in an excellent position to serve our customers in the best
possible way.”

Outokumpu expects the Inoxum transaction to result in significant synergy
savings. Despite the divestiture of the Terni operations, the company estimates
to reach annual synergy savings of approximately 200 million euros. Outokumpu
will now begin the detailed industrial planning to ensure an optimal production
structure for the new company, taking the divestiture of Terni into account. At
this stage, company has no plans to change the planned closures of the
meltshops in Krefeld and Bochum, Germany, that have been communicated earlier.

The combination of Outokumpu and Inoxum will create a new global leader in
stainless steel. In addition to the synergy savings, the transaction carries a
significant growth upside in North America through a new integrated stainless
steel mill in Calvert, Alabama, and strengthens the combined company's market
position in Asia. Further, the Inoxum transaction diversifies Outokumpu's
customer base with consumer driven industry segments, and complements the
product offering to cover all stainless steel grades as well as high
performance alloys products.

The European Commission is expected the make their decision regarding the
Inoxum transaction by 16 November 2012. Outokumpu remains fully committed to
the Inoxum transaction and targets to finalise it by the end of 2012.

For further information:

Investors:
Kari Tuutti, tel. +358 9 421 2432, mob. +358 40 717 0830

Media:
Saara Tahvanainen, tel. +358 9 421 3265, mob. + 358 40 589 0223

OUTOKUMPU OYJ

Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel with the vision to be the
undisputed number one. Customers in a wide range of industries use our
stainless steel and services worldwide. Being fully recyclable,
maintenance-free, as well as very strong and durable material, stainless steel
is one of the key building blocks for sustainable future. Outokumpu employs
some 8 000 people in more than 30 countries. The Group's head office is located
in Espoo, Finland. Outokumpu is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
www.outokumpu.com

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