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Annual Shareholders‘ Meeting of Salzgitter AG Prof Dr -Ing Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann Prof. Dr .-Ing. Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG Braunschweig, May 22, 2014

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  • Annual Shareholders‘ Meetinggof Salzgitter AG

    Prof Dr -Ing Heinz Jörg FuhrmannProf. Dr.-Ing. Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG

    Braunschweig, May 22, 2014

  • At first: 2013 – No remorse when looking back Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    2013: Extremely unsatisfying2013: Extremely unsatisfying earnings situation

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    have set a great deal in motion! 2

  • 1 Market environment and challenges2 Business development of Salzgitter Group3 Excursus on energy policy and competitiveness4 360° Concept – We are actively shaping our future!5 Guidance6 Annotations on the agenda

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  • Economic developments in the pressShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    New grief from China’s economyGermany remains Europe‘s Growth engine

    Lagarde warns Europe about“deceptive sense of security”

    [Börsen Zeitung, 14.05.2014]

    Eurozone economy has grown surprisingly slowly

    g[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 15.05.2014]

    p yEurope’s crisis is far from over.

    [Handelsblatt, 12.05.2014]

    p g y yReason: weak economic data in France and Italy. [Reuters, 15.05.2014]

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    Everyone‘s losing outCrimean Crisis: The conflict could affect the entire global economy – and the capitalmarkets with it.

    Boom in the USAEconomists expect a dramatic recovery forthe ongoing second quarter.

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    Open flanksTh f il th i i ti

    [Euro am Sonntag, 15.03.2014] [Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 12.05.2014]

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    The fragile growth in many emerging nations has become a systemic risk for the global economy. [Manager Magazin, 16.04.2014]

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    Europe: in crisis mode with Germany as the “Island of the Blissful”World: mixed signals – effects of the Ukrainian Crisis still unclear

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  • Economic growth in the European UnionShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Industrial production in selected EU 27 countries (Jan. 2007 = 100)

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    100

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    104 %

    90 87 %89 %

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    72 %78 %

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    Deutschland Italien FrankreichGB Spanien

    Source: Eurostat, own chart, last data point December 2013; Germany: February 2014

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    Germany Italy FranceGB Spain

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    Recession in in southern Europe continues–German industrial production since 2011 at a pre-crisis level

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  • Automotive IndustryShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Production of automobiles in selected EU countries (passenger car units, 1993 = 100)

    %

    140

    160

    146 %

    %

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    120 119 %101 %

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    60

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    4035 %

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    Source: VDA, April 2014

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    Germany currently produces 40 % more cars than 20 years ago; conversely, France 40 % and Italy more than 60 % less!

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  • Mechanical EngineeringShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Production of selected EU countries (Index 2007 = 100)

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    70

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    75 %73 %

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    2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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    Source: Eurostat, own chart, last data point February 2014

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    The mechanical engineering sector in southern Europe has collapsed …

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  • Construction SectorShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    Surface construction building permits in selected EU countries (Index 2007 = 100)

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    120115 %

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    2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

    9 %10 %

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    Source: Eurostat, own chart as of April 2014; last data point Q4/2013

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    … the situation in the construction sector is even more catastrophic.

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  • Steel market supply – EU vs GermanyShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    161160

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    160EU (ex. GE) – Avg. 2002 – 2008 = 144 mt/year

    GE – Avg. 2002 – 2008 = 38.5 mt/year

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    111 104 100106 109

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    43 43

    2937 41 38 38 40 4140

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    02007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014* 2015*

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    Market supply EU exx. Germany Market supply Germany

    Source: WV Stahl, as of: January 2014 | * Forecast

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    Germany is the main stabilizing force, also in the EU steel market. Nonetheless, underutilized capacities in the EU …

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  • ImportsShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Steel imports into Germany (in tons per months)Jan – Feb 2014 (Jan – Feb 2013)

    84,134 (48,810)

    274,378(256,046)

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    47,857 (37,172) 171,160(188,451)

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    248,058(207,144)

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    Source: WV Stahl, German Federal Statistical Office, as of May 2014, last data point: February 2014

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    … as well as in other countries lead to import pressure on our home market …

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  • Spot markets: steel prices in EuropeShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    €/t

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    1/12 4/12 8/12 12/12 4/13 8/13 12/13

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    HR coil HR plateCR coil Hot-dip galvanized CR coil

    Source: MEPS

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    … and have pushed steel prices in Europe down to an insufficient level since 2012!

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  • 1 Market environment and challenges2 Business development of Salzgitter Group3 Excursus on energy policy and competitiveness4 360° Concept – We are actively shaping our future!5 Guidance6 Annotations on the agenda

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  • Financial Year 2013 – key data of the Salzgitter GroupShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    FY 2013 FY 2012 D 2013 – 2012

    Crude steel production* kt 7,149.40 7,647.30 -497.90

    Group sales (consolidated) € million 9.244,20 10,397.20 -1,153.00

    Earnings before taxes € million -477.80 -29.40 -448.40

    Earnings after taxes € million -489.60 -99.80 -389.80

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    Earnings per share (basic) € -9.10 -1.89 -7.21

    ROCE % -10.50 1.30 -11.80

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    Core workforce (12/31) 23,164 23,247 -83

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    * incl. the pro-rata volume of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH

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    Unsatisfactory results for 2013 –focus on consistent implementation of “Salzgitter AG 2015“

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  • Financial Year 2013 – comparison of EBT vs previous yearShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    EBT 2013 EBT 2012 ∆

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    Steel € million -428.20 -176.30 -251.90

    Trading € million 25.70 77.10 -51.40

    Tubes € million -94.80 7.80 -102.60

    Services € million 5.20 15.90 -10.70

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    Technology € million 13.90 9.50 4.40

    Other / Consolidation € million 0.40 36.70 -36.60

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    Group € million -477.80 -29.40 -448.40

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    * Incl. 25% Aurubis

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    Technology: turnaround strengthened • Trading: presentable in light of environment! Steel: insufficient margins• Tubes: underutilization of LD pipes and precision tubes

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  • Financial Year 2013 – comparison of EBT vs previous yearShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    € million

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    PTG+ 9385 EP

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    -100

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    [PTG]-62 -29-95

    +SMP -93

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    -85 EP+MGB

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    500Steel Tubes Group

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    Major part of Group losses in the financial years 2012 and 2013 were generated by only a few companies in Steel and Tubes Divisions

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  • First Quarter 2014Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    first tangible success …

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    Still loss-making, but

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  • First Quarter 2014 –comparison of EBT vs previous yearShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    EBT Q1 2014 EBT Q1 2013 ∆

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    Strip Steel € million -2.2 -7.3 5.1

    Plate/Section Steel € million -22.4 -32.0 9.6

    Energy € million -12.3 -11.1 -1.2

    Trading € million 4.9 11.4 -6.5

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    Technology € million 9.2 2.8 6.4

    Other/Consolidation € million 14.1 20.1 -6.0

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    • Of which Aurubis investment € million 8.2 5.8

    Group € million -8.7 -16.1 7.4

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    * Q1 2013 as at equity contribution

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    “Salzgitter AG 2015“ program well under way – tangible success in first quarter!

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  • Development of Peiner Träger and precision tubes Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Earnings before taxes in € million (excluding non-recurrent effects)

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    Peiner Träger GmbH [PTG]5

    Precision Tubes Group [SMP]

    -22 -22 -24 -14

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    0-9 -4 -6 -6 0

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    -10 -10

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    -25Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014

    -25Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014

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    First tangible success!

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  • 1 Market environment and challenges2 Business development of Salzgitter Group3 Excursus on energy policy and competitiveness4 360° Concept – We are actively shaping our future!5 Guidance6 Annotations on the agenda

  • Energy costs endanger value chainsShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Review AGM 2013: “EEG” worst case scenario Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    As of today: worst case scenario has become more unlikely, however …

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  • Speech of Barack Obama at ArcelorMittal in Cleveland, 11/14/2013 Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    … this plant, if it's located in Germany, energy costs are double, maybe triple … So this gives us a big edgeedge. … And if you're saving money on energy costs, that means you can invest in equipment invest in workers hire more e

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    equipment, invest in workers, hire more people, produce more products. Our economy keeps growing, creating new jobs which means that strengthening Sal

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    a choice between the environmentand the economy – we can do both.

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    … the competitive disadvantage versus the US is considerable: EU on the verge of falling behind in global competition for industry and prosperity!

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  • Scenarios of effects on earningsShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    more than € +140m p.a.

    Theoretical earnings improvement:Theoretical earnings improvement:Assuming similar costs for electricity and natural gas as in the US

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    Impending burden from energy and climate policies (unfavorable, not most unvaforable scenario) Salz

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    most unvaforable scenario)

    Up to € -80m p.a.

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    Ongoing threat of additional burdens in Germany and the EU versus more advantageous framework conditions in other regions.

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  • Winner “Energy Efficiency Award 2013”Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Ulrich Grethe and Ralph Schaper with other awardees (Foto: dena*)

    87 bids from 11 countries

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    “For outstanding contribution to the improvement of energy efficiency in industry

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    and business to Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH”

    * dena (Deutsche Energie Agentur) is the competence center for energy efficiency, renewable energies and intelligent energy systems. Main shareholder of dena is the Federal Republic of Germany

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    Energy efficiency and conservation of resources –we are at the “forefront of the movement”!

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  • Determinants for Salzgitter AGShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Structural crisis of the EU steel industry

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    burdens on competitiveness

    business w/ Russia and threat of Ukrainian imports

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    High social standards in EU- and GE steel industries

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    There is no lack of challenges …

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  • 1 Market environment and challenges2 Business development of Salzgitter Group3 Excursus on energy policy and competitiveness4 360° Concept – We are actively shaping our future!5 Guidance6 Annotations on the agenda

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    CORPORATE POLICYMISSION STATEMENTMotivation & Qualification

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    SZAG 2015Stabilize competitiveness

    INNOVATIONSOpening up new opportunities

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    Process efficiency

    Group organization

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    DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS UNITSFostering potential

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    We are actively shaping the future of our Group through a coordinated, holistic concept!

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  • Corporate PolicyShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Above competitor's average

    Profitability

    Above competitor s averagein the medium and long term

    Emotional affinity andidentification with the com-pany and its employees

    Independ-ence as

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    Identity LiquidityFlexibility that allows

    opportunities to be seizedPreserving our independence

    Stick to agreements,communicate, practice

    pany and its employees

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    core elementof corporate

    policyDiscipline Agility

    Preserving our independencetransparency,understand the big picture, and act accordingly

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    Profession-alism

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    All decisions pursue the goal of optimizing the sustainable value of the Group for shareholders and stakeholders

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    CORPORATE POLICYMISSION STATEMENTMotivation & Qualification

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    SZAG 2015Stabilize competitiveness

    INNOVATIONSOpening up new opportunities

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    DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS UNITSFostering potential

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    We are actively shaping the future of our Group through a coordinated, holistic concept!

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  • New Group structure as of January 1, 2014Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Salzgitter AG

    Salzgitter Mannesmann/Salzgitter Klöckner-Werke

    SalzgitterFlachstahl

    IlsenburgerGrobblech

    Mannesmannröhren-Werke

    Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel

    KHS Verkehrsbetriebe Peine-Salzgitter

    Strip Steel BU Plate/Section Steel BU

    Energy BU Trading BU Technology BU Other/Consolidation

    Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech

    Europipe Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel

    SalzgitterEuroplatinen

    Peiner Träger Salzgitter Mannesmann International

    KHS Corpoplast

    Salzgitter Bauelemente Salzgitter Mannesmann Line Pipe

    KHS Plasmax

    Hansaport

    Gesis Gesellschaft für Informationssysteme

    50% 51%

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    Salzgitter Mannesmann Großrohr

    HSP Hoesch Spundwand und Profil

    Universal Eisenund Stahl

    DEUMU Deutsche Erz- und Metall-Union

    Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision

    Klöckner DESMA Elastomertechnik

    Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlservice

    Klöckner DESMA Schuhmaschinen

    Telcat

    Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung

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    Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann

    Salzgitter Automotive Engineering

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    Strong customer and market orientation is a key attribute of the new organizational structure

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  • Group Management BoardShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Business Unit headsShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Ing.p gULRICH

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  • Salzgitter AG 2015 – effectsShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Identified earnings improvement potential backed by concrete projects …

    > € 90 m Staff reduction in excess of 1,500 FTE

    > € 70 m Optimization of technical production processes

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    > € 40 m Other measures (e.g. procurement, steel logistic and IT)

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    … amounts to more than € 200 million per year

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    In addition, there is a continuous improvement process:with no closing date for ideas and measures!

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  • Example of the optimization of technical processesShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Coal drying, grinding and injection plant

    • Substitution of liquid reduction agentsand external coke (in part) with pulverized coal– Coal is economically very attractive due

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    Blast Furnaces A and B• Capital expenditure: € 70 million• Commissioning: 2015

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    • Amortization period: approx. two years(on the basis of current energy carrier prices)

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    Potential cost savings: upper double-digit million euro amount per year

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    chores we have in hand. This must be our top priority!It is an unavoidable necessity that we streamline our processes and reduce our Sa

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    CORPORATE POLICYMISSION STATEMENTMotivation & Qualification

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    SZAG 2015Stabilize competitiveness

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    We are actively shaping the future of our Group through a coordinated, holistic concept!

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  • Fostering potential: example of “Automotive Performance”Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    The Salzgitter Group presented solutions for chassis, suspension and drivetrainunder the motto of "Automotive Performance”under the motto of Automotive Performance

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    Customer drive with a consistent and convincing Group presentation

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    SZAG 2015Stabilize competitiveness

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    We are actively shaping the future of our Group through a coordinated, holistic concept!

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  • Innovation: belt caster before casting commencesShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Innovation: belt caster – filling of the tundishShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Innovation: belt caster – discharge Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Innovation: belt caster – outlet Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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  • Innovation: new products of KHS Shareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    New, patented procedures dispenses with repackaging materials in the future

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    Innoprint®: TOP 5 at the Hermes Award 2014!

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    YOUNITED –New mission statement!

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    SZAG 2015Stabilize competitiveness

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    We are actively shaping the future of our Group through a coordinated, holistic concept!

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  • New mission statementShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    Success rests on our employees.Our joint success is always also the Salz

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    Our joint success is always also the success each individual. We express this with YOUNITED.

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  • New mission statementShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

    I ti th t I i t d thI notice that I am appreciated – the company will also support me in my future plans.

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    get ahead – I would recommend applying to us any time!

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  • 360° ConceptShareholders’ Meeting May 22, 2014

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    YOUNITED –New mission statement!

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  • 1 Market environment and challenges2 Business development of Salzgitter Group3 Excursus on energy policy and competitiveness4 360° Concept – We are actively shaping our future!5 Guidance6 Annotations on the agenda

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    Based on planning by the individual business units, and taking account of significant effects from measures as well as structural improvements from the "Salzgitter AG 2015" groupwidep g g pproject, we assume the following in the year 2014:

    • sales of almost € 10 billion• sales of almost € 10 billion …• … a significant increase in the pre-tax result, approximating breakeven,

    compared with the financial year 2013 and …

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    • … another moderately positive return on capital employed.

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    As in recent years, we make reference to the fact that opportunities and risks from currently unforeseeable trends in selling prices, input material prices and capacity level developments, as well as changes in the currency parity, may considerably affect performance in the course of the financial year 2014. The resulting fluctuation in the consolidated pre-tax result may, as current events show, be within a

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    45 08/14/2013 :Announcement key data SZAG 2015

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    • Profit brought forward to new account € 1,282,540.00• Annual net income € 12,100,000.00

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  • Annual Shareholders‘ Meetinggof Salzgitter AG

    Prof Dr -Ing Heinz Jörg FuhrmannProf. Dr.-Ing. Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann Chairman of the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG

    Braunschweig, May 22, 2014