Submission of resignation by a member of the Supervisory Board of Stalprofil SA

On 17 January 2012 the issuer was informed that Mr. Gaetan Stiers resigned as a Supervisory Board member Stalprofil SA.
Mr. Gaetan Stiers who is also a member of the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board of Stalprofil SA resigned as a member of the Supervisory Board of the date of holding the Annual General Meeting of Stalprofil SA.
Mr. Gaetan Stiers did not give reasons for his resignation.