The sale of Rautaruukki's reinforcing steel business received regulatory approvals

Rautaruukki Corporation Stock Exchange Release 31 July 2006 at 12.00

 

BT Norway AS has received relevant regulatory approvals for acquiring
Rautaruukki's Nordic reinforcing steel business. The transaction is expected to
close in early August.


Further information:
Mikko Hietanen, CFO, tel. +358 20 592 9030

Rautaruukki Corporation

Taina Kyllönen
VP, Corporate Communications

Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to
the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide
selection of metal products and services. The company has operations in 23
countries and employs 12,000 people. Net sales in 2005 totalled EUR 3.7 billion.
The company's share is quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (Rautaruukki Corporation:
RTRKS). The Corporation has used the marketing name Ruukki since 2004.



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