Steel markets are currently in a period of commercial restructuring. Supply and demand imbalances in raw materials upstream are creating strong and frequent price volatility downstream. Evolving demand patterns downstream are impacting upstream investment. This confluence of change is creating unprecedented uncertainty. An understanding of the steel market’s supply chain dynamics is vital to creating a commercial structure that can reduce exposure to price volatility. Developing flexible pricing mechanisms for each link of the value chain may well help achieve stability in the industry. Platts 2nd Annual Steel Markets Focus conference will focus on the changing commercial structure of steel markets It will bring together leading raw material suppliers, steel producers, distributors and traders, as well as consumers and members of the financial community to debate and discuss the evolving commercial structure of the industry. Key topics discussed will include: The changing commercial structure of steel markets Raw material supply and its relationship with the steel industry Drivers affecting steel price volatility Differing pricing mechanisms and their impact on the value chain Price volatility, risk and what its means for steel consumers Future cost concerns to the industry in its response to climate change. Regional steel markets overview: Europe, US and Asia Confirmed speakers include: Michael Pfitzner, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal Dr. Thomas Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co SE. Carlos Barajas, Director, Global Commodity Management, Steel, Whirlpool Nasser Alaghband, Chief Executive Officer, Balli Steel Ricardo Hugas, Corporate Commercial Director, CELSA Group John H. Goodish, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, US Steel Alain Davezac, EVP Strategy & Business Development, Essar Steel Jean-Pierre Birat, Director of the CO2 Breakthrough Program, ArcelorMittal Joachim Ruth, Managing Director, Interseroh ERC Ltd. Alexander Petersen, Purchasing Manager, Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd Raymond Key, Global Head of Metals Trading, Deutsche Bank Laurent Charbonnier, Executive Director, UBS Phil Checkley, Business Development Manager, Sections and Plates, Corus Joseph J. Innace, Chief Managing Editor, Steel Markets Daily, Platts Juergen Nusser, President, EASSC and Vice President, EUROMETAL Olle Östensson, Special Adviser, International Trade and Commodities Division, UNCTAD John Healy, FRMGlobal Manager - Commodity Price Risk, ABB Inc. Georges Kirps, Vice President, EUROMETAL Michael Piel, Vice President, Bilfinger Berger AG Mike Davis, Global Editorial Director, Risk, Platts Philippe Wolper, Managing Director, APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) James O’Connell, International Coal Managing Editor, Platts Session Highlight The Changing Commercial Structure of Steel Markets Panel Discussion Discussing: Demand/supply balance Raw material supply Pricing dynamics Emerging markets Panel participants include: Michael Pfitzner, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal Dr. Thomas Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co SE. Carlos Barajas, Director, Global Commodity Management, Steel, Whirlpool Nasser Alaghband, Chief Executive Officer, Balli Steel Laurent Charbonnier, Executive Director, UBS Moderated by: Joseph J. Innace, Chief Managing Editor, Steel Markets Daily, Platts Who should attend: Raw material suppliers Steel producers Steel buyers Steel distributors Financial institutions Steel traders Consultants Lawyers For more information about the conference, contact: Sophie Adams Tel: +44-20-7176-6658 sophie_adams@platts.com Speaking opportunities, contact: Daniel Lawson Tel: +44-20-7176-6228 daniel_lawson@platts.com Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Michelle Thorby Tel: +44-20-7176-6229 michelle_thorby@platts.com For media inquiries, contact: Sheryl Paul Tel: +44-20-7176-6273 sheryl_paul@platts.com

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