Prior to the sale, ArcelorMittal owned 655,969,154 Shares in Erdemir, representing approximately 18.74% of Erdemir’s share capital. Following completion of the sale, ArcelorMittal will hold approximately 12.08% of Erdemir’s share capital.

ArcelorMittal has agreed to a 180-day lock-up period on its remaining stake in Erdemir.

The sale was managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited acting as Sole Bookrunner.

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