Outokumpu Oyj - Total number of voting rights and capital

Outokumpu Oyj - shares subscribed with the 2003B stock options and the increase in share capital

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
March 9,  2010 at 10.15 am EET



Between February 9, 2010 and March 1, 2010 a total of 755 270 shares have been
subscribed for with the 2003B stock options (FI0009633671). As a result of the
share subscriptions the share capital of Outokumpu Oyj has increased by EUR
1 283 959.00.

The increase in share capital has been entered into the Finnish trade register
on March 9, 2010 and the subscribed shares will be listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd and trading will commence along with the old shares as of March
10, 2010.

The shares and share capital of Outokumpu Oyj following the increase in share
capital:

Trading code: OUT1V
ISIN code: FI0009002422
Number of shares: 182 938 249
Share capital: EUR 310 995 023.30

Subscription period for stock option 2003B has expired on March 1, 2010.

The following increases in share capital concern the share subscription with the
stock option 2003C. The stock options 2003C are not listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd.

The next filing of increase in share capital into the trade register will take
place on or about May 11, 2010 and listing of shares on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Ltd on or about May 12, 2010.


OUTOKUMPU OYJ





Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel with the vision to be the
undisputed number one. Customers in a wide range of industries use our stainless
steel and services worldwide. Being fully recyclable, maintenance-free, as well
as very strong and durable material, stainless steel is one of the key building
blocks for sustainable future. Outokumpu employs some 7 500 people in more than
30 countries. The Group's head office is located in Espoo, Finland. Outokumpu is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
www.outokumpu.com


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ENG Stock options 2003B 9.3.2010.pdf