Outokumpu Oyj - Major shareholder announcements

Outokumpu - Announcement regarding change in holdings

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
December 31, 2012 at 11.35 am EET


Outokumpu Oyj (business identity code: 0215254-2) has received a notification
based on Chapter 2, Section 9 of the Finnish Securities Market Act from
Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company (business identity code: 0107638-1). 

Such notification by Ilmarinen contains the following information:

Due to the share subscription made by ThyssenKrupp on December 28, 2012 and the
registration of 621 042 572 new shares in Outokumpu with the Finnish Trade
Register on December 31, 2012, Ilmarinen's holdings in Outokumpu have decreased
below 5% of the shares and voting rights of Outokumpu. Ilmarinen currently owns
80 153 368 shares, which represent 3.86% of the shares and voting rights of
Outokumpu. 

Outokumpu has a total of 2 078 081 348 shares. Each share carries one vote.
Outokumpu holds 1 015 888 of its own shares. 

Outokumpu Oyj



Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel and high performance alloys.
Our advanced materials are the ideal choice for demanding applications ranging
from cutlery to bridges, energy plants to medical equipment. Stainless steel
contributes to a sustainable and long lasting world as it is a 100% recyclable,
corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free, durable and hygienic material. Outokumpu
employs approximately over 16 000 professionals in over 40 countries, with the
Group's head office in Espoo, Finland and shares listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com

Attachments:

Ilmarinen flagging 31122012 ENG.pdf