Outokumpu Oyj - Company Announcement

Outokumpu - New shares registered with the Finnish Trade Register

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
December 31, 2012 at 11.30 am EET



A total of 621 042 572 new shares were subscribed for in Outokumpu Oyj's
directed share issue to ThyssenKrupp AG. This represents 29.9% of the
outstanding shares of Outokumpu immediately following the completion of the
directed share issue. 

These new shares were registered with the Finnish Trade Register today, on
December 31, 2012. These new shares will carry all shareholder rights in
Outokumpu as of today, the date of their registration with the Finnish Trade
Register. The total number of shares in Outokumpu is now 2 078 081 348.
Outokumpu holds 1 015 888 of its own shares. 

Trading in the new shares will start on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki  on or about
January 3, 2012. However, ThyssenKrupp has agreed to a lock-up period of 12
months for 100% of its holding post-closing of the transaction and for another
12 months after that for 50% of its holding. 

For further information:

Investors:

Kari Tuutti
tel. +358 9 421 2432, mob. +358 40 717 0830

Media:

Saara Tahvanainen
tel. +358 9 421 3265, mob. + 358 40 589 0223

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:

Registration of new shares 31122012 ENG.pdf