Outokumpu Oyj - Company Announcement

Outokumpu comments on the Terni divestment

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
February 20, 2013 at 10.30 am EET


Outokumpu is currently in the process of divesting the Terni operations as
required by the European Commission. Aperam has today, February 20, 2013
publicly announced their intention to form an Italian joint venture to pursue
the Terni operations. Outokumpu welcomes the interest on Terni (AST). However,
there are several interested parties and buyer candidates, and therefore no
decisions have been made yet. At this stage Outokumpu cannot comment the
details of the divestment process or buyer candidates. 

For further information:

Investors:

Tamara Weinert
tel. +358 9 421 2438, mob. +358 40 751 7194

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:

Terni divestment 20022013 ENG.pdf