Rautaruukki Oyj Stock exchange announcement 19 March 2007 RAUTARUUKKI'S ANNUAL REPORT 2006 PUBLISHED Rautaruukki's annual report for 2006 has been published. The annual report is available in Finnish and English versions and consists of three parts. The report itself presents the company's business and progress made with implementing the company's strategy. The second part is the financial statements, which have been prepared in compliance with IFRS. The third part is the corporate responsibility report, which details the responsibility aspect of the company's operations. The annual report can be viewed on the company's website at www.ruukki.com. Printed copies of the report may be ordered by email at: annualreport@ruukki.com Rautaruukki Oyj Taina Kyllönen Vice President, Corporate Communications Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 23 countries and employs 13,000 people. Net sales in 2006 totalled EUR 3.7 billion. The company's share is quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation has used the marketing name Ruukki since 2004. www.ruukki.com DISTRIBUTION Helsinki Stock Exchange Main media www.ruukki.com