With reference to the statement published on BNS news website 03.11.2008 at 15:01 herewith we provide the following information. The Joint Stock Company “Liepajas Metalurgs” confirms the published statement with one amendment: presently there are 16,9 million company shares in public circulation and not 8 495 000. Agrita Pakule Assistant of the Chief T.:63455926, pakule@metalurgs.lv