SSAB has been informed that today the Rautaruukki Board of Directors has approved the attached statement in support of the share exchange offer. For further information, please contact: Andreas Koch, Head of Investor Relations, andreas.koch@ssab.com +46 8 45 45 729 SSAB is a global leader in value added, high strength steel. SSAB offers products developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.SSAB has employees in over 45 countries and operates production facilities in Sweden and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm. www.ssab.com