Friday, May 15, 2009

ArcelorMittal announces date of reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders



Luxembourg, 15 May 2009 - ArcelorMittal announces the date of its reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of shareholders, which will be held on 17 June 2009 at 11am CET at the Company's headquarters in Luxembourg. The convening notice, proxy form and other materials are available today on www.arcelormittal.com under "Investors and Shareholders - Extraordinary General Meeting 17 June 2009".
 
ArcelorMittal's shareholders had been convened to an EGM on 12 May which was to immediately follow the Annual General Meeting held on that day. However, the quorum required for the EGM, namely 50% of the issued share capital, was not reached. This EGM is herewith reconvened to 17th June. 
About ArcelorMittal 


ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel company, with operations in more than 60 countries. 

ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global steel markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with leading R&D and technology, as well as sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and outstanding distribution networks. With an industrial presence in over 20 countries spanning four continents, the Company covers all of the key steel markets, from emerging to mature.

Through its core values of Sustainability, Quality and Leadership, ArcelorMittal commits to operating in a responsible way with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and the communities in which it operates. It is also committed to the sustainable management of the environment and of finite resources. ArcelorMittal recognises that it has a significant responsibility to tackle the global climate change challenge; it takes a leading role in the industry's efforts to develop breakthrough steelmaking technologies and is actively researching and developing steel-based technologies and solutions that contribute to combat climate change.

In 2008, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $124.9 billion and crude steel production of 103.3 million tonnes, representing approximately 10 per cent of world steel output. 

ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Brussels (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

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