Thursday, October 9, 2008

ArcelorMittal expects higher EBITDA in the second half of 2008

Luxembourg, 9 October 2008 - ArcelorMittal will be meeting with investors today as previously scheduled. The following information may be relevant to all shareholders:

ArcelorMittal reaffirms third quarter EBITDA guidance in excess of USD8.5 billion. 
It further announces that it expects EBITDA as well as Cash Flow fromOperations to be higher in the second half of 2008 compared to the recordfirst half of 2008. 
Commenting, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, said: "Despite the current financial crisis, the Chinese economic slowdown and the strong destocking taking place on steel markets, we are pleased to expect profitability improvement in the second half of this year".

About ArcelorMittal 

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel company, with over 320,000 employees 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 2007 ArcelorMittal had revenues of USD 105.2 billion and crude steel production of 116 million tonnes, representing around 10 per cent of world steel output.

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


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