ArcelorMittal S.A.: ArcelorMittal chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal issues tenth anniversary statement

ArcelorMittal S.A. / ArcelorMittal chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal issues tenth anniversary statement . Processed and transmitted by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

"Steelmaking is our passion and it is this passion that will continue to drive ArcelorMittal for many years to come" 

London, 1 August 2016

On 1 August 2006, Arcelor and Mittal Steel merged to create the world's leading steel company. Today, the company is marking its ten-year anniversary. 

Some key numbers:

• Global economic contribution in excess of US$700bn 
• More than 890 million tonnes of finished steel products, shipped to customers in more than 160 countries
• More than 250 new steels invented, R&D spend of US$2.5bn
• Recycled 260 million tonnes of steel, saving 341 million tonnes of CO₂
• Lost time injury frequency rate of 0.78, down from 3.1

Looking back on the past decade Mr Lakshmi N. Mittal, chairman and CEO said:

"Ten years ago today marks the official merger of Arcelor and Mittal Steel, resulting in the creation of ArcelorMittal: the world's largest steel and mining company.

"The logic for the merger was that the combined business would enjoy numerous advantages: geographic and product diversification, reducing volatility; the ability to supply global customers and access high value-added, long-term contracts; leadership in key product segments such as automotive; and access to the lower costs and high growth of emerging markets.

"Much has changed since that time and many of the past ten years have been tough for commodity and industrial companies, including steel companies. But the logic of the merger is as sound today as it was in 2006 and I am convinced it helped us to navigate this highly challenging environment and remain the world's leading steel and mining company. 

"The past ten years have defined the spirit and culture of our company and showcased our resilience, our strength, our knowledge and our capability to respond swiftly.  We have reshaped our asset base, we have improved our competitiveness, we have improved our safety performance, we have strengthened our balance sheet and we have invested in innovative products for the future.  We have faced tough market conditions but in many ways we are a stronger company, better positioned for the future with world-class assets and a clear strategy that will enable us to outperform in all market conditions.   

"We are proud of the progress we have made.  For our employees, critically, we have created a safer work environment. In 2007 the company had a lost time injury frequency rate of 3.1: today, it is 0.78. We will continue in our efforts to make ArcelorMittal a safer place to work, until we reach zero. 

"For our customers, we have delivered new and innovative steel products, supported by our world class research and development teams and facilities. Our total research and development investment since 2006 has been US$2.5bn, supporting the invention of more than 250 new types of steel. That's why we are the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major markets - including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging - and rated as the top technology supplier in the automotive sector. 

"Our global reach - which the merger delivered - brings major benefits. For our customers, it means that we offer the same quality of steel and service across the world, as well as proximity to the customer. We have strategically expanded this offering, for example through the acquisition of the Calvert downstream operation in Alabama, AM/NS Calvert, or through building the VAMA greenfield plant in China - both of which have expanded our capability to supply the automotive industry, one of our most demanding and important customers. 

"For our steel plants and mines, our global reach brings access to a network of in-house experts that allows for the sharing of best practice.  And for the communities and countries in which we operate, it brings the economic benefits of wages and taxes paid, jobs created and supplies bought. Our economic contribution over the last ten years has been in excess of US$700bn. 

"Looking ahead, we remain committed to maintaining our leadership position in the steel industry and striving for ever higher standards in the way we run our business and deliver value to our stakeholders. We have the platform and the programmes, with Action 2020, to deliver further structural improvement that will enable us to succeed and prosper in any environment.  Our second quarter earnings announced on 29 July 2016 demonstrated not only the improved market conditions, but also the effect of the internal measures we have implemented to improve competitiveness.

"Steel remains integral to the fabric of modern life and we will continue to promote and champion its use. Steelmaking is our passion and it is this passion that will continue to drive ArcelorMittal for many years to come."

ArcelorMittal film - Our Ten Year Journey

Shot in multiple countries, highlighting the company's size and scale, a new film - ArcelorMittal - Our Ten Year Journey - has been released today, 1 August 2016. The film reminds viewers of the logic of the 2006 merger between Arcelor and Mittal Steel, and looks at how the company has adapted and strengthened itself in response to the decade's major economic challenges and is now positioning itself for the future. 

Watch the film (http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/news-and-media/multimedia-gallery/video-gallery/10-years)

Follow our ArcelorMittal10 Twitter campaign 

Read about the history of ArcelorMittal (http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/who-we-are/our-history)

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About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 19 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks.

Through our core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate.
For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at the heart of the modern world from railways to cars and washing machines. We are actively researching and producing steel-based technologies and solutions that make many of the products and components people use in their everyday lives more energy efficient.

We are one of the world's five largest producers of iron ore and metallurgical coal and our mining business is an essential part of our growth strategy. With a geographically diversified portfolio of iron ore and coal assets, we are strategically positioned to serve our network of steel plants and the external global market. While our steel operations are important customers, our supply to the external market is increasing as we grow.

In 2015, ArcelorMittal had revenues of US$63.6 billion and crude steel production of 92.5 million tonnes, while own iron ore production reached 62.8 million tonnes.
ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit: http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/ (http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/)

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