SIDENOR HOLDINGS S.A.

SIDENOR among 500 foremost Global Growth Companies

SIDENOR was selected to figure among the ''500 Foremost Global Growth Companies'' which attended the 1st Annual Forum organized by the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China (the ''Summer Davos'').
The "Summer Davos" is designed to bring together and help structure various interactions and fruitful interconnections between governments and corporations from around the world.
The 500 companies which were selected belong to a new generation of reputable, high-growth, innovative, well managed companies, which redefine entrepreneurial leadership in today's rapidly changing global business environment.
Sidenor's selection acknowledges the company's impressive growth rate and potential, consistently growing extroversion and strong commitment to break-through innovation and top quality.
Sidenor's director responsible for strategic and commercial planning, Mr. N. Mariou commented the event stating: ''It is an honor for our company but also for the South Eastern European steel industry to be invited to participate at such an important international forum. We strongly feel that being selected among the "500 Foremost Global Growth Companies'' offers valuable support to our relentless pursuit of a stable and robust international growth, respectful of the human capital employed and the environment."
More detailed information regarding the World Economic Forum can be found on the Organization's website www.weforum.org