RUUKKI GROUP COMPLETES THE TRANSACTION RELATING...

17:00 London, 19:00 Helsinki, 10 May 2012 - Ruukki Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release

RUUKKI GROUP COMPLETES THE TRANSACTION RELATING TO THE SPECIALITY ALLOYS

Ruukki Group Plc ("Ruukki" or the "Company") (LSE: RKKI, OMX: RUG1V) is pleased to announce it has completed the arrangements between the Company and Kermas Limited (including acquisition of Elektrowerk-Weisweiler GmbH) as detailed in the circular published on 18 April 2012. The aggregate cash consideration of approximately EUR 25.3 million has been paid.

Ruukki has now acquired full ownership and control over its Speciality Alloys business in Europe.


RUUKKI GROUP PLC
Thomas Hoyer
CEO

For additional information, please contact:

Ruukki Group Plc
Thomas Hoyer, CEO, [phone], [e-mail]
Markus Kivimäki, General Manager: Corporate Affairs, [phone], [e-mail]

Investec Bank Plc
Stephen Cooper, [phone], [e-mail]

RBC Capital Markets
Martin Eales, [phone], [e-mail]
Peter Barrett-Lennard, [phone], [e-mail]


Ruukki Group is a chrome mining and minerals producer focused on delivering sustainable growth with a speciality alloys business in southern Europe and a ferro alloys business in southern Africa. The Company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (RUG1V) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (RKKI).
www.ruukkigroup.com

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