Tenaris Announces 2008 Fourth Quarter and Annua...

The Financial and Operational Information Contained in This Press
Release Is Based on Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Prepared in Accordance With International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and Presented in U.S. Dollars

LUXEMBOURG -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/25/09 -- Tenaris S.A. (NYSE: TS)
(BAE: TS) (MXSE: TS) (MILAN: TEN) ("Tenaris") today announced its
results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 with
comparison to its results for the fourth quarter and year ended
December 31, 2007.

Summary of 2008 Fourth Quarter Results

(Comparison with third quarter of 2008 and fourth quarter of 2007)

                               Q4 2008        Q3 2008           Q4 2007
                              --------  --------------    --------------
Net sales (US$ million)        3,238.8  3,118.5      4%   2,628.0     23%
Operating income (US$ million)   559.3    933.9    (40%)    756.7    (26%)
Net income (US$ million)         114.5    631.2    (82%)    595.8    (81%)
Shareholders' net income (US$
 million)                         93.7    570.6    (84%)    546.5    (83%)
Earnings per ADS (US$)            0.16     0.97    (84%)     0.93    (83%)
Earnings per share (US$)          0.08     0.48    (84%)     0.46    (83%)
EBITDA* (US$ million)          1,191.4  1,068.8     11%     890.9     34%
EBITDA margin (% of net sales)      37%      34%               34%

*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and
impairment charges

Our operating results in the fourth quarter were affected by
impairment charges on the value of our assets amounting to US$502.9
million, or US$0.43 per share (US$0.85 per ADS). These charges mainly
reflect the impact on the value of the intangible assets coming from
our Maverick acquisition due to changes in our operating environment
in North America, particularly in respect of the outlook for natural
gas drilling in the region over the next two years. Our EBITDA,
however, measured before impairment charges, reached a record level
reflecting strong sales growth, particularly in North America, and a
recovery of operating margins. Our net financial debt (total
financial debt less cash and other current investments) decreased by
US$95.8 million to US$1,392.4 million, from US$1,488.2 million at the
end of the previous quarter, as our free cash flow (net cash provided
by operations less capital expenditures) was US$273.2 million and we
paid an interim dividend during the quarter amounting to US$153.5
million.

Summary of 2008 Annual Results

                                                                 Increase/
                                        FY 2008      FY 2007    (Decrease)
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Net sales (US$ million)                 12,131.8     10,042.0           21%
Operating income (US$ million)           3,027.9      2,957.2            2%
Net income (US$ million)                 2,275.6      2,076.1           10%
Shareholders' net income (US$
 million)                                2,124.8      1,923.7           10%
Earnings per ADS (US$)                      3.60         3.26           10%
Earnings per share (US$)                    1.80         1.63           10%
EBITDA* (US$ million)                    4,063.7      3,449.3           18%
EBITDA margin (% of net sales)                33%          34%

*EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and
impairment charges

2008 was a year of strong growth at Tenaris as we consolidated our
integrated product and service offering in an expanding North
American market. Net sales grew by 21%, compared to 2007, and EBITDA,
measured before impairment charges, rose 18% to reach US$4.1 billion.
Operating income, after accounting for asset write-downs reflecting
changes in our operating environment, rose 2% and earnings per share
rose 10% for the year. Net financial debt was reduced by US$1,577.8
million to US$1,392.4 million at year end.

Annual Dividend Proposal

The board of directors proposes, for the approval of the annual
general shareholders' meeting to be held on June 3, 2009, the payment
of an annual dividend of US$0.43 per share (US$0.86 per ADS), or
approximately US$507 million, which includes the interim dividend of
US$0.13 per share (US$0.26 per ADS) paid on November 27, 2008. This
would represent an increase of 13% over the annual dividend paid for
the 2007 fiscal year. If the annual dividend is approved by the
shareholders, a dividend of US$0.30 per share (US$0.60 per ADS), or
approximately US$354 million will be paid on June 25, 2009, with an
ex-dividend date of June 22, 2009.

Tenaris to Acquire Control of Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya

Tenaris has signed an agreement to acquire from Bakrie & Brothers
TbK, Green Pipe International Limited and Cakrawala Baru a 77.45%
holding in Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya ("SPIJ"), an Indonesian OCTG
processing business with heat treatment and premium connection
threading facilities, for a purchase price of US$73.5 million, with
US$ 24.9 million being payable as consideration for SPIJ's equity and
US$ 48.6 million as consideration for the assignment of certain
sellers' loan to SPIJ. SPIJ has an annual processing capacity of
120,000 tons and has had a commercial alliance with Tenaris for more
than a decade. SPIJ employs around 500 persons and had revenues of
approximately US$140 million in 2008.

The acquisition, whose completion is subject to customary conditions,
including regulatory approval and compliance with certain minority
shareholder rights, would allow Tenaris to strengthen its global
production capabilities and its local presence in Indonesia, one of
the world's leading producers of LNG.

Market Background and Outlook

Global business and market conditions changed markedly during 2008 as
the financial crisis, which had started towards the end of 2007,
intensified in September and spread rapidly to other sectors all over
the world. It has become increasingly clear that the impact on the
real economy is likely to be severe and long-lasting.

Global oil prices rose strongly in the first half of the year,
peaking in July in excess of US$140 per barrel, before falling even
more abruptly in the second half to their current levels of around
US$40 per barrel, reflecting expectations of a significant reduction
in demand in the current recessionary environment. North American gas
prices also rose rapidly during the first half of the year, peaking
in excess of US$12 per million BTU, before falling even more steeply
to their current levels close to US$4 per million BTU as increased
investment in US gas production resulted in significantly higher
production levels at a time when demand began to be affected by lower
industrial production.

Taking the year as a whole, the international count of active
drilling rigs, as published by Baker Hughes, showed an average
increase compared to 2007 of 7%. The corresponding rig count in the
US, which is more sensitive to North American gas prices, after
rising steadily in the first part of the year to peak at 2,031 during
the month of September, began falling in the fourth quarter to end
the year at 1,623 and has subsequently fallen to 1,300 as of February
20, 2009. For the full year, an average increase of 6% compared to
2007, was registered. In Canada, the corresponding rig count, which
is also sensitive to North American gas prices and where oil and gas
drilling activity is affected by seasonal factors, showed an average
annual increase of 11% compared to 2007.

We estimate that global apparent demand for OCTG in 2008 rose by
around 11% in 2008 compared to 2007. This increase includes a
substantial surge in inventories in the US fueled by surging Chinese
imports of standard and non heat-treated products. We expect that
apparent demand for OCTG will suffer a strong adjustment in 2009,
reflecting an expected decline in oil and gas drilling activity and
efforts to reduce inventories. Demand for premium and other high-end
OCTG products should hold up better than for standard product grades
as oil and gas companies maintain their investments in complex
projects already underway.

Demand for our large-diameter pipes for pipeline projects in South
America rose during 2008 as we made deliveries to a number of
pipeline projects in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. However, sales
are expected to decline in 2009 as the current order backlog is lower
than last year and customers delay the implementation of new
projects.

Steelmaking raw material costs for our seamless pipe products and
steel costs for our welded pipe products rose steeply in the first
half of the year but fell even more steeply during the second half of
the year as the recessionary environment had an almost immediate
impact on global steelmaking activity. Pipe prices, which had risen
during the second and third quarter are now declining following the
correction in raw material and energy costs.

Considering the decrease in apparent demand and declining prices we
expect lower level of sales and EBITDA into the coming quarters.

Analysis of 2008 Fourth Quarter Results

                                                                Increase/
    Sales volume (metric tons)          Q4 2008      Q4 2007   (Decrease)
                                      ----------   ----------  ----------
Tubes - Seamless                         704,000      714,000          (1%)
Tubes - Welded                           242,000      259,000          (7%)
Tubes - Total                            946,000      973,000          (3%)
Projects - Welded                        134,000      157,000         (15%)
Total                                  1,080,000    1,130,000          (4%)

                                                                Increase/
           Tubes                        Q4 2008      Q4 2007   (Decrease)
                                      ----------   ----------  ----------
(Net sales - $ million)
North America                           1,419.3        756.0           88%
South America                             382.9        324.0           18%
Europe                                    369.1        460.8          (20%)
Middle East & Africa                      424.4        458.7           (7%)
Far East & Oceania                        193.1        153.5           26%
Total net sales ($ million)             2,788.8      2,153.0           30%
Cost of sales (% of sales)                   50%          53%
Operating income ($ million)*             618.0        656.9           (6%)
Operating income (% of sales)                22%          31%

*Operating income includes impairment charges of US$368.5 million

Net sales of tubular products and services rose 30% to US$2,788.8
million in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to US$2,153.0 million
in the fourth quarter of 2007, as an increase in our average selling
price for tubular products and services offset a 3% decline in sales
volume. Sales rose strongly in North America, led by increased
volumes and prices for OCTG products throughout the region. Sales
also increased in South America and Far East and Oceania reflecting
higher average selling prices. In Europe, sales were affected by the
decline in industrial activity and imports from China which are
causing injury to the European pipe industry.


                                                       Increase/
        Projects                Q4 2008     Q4 2007   (Decrease)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------
Net sales ($ million)              311.9       315.4          (1%)
Cost of sales (% of sales)            63%         71%
Operating income ($ million)        75.8        78.1          (3%)
Operating income (% of sales)         24%         25%


Net sales of pipes for pipeline projects decreased 1% to US$311.9
million in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to US$315.4 million in
the fourth quarter of 2007, as the increase in average selling prices
almost entirely offset the decrease in volumes.


                                                              Increase/
          Others                      Q4 2008      Q4 2007    (Decrease)
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------
Net sales ($ million)                     138.0        159.6          (14%)
Cost of sales (% of sales)                   82%          71%
Operating income ($ million)*            (134.5)        21.7            -
Operating income (% of sales)             (97%)           14%

*Operating income includes impairment charges of US$ 134.4 million

Net sales of other products and services decreased 14% to US$138.0
million in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to US$159.6 million
in the fourth quarter of 2007, mainly reflecting lower sales of
excess raw materials and welded pipes for electric conduits in the
USA, partially offset by higher sales of sucker rods.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, decreased as a
percentage of net sales to 14.5% in the quarter ended December 31,
2008 compared to 15.7% in the corresponding quarter of 2007 but
increased in absolute terms to US$468.2 million compared to US$413.0
million. This increase in absolute terms was related primarily to
higher activity in terms of net sales and higher selling costs.

Other operating income (expense) amounted to a net loss of US$500.7
million compared to a net gain of US$16.0 million in the
corresponding quarter of 2007, due to impairment charges mainly
related to changes in the market outlook for our North American
operations.

Net interest expense decreased to US$40.2 million in the fourth
quarter of 2008, compared to a net interest expense of US$41.8
million in the same period of 2007.

Other financial results generated a loss of US$59.1 million during
the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to a loss of US$12.0 million
during the fourth quarter of 2007. These results largely reflect
gains and losses on net foreign exchange transactions and the fair
value of derivative instruments and are to a large extent offset by
changes to our net equity position. These gains and losses are mainly
attributable to variations in the exchange rates between our
subsidiaries' functional currencies (other than the US dollar) and
the US dollar in accordance with IFRS.

Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a loss of
US$32.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to a gain of
US$39.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. These results mainly
derived from our equity investment in Ternium and, in the fourth
quarter of 2007, included a gain of US$18.4 million recorded on the
sale of our remaining 25% participation in Dalmine Energie.

Income tax charges totalled US$312.8 million in the fourth quarter of
2008. Excluding the effect of impairment losses during the quarter
amounting to US$502.9 million, the tax rate was equivalent to 32% of
income before equity in earnings of associated companies and income
tax.

Income attributable to minority interest decreased to US$20.8 million
in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to US$49.3 million in the
corresponding quarter of 2007.

Cash Flow and Liquidity

Net cash provided by operations during the fourth quarter of 2008 was
US$379.3 million (US$1,465.0 million for the year), compared to
US$231.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 (US$2,020.6 million
during the year). Working capital increased by US$248.6 million
during the fourth quarter, mainly due to an increase in trade
receivables and a reduction in trade payables and customer advances,
partially offset by a decrease in the value of inventories.

Capital expenditures amounted to US$106.1 million for the fourth
quarter of 2008 and US$443.2 million for the year, compared to
US$113.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and US$447.9 million
for the year. Since last September, we are reducing our capital
expenditure plans to take account of changed market expectations
while confirming our most relevant projects in technology, safety and
quality and our expansion plan to serve the growing Mexican market.

During 2008, total financial debt decreased by US$1,043.2 million to
US$2,977.0 million at December 31, 2008 from US$4,020.2 million at
December 31, 2007. Liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and other
current investments) increased by US$534.6 million to US$1,584.6
million at December 31, 2008 from US$1,050.0 million at December 31,
2007. Net financial debt during 2008 decreased by US$1,577.8 million
to US$1,392.4 million at December 31, 2008.


Analysis of 2008 Annual Results

                                                              Increase/
    Sales volume (metric tons)     FY 2008       FY 2007      (Decrease)
                                 ------------  ------------  ------------
Tubes - Seamless                    2,861,000     2,870,000            (0%)
Tubes - Welded                      1,057,000       965,000            10%
Tubes - Total                       3,918,000     3,835,000             2%
Projects - Welded                     591,000       474,000            25%
Total - Tubes + Projects            4,509,000     4,309,000             5%

                                                               Increase/
      Tubes                         FY 2008       FY 2007     (Decrease)
                                 ------------  ------------  ------------
Net sales ($ million)
- North America                       4,519.2       2,921.7            55%
- South America                       1,353.7       1,221.7            11%
- Europe                              1,705.6       1,661.4             3%
- Middle East & Africa                1,809.9       2,057.6           (12%)
- Far East & Oceania                    726.6         690.2             5%
Total net sales                      10,115.0       8,552.6            18%
Cost of sales (% of sales)                 53%           52%
Operating income ($ million)          2,822.1       2,713.9             4%
Operating income (% of sales)              28%           32%

Net sales of tubular products and services rose 18% to US$10,115.0
million in 2008, compared to US$8,552.6 million in 2007, due to
higher average selling prices and higher volumes of welded pipe
sales. In North America, demand for our products increased throughout
the region, particularly for our OCTG products as we consolidated our
integrated product and service offering following the acquisition of
Hydril in May 2007 in an expanding market. In South America, sales
increased due primarily to higher OCTG demand in Venezuela and
Ecuador. In Europe, sales increased, as higher average selling prices
offset a decrease in volumes due to lower industrial activity and an
increase in Chinese imports. In the Middle East and Africa, sales
were affected by inventory adjustments and lower sales of API OCTG
products. In the Far East and Oceania, sales increased as higher
average selling prices more than offset a decrease in volumes.

Cost of sales of tubular products and services, expressed as a
percentage of net sales, rose from 52% to 53%, reflecting a steep
increase in raw material costs for our seamless pipe products and
steel costs for our welded pipe products in the first half of the
year, which then started to correct towards the end of the year.

Operating income from tubular products and services, which included
US$368.5 million in impairment charges, rose 4% to US$2,822.1 million
in 2008, from US$2,713.9 million in 2007 as higher sales more than
offset a lower margin resulting from the impairment charges.

                                                                Increase/
        Projects                         FY 2008     FY 2007   (Decrease)
                                        ----------  ----------  ----------
Net sales ($ million)                      1,270.9       876.3          45%
Cost of sales (% of sales)                      70%         71%
Operating income ($ million)                 249.0       184.8          35%
Operating income (% of sales)                   20%         21%

Net sales of pipes for pipeline projects rose 45% to US$1,270.9
million in 2008, compared to US$876.3 million in 2007, reflecting
strong shipments to gas and other pipeline projects in Brazil,
Argentina and Colombia and higher average selling prices.

Operating income from pipes for pipeline projects rose 35% to
US$249.0 million in 2008, from US$184.8 million in 2007, due to the
increase in net sales and a relatively stable operating margin.


                                                                Increase/
          Others                         FY 2008     FY 2007    (Decrease)
                                        ----------  ----------  ----------
Net sales ($ million)                        745.9       613.1          22%
Cost of sales (% of net sales)                  73%         76%
Operating income ($ million)                 (43.3)       58.5           -
Operating income (% of sales)                  (6%)         10%

Net sales of other products and services rose 22% to US$745.9 million
in 2008, compared to US$613.1 million in 2007, reflecting higher
sales of electric conduits, sucker rods, industrial equipment and
excess raw materials.

Operating income from other products and services, for the year 2008
were affected by impairment charges of US$134.4 million on our assets
in this segment.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, decreased as a
percentage of net sales to 15.0% in 2008 compared to 15.7% in 2007
but increased in absolute terms to US$1,819.0 million compared to
US$1,573.9 million. SG&A increased in absolute terms due to higher
commissions, freight and other selling expenses, higher labor costs
and higher taxes and services and fees. These increases were related
primarily to higher activity in terms of net sales.

Other operating income and expenses resulted in net expenses of
US$485.8 million in 2008, compared to net income of US$4.9 million in
2007, as in 2008 we recorded impairment charges amounting to US$502.9
million. These charges reflect changes in our operating environment,
particularly in respect of the outlook for natural gas drilling in
North America over the next two years.

Net interest expenses totalled US$137.0 million in 2008, compared to
net interest expenses of US$182.3 million in 2007, reflecting a lower
net debt position and lower interest rates.

Other financial results generated a loss of US$104.3 million in 2008,
compared to a loss of US$22.8 million during 2007. These results
largely reflect gains and losses on net foreign exchange transactions
and the fair value of derivative instruments and are to a large
extent offset by changes to our net equity position. These gains and
losses are mainly attributable to variations in the exchange rates
between our subsidiaries' functional currencies (other than the US
dollar) and the US dollar in accordance with IFRS.

Equity in earnings of associated companies generated a gain of
US$89.6 million in 2008, compared to a gain of US$113.3 million in
2007. These gains were derived mainly from our equity investment in
Ternium but, in 2007, also included a gain of US$18.4 million
recorded on the sale of our remaining 25% participation in Dalmine
Energie.

Income tax charges of US$1,011.7 million were recorded during 2008.
Excluding the effect of impairment losses during the year amounting
to US$502.9 million, the tax rate was equivalent to 31% of income
before equity in earnings of associated companies and income tax. In
2007, we recorded income tax charges amounting to US$823.9 million,
equivalent to 30% of income before equity in earnings of associated
companies and income tax.

Income from discontinued operations amounted to US$411.1 million in
2008, compared to US$34.5 million in 2007. The 2008 income included
the result of the sale of Hydril's pressure control business,
completed on April 1, 2008, amounting to US$394.3 million.

Net income rose to US$2,275.6 million in 2008, compared to US$2,076.1
million in 2007, reflecting a 2% increase in the operating income
after impairment charges and the result of the sale of Hydril's
pressure control business.

Income attributable to equity holders was US$2,124.8 million, or
US$1.80 per share (US$3.60 per ADS), in 2008, compared to US$1,923.7
million, or US$1.63 per share (US$3.26 per ADS) in 2007.

Income attributable to minority interest was US$150.8 million in
2008, compared to US$152.3 million in 2007 as higher results at
Confab were offset by lower results at NKKTubes and losses at other
subsidiaries.

Registered Major Holders

The following holders have notified Tenaris of holdings in excess of
5% of its capital or voting rights:


                                                             % of capital
                                                Number of      and voting
                 Holders                          shares         rights
                                              -------------- --------------
San Faustin N.V.(1)                              717,440,187           60.8
Capital World Investors (2)                       64,633,440            5.5

(1) San Faustin N.V. owns all of its shares in the Company through
its wholly-owned subsidiary I.I.I. Industrial Investments Inc. Rocca
& Partners S.A. controls a significant portion of the voting power of
San Faustin N.V. and has the ability to influence matters affecting,
or submitted to a vote of the shareholders of, San Faustin N.V., such
as the election of directors, the approval of certain corporate
transaction and other matters concerning the company's policies.
There are no controlling shareholders for Rocca & Partners.

(2) Capital World Investors is a division of Capital Research and
Management Company (CRMC). Capital World Investors is deemed to be
the beneficial owner of these shares as a result of CRMC acting as
investment adviser to various investment companies. Accordingly,
Capital World Investors does not own any shares for its own account;
rather, they are owned by accounts under the discretionary management
of Capital World Investors.

Some of the statements contained in this press release are
"forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are based on
management's current views and assumptions and involve known and
unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those
statements. These risks include but are not limited to risks arising
from uncertainties as to future oil and gas prices and their impact
on investment programs by oil and gas companies.


Consolidated Income Statement

(all amounts in thousands     Three-month period      Year ended December
 of U.S. dollars)             ended December 31,              31,
                            ----------------------  ----------------------
                               2008        2007        2008        2007
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Continuing operations
Net sales                    3,238,752   2,627,968  12,131,836  10,042,008
Cost of sales               (1,710,525) (1,474,215) (6,799,189) (5,515,767)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Gross profit                 1,528,227   1,153,753   5,332,647   4,526,241
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses      (468,176)   (413,041) (1,819,011) (1,573,949)
Other operating income
 (expense), net               (500,738)     16,012    (485,772)      4,933
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Operating income               559,313     756,724   3,027,864   2,957,225
Interest income                  3,213      28,375      48,873      93,392
Interest expense               (43,382)    (70,211)   (185,836)   (275,648)

Other financial results        (59,084)    (12,029)   (104,272)    (22,754)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Income before equity in
 earnings of associated
 companies and income tax      460,060     702,859   2,786,629   2,752,215
Equity in earnings of
 associated companies          (32,830)     39,691      89,556     113,276
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Income before income tax       427,230     742,550   2,876,185   2,865,491
Income tax                    (312,765)   (159,156) (1,011,675)   (823,924)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Income for continuing
 operations                    114,465     583,394   1,864,510   2,041,567

Discontinued operations

Income for discontinued
 operations                          -      12,421     411,110      34,492
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

Income for the year            114,465     595,815   2,275,620   2,076,059
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the
 Company                        93,653     546,542   2,124,802   1,923,748
Minority interest               20,812      49,273     150,818     152,311
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                               114,465     595,815   2,275,620   2,076,059
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(all amounts in thousands of
 U.S. dollars)                  At December 31, 2008  At December 31, 2007
                                --------------------- ---------------------

ASSETS
Non-current assets
  Property, plant and
   equipment, net                2,982,871             3,269,007
  Intangible assets, net         3,826,987             4,542,352
  Investments in associated
   companies                       527,007               509,354
  Other investments                 38,355                35,503
  Deferred tax assets              390,323               310,590
  Receivables                       82,752  7,848,295     63,738  8,730,544
                                ----------            ----------

Current assets
  Inventories                    3,091,401             2,598,856
  Receivables and prepayments      251,481               222,410
  Current tax assets               201,607               242,757
  Trade receivables              2,123,296             1,748,833
  Other investments                 45,863                87,530
  Cash and cash equivalents      1,538,769  7,252,417    962,497  5,862,883
                                ----------            ----------
  Current and non current
   assets held for sale                             -               651,160
                                           ----------            ----------
                                            7,252,417             6,514,043
                                           ----------            ----------
Total assets                               15,100,712            15,244,587
                                           ==========            ==========

EQUITY
Capital and reserves
 attributable to the Company's
 equity holders                             8,176,571             7,006,277
Minority interest                             525,316               523,573
                                           ----------            ----------
Total equity                                8,701,887             7,529,850
                                           ==========            ==========

LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
  Borrowings                     1,241,048             2,869,466
  Deferred tax liabilities       1,053,838             1,233,836
  Other liabilities                223,142               185,410
  Provisions                        89,526                97,912
  Trade payables                     1,254  2,608,808         47  4,386,671
                                ----------            ----------
Current liabilities
  Borrowings                     1,735,967             1,150,779
  Current tax liabilities          610,313               341,028
  Other liabilities                242,620               252,204
  Provisions                        28,511                19,342
  Customer advances                275,815               449,829
  Trade payables                   896,791  3,790,017    847,842  3,061,024
                                ----------            ----------
  Liabilities associated with
   current and non-current
   assets held for sale                             -               267,042
                                           ----------            ----------
                                            3,790,017             3,328,066
                                           ----------            ----------
Total liabilities                           6,398,825             7,714,737
                                           ==========            ==========
Total equity and liabilities               15,100,712            15,244,587
                                           ==========            ==========

Consolidated Cash Flow statement

                              Three-month period     Twelve-month period
                              ended December 31,      ended December 31,
(all amounts in thousands
 of U.S. dollars)              2008        2007        2008        2007
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Cash flows from operating
 activities
Income for the year            114,465     595,815   2,275,620   2,076,059
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and
 amortization                  129,176     143,173     532,934     514,820
Income tax accruals less
 payments                       (5,288)   (172,473)   (225,038)   (393,055)
Equity in earnings of
 associated companies           32,830     (21,303)    (89,556)    (94,888)
Interest accruals less
 payments, net                  28,985     (84,821)     55,492     (21,302)
Income from disposal of
 investment and other                -     (18,388)   (394,323)    (18,388)
Changes in provisions          (10,056)      3,858         783        (421)
Impairment charge              502,899           -     502,899           -
Changes in working capital    (248,554)   (205,094) (1,051,632)   (110,425)
Other, including currency
 translation adjustment       (165,143)     (9,274)   (142,174)     68,224
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net cash provided by
 operating activities          379,314     231,493   1,465,005   2,020,624
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Cash flows from investing
 activities
Capital expenditures          (106,100)   (113,349)   (443,238)   (447,917)
Acquisitions of
 subsidiaries and minority
 interest                       (8,717)        (35)    (18,585) (1,927,262)
Other disbursements
 relating to the
 acquisition of Hydril               -           -           -     (71,580)
Proceeds from the sale of
 pressure control business           -           -   1,113,805           -
Decrease in subsidiaries /
 associated                          -      28,516           -      27,321
Proceeds from disposal of
 property, plant and
 equipment and intangible
 assets                          4,995      17,118      17,161      24,041
Dividends and distributions
 received from associated
 companies                       1,396         674      15,032      12,170
Changes in restricted bank
 deposits                            -          21           -          21
Investments in short terms
 securities                    (18,866)    126,916      41,667      96,074
Other                                -           -      (3,428)          -
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net cash (used in) provided
 by investing activities      (127,292)     59,861     722,414  (2,287,132)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Cash flows from financing
 activities
Dividends paid                (153,470)   (153,470)   (448,604)   (507,631)
Dividends paid to minority
 interest in subsidiaries      (27,083)    (14,948)    (87,200)    (60,263)
Proceeds from borrowings       356,444     266,301   1,087,649   2,718,264
Repayments of borrowings      (344,804) (1,099,730) (2,122,268) (2,347,054)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net cash (used in)
 financing activities         (168,913) (1,001,847) (1,570,423)   (196,684)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
Increase (decrease) in cash
 and cash equivalents           83,109    (710,493)    616,996    (463,192)

Movement in cash and cash
 equivalents
At the beginning of the
 period                      1,463,642   1,648,554     954,303   1,365,008
Effect of exchange rate
 changes                       (21,729)     16,242     (46,277)     52,487
Increase (decrease) in cash
 and cash equivalents           83,109    (710,493)    616,996    (463,192)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
At December 31,              1,525,022     954,303   1,525,022     954,303
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

                            ----------------------
Cash and cash equivalents       At December 31,         At December 31,
                               2008        2007         2008       2007
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Cash and bank deposits       1,538,769     962,497   1,538,769     962,497
Bank overdrafts                (13,747)     (8,194)    (13,747)     (8,194)
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
                             1,525,022     954,303   1,525,022     954,303
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
Non Cash financing
 activities
Conversion of debt to
 equity in subsidiaries                                             35,140

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Tenaris
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