SHAREHOLDERS' PROPOSAL TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL ME...

07:05 London, 09:05 Helsinki, 9 May 2012 - Ruukki Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release

SHAREHOLDERS' PROPOSAL TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ruukki Group Plc ("Ruukki" or the "Company") (LSE: RKKI, OMX: RUG1V) announces that shareholders that hold together over 50% of the shares and votes in the Company have announced that they will propose the following remuneration for the Board of Directors in the Annual General Meeting. The Chairman of the Board would be paid EUR 12,500 per month, the Deputy Chairman EUR 11,000 per month and other Board Members EUR 10,000 per month.

In addition those members of the Board that are also members of Board Committees shall be paid as follows:

The Audit Committee: The Chairman of the Audit Committee EUR 2,500 per month and members EUR 1,000 per month.

Other Committees: EUR 750 per month per Committee.

Those members of the Board of Directors that are executives of the Company are not entitled to receive any remuneration for the Board membership.

HELSINKI ON 9 MAY 2012

RUUKKI GROUP PLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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

Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
London Stock Exchange
main media
www.ruukkigroup.com

---

This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients.

The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the
information contained therein.

Source: Ruukki Group via Thomson Reuters ONE

HUG#1609992