The long-time CFO of Salzgitter AG Burkhard Becker retired on April 1, 2024.

He has worked for the group since 2008. His successor is Birgit Potrafki.

Heinz-Gerhard Wente, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Salzgitter AG , thanked Burkhard Becker: 'Burkhard Becker has achieved extraordinary things in his various management positions in the Salzgitter Group and, in addition to his work as CFO, he has managed various company areas. The group, its employees and stakeholders owe him a debt of gratitude. Thanks to Burkhard Becker's solid financial management, Salzgitter AG is on track and well prepared for the future.'

Burkhard Becker also underlined this: 'Around 26 years after going public, the Salzgitter Group is very solid, as a financially and structurally sound company. I am convinced of its strength - in independence with a diversified portfolio, together with employees and co-determination. It remains important to keep an eye on the financial balance.'

Birgit Potrafki is Burkhard Becker's successor. She joined the board on February 1st, 2024 and has been responsible for the finance department and IT since April 1st, 2024. Birgit Potrafki previously held management positions in the Bosch Group for many years. Heinz-Gerhard Wente said: 'With Birgit Potrafki we have gained a proven leader. We are convinced that it will make a significant contribution to successfully aligning the Salzgitter Group towards circular economy and low-CO 2 production processes in the future.'

Contact:

Thorsten Mollmann

Head of Group Communications and Brand

Tel: +49 5341 21-2300

Email: moellmann.t@salzgitter-ag.de

Olaf Reinecke

Group press spokesman

Tel: +49 5341 21-5350

Email: reinecke.o@salzgitter-ag.de

Markus Heidler

Head of Investor Relations

Tel: +49 (0) 5341 21-6105

Email: heidler.m@salzgitter-ag.de

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