Luxembourg, February 8, 2006 - It is the long standing policy of Arcelor not to comment on speculation or rumors relating to strategic transactions involving the company. Arcelor and its subsidiaries regularly consider various strategic alternatives, including potential acquisitions, for further growth and development throughout the world. Arcelor will not make any announcement regarding strategic transactions unless and until there are material developments warranting an announcement to the markets.

The above has been and remains the policy of the Group notwithstanding the increased market speculation following the unsolicited and hostile interest in the company expressed by Mittal Steel. For information on the unanimous rejection by Arcelor's board of Mittal Steel's proposed unsolicited and hostile offer, please visit our website at www.arcelor.com, or contact us directly.

Corporate Communications
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