Eramet announced that at its Combined General Meeting held on May 15, 2013, the shareholders approved the dividend proposed in respect of 2012, i.e. EUR 1.30 per share, paid in cash. The ex-dividend date is May 20, 2013 with the dividend payable from May 23, 2013. The company announced that the General Meeting voted to increase the maximum number of members of the Board of Directors from 15 to 17. It appointed two new directors, Mr. Michel ANTSELEVE and Mr. Frédéric TONA, each for a four-year term, i.e. until the General Meeting called in 2017 to approve the financial statements for the 2016 financial year. A geologist by training and representing the Gabonese government, Mr. Michel ANTSELEVE is Special Advisor and project officer for the President of the Gabonese Republic, in charge of the Mines, Hydrocarbons, Energy and Water Resources Department. Mr. Frédéric TONA, a geologist by training, is an independent Consultant and Director of several companies.

Eramet SA Presents at The International Nickel Conference, Apr-29-2013 . Venue: The Westin Prince, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Speakers: Jerome Baudelet, Project Manager FeNi and Market Research Analyst.

Eramet SA reported production results for the fourth quarter and full year, turnover results for fourth quarter and earnings results for second half and full year 2012. For the quarter, the company’s manganese ore and sinter production was 886,400 tons, manganese alloy production was 186,100 tons and nickel production was 14,184 tons. For the year, the company’s manganese ore and sinter production was 3,036,800 tons against 3,432,600 tons a year ago. Manganese alloy production was 730,100 tons against 784,300 tons a year ago. Nickel production was 56,447 tons against 54,360 tons a year ago. For the fourth quarter, the company’s turnover was €919 million. For the second half, the company net loss was €13 million or €0.48 per share on turnover was €1,712 million against net income was €21 million or €0.79 per share on turnover was €1,735 million a year ago. Current operating income was €63 million against €81 million a year ago. For the year, the company’s sales were €3,447 million against €3,603 million a year ago. EBITDA was €407 million against €789 million a year ago. Current operating income was €144 million against €554 million a year ago. Operating income was €70 million against €491 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent was €8 million against €195 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were €0.31 against €7.39 a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were €217 million against €591 million a year ago. Capital expenditure was €641 million against €492 million a year ago. The board will propose to shareholders at the general meeting a dividend of €1.30 per share.