Following publication of the second quarter 2022 and half year 2022 results press release dated 28 July 2022 (the “ER Press Release”) [1] , ArcelorMittal announces a new share buyback program of 60,431,380 shares in the amount of approximately US$1.4 billion (at current share price ) [2] (the “Program”) under the authorization given by the annual general meeting of shareholders of 4 May 2022, bringing the total 2022 buybacks announced so far to approximately US$3.4 billion.

For the background to this Program, reference is made to the ER Press Release. The Program is expected to be completed by the end of May 2023, subject to market conditions.

The Significant Shareholder has decided not to participate in the Program consistent with the position announced in the press release dated 25 February 2022[3].

The shares acquired under the Program are intended:

  • To meet ArcelorMittal’s obligations under debt obligations exchangeable into equity securities;
  • To reduce ArcelorMittal’s share capital, and/or;
  • To meet ArcelorMittal’s obligations arising from employee share programs.

[1] https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-reports-second-quarter-2022-results

[2] Based on share price as at 26.07.22 of $22.90/share

[3] https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-announces-that-its-significant-shareholder-has-decided-not-to-further-participate-in-its-1-billion-share-buyback-program

About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s leading integrated steel and mining companies with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 15 countries. It is the largest steel producer in Europe, among the largest in the Americas, and has a growing presence in Asia through its joint venture AM/NS India. ArcelorMittal sells its products to a diverse range of customers including the automotive, engineering, construction and machinery industries, and in 2023 generated revenues of $68.3 billion, produced 58.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel and, 42.0 million tonnes of iron ore. Our purpose is to produce smarter steels for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for the renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

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