Commission File Number 1-14732

 

 

 

 

 

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COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL

Publicly-Held Company

Corporate Taxpayer's ID (CNPJ/MF):  33.042.730/0001-04

Corporate Registry (NIRE):  3330001159-5

 

 

 

 

NOTICE TO THE MARKET

 

 

 

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that, in accordance with the Australian legislation, has notified the Australian Stock Exchange the increase of its interest in the capital stock of Riversdale Mining Limited (“Riversdale”), with the acquisition of 5,490,428 new shares at the total price of A$88,036,424.56. The Company now indirectly holds 19.9% of Riversdale’s capital stock.

 

 

Rio de Janeiro, February 10, 2011.

 

 

 

 

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional

Paulo Penido Pinto Marques

Investors Relations Officer

 

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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