Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No ___X____COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL
Corporate Taxpayer's ID CNPJ/MF 33.042.730/0001-04
Company Registry NIRE 35300396090
Publicly-Held Company
NOTICE TO THE MARKET
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (BOVESPA: CSNA3; NYSE: SID) (“Company” or “CSN”) hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that it has received from minority shareholders a request for inclusion in the Remote Voting Form of the below candidates for the Fiscal Council, if it is to be installed at the Annual General Meeting convened for on April 27, 2018, at 11:00 am, at the Company's headquarters ("AGO / 2018"):
i. (i) Ms. Susana Hanna Stiphan Jabra, as titular member and Mr. Ian Peter Brandt Searby, as alternate, indirect member, appointed by the shareholders Geração Futuro L Par Fundo de Investimento em Ações, Hagop Guerekmezian, Hagop Guerekmezian Filho, Karoline Guerekmezian Velloso, Regina Nieto Motta Guerekmezian;
Therefore, the Company re-presented the Remote Voting Form for the AGO/2018, to include such candidates.
In view of the re-presentation of the Remote Voting Form, the Company recommends that those shareholders who have already sent their voting instructions, to kindly forward their possible new voting instructions to the same previously used service provider, in order to avoid that their vote is considered incomplete.
In addition, we inform that the Remote Voting Form received by the Company will be accepted until April 20, 2018. Other instructions related to the Voting Form can be verified in the Remote Voting Form available by the Company.
The information in items 12.5 to 12.10 of the reference form (CVM instruction 480), referring to the candidates indicated by the minority shareholders, are included in Exhibit I to this Notice to the Market.
It should be emphasized that the actual separate election, pursuant to article 161, paragraph 4, of Law 6404/76, will occur if the applicable legal requirements are fulfilled.
São Paulo, April 06, 2018.
Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
Executive Director of Finance and Investor Relations
Attachment I
12.5 In relation to each of the candidates for the election at the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting, indicate, in a table:
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name |
Susana Hanna Stiphan Jabra |
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date of birth |
August 26, 1957 |
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occupation |
Economist |
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Individual taxpayer's ID (CPF) or passport number |
037148408-18 |
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position to be held |
Member of the Fiscal Council |
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other positions or duties with the issuer |
Not applicable |
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if elected by the controlling shareholder or not |
No |
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if an independent member and, if so, the criteria used to establish the independence |
Yes |
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number of consecutive terms of office |
Not applicable |
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information on: i. main professional experiences over the last 5 years, indicating: • company's name and industry • position • if the company is part of (i) the issuer's economic group, or (ii) is controlled by a shareholder of the issuer with direct or indirect interest equal to or greater than 5% of the same class or type of the issuer's securities ii. indicate all management positions it holds in other companies or third sector organizations | |
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He has a solid academic background in Economics and Finance, with more than 30 years of experience in large and medium-sized companies, having participated in important operations in the capital market. Independent Counselor, consultant and mentor of councils and shareholders. Board of Directors and Fiscal Board certified by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance, being elected in the last 15 years by both controlling and minority shareholders, in more than 15 companies listed in B3, leaders in their respective sectors of activity, making a total of 33 mandates as board advisor and more than 25 as a tax advisor. Mediatrix certified by the São Paulo Law School of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (GVLaw), Member of the Board of Directors of the following companies: Full Member of the Board of Directors of CSU Cardsystem SA (2014/15) and (2016/16), Fras- (2003/05, 2006/07 and 2009/10), CPFL Paulista, CPFL Geração, CPFL Piratininga (2003/05 and 2006/07), Bonaire Participações SA (2003/08 E 2009/12), Tele Norte Celular Participações SA (2006/08); Alternate Member of Telemig Celular Participações S.A. (2003/05), Perdigão S.A. (2006/09), BRF S.A. (2009/12) and Newtel Participações S.A. (2004/08). Acting in Advisory Committees to the Board of Directors - Member of the Audit Committee of BRF SA (2012/13 and 2013/14), of the Audit Committee of CPFL Energia SA (2005/06, 2007/08 and 2010/2011), Coordinator of CPFL Energia's Related Party Committee (2006/07 and 2009/10) and CPFL Energia's Internal Processes and Controls Evaluation Committee (2005/06). Experience as Fiscal Counselor - Full Member of the Fiscal Council of Kepler-Weber SA (2006/2007), JSL SA (2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15), of Paranapanema SA (2014/15 and 2015/16) , CSFL Cardsystem SA (2013/14), BRF SA (2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15), CPFL Energia SA (2005/06, 2007/08 and 2010/11), CPFL Paulista, CPFL Geração and CPFL Paratininga (2005/06 and 2007/08), Companhia de Ferro das Ligas da Bahia SA - FERBASA (2010/11 and 2011/12), Universo Online SA (2010/11 and 2011/12). Substitute Member of the Fiscal Council of Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (2009/10) and BFR S.A. (2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018). He has experience as a Member of the Investment Committee and Private Equity Funds Advisory Board and Venture Capital - Full Member of the Advisory Board of the Brazil Private Equity Fund - CSFB (2003/05), Consultative Council of the Synergy III Fund Fund (2007/08 ), of the Investment Committee of the Governance and Management Fund (2004/07), Alternate Member of the Advisory Board of the Fund Fatos Sinergia I (2004/07), Alternate Member of the Consultative Council of the Fund Synergy Fund I (2004/07), Advisory Board of the Dynamo Puma II Fund (2006/08), Member of the Board of Directors Committee of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC) (2014 to date) and of the Corporate Governance (2015) of the same Institute.Member of the Evaluation Committee of the 16th (2014) and the 18th (2016) Abrasca Award - Best Annual Report. Mentor of the Women in Council Program, group 2016-2017, of the IBGC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Women Corporate Directors (WCD). Instructor of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC) - Best Practices modules of the Board of Directors, Course for Fiscal Council Members and Audit Committee; invited speaker of the IBGC Debates Forum "The Advisory Committees to the Board of Directors". Participant in the International Finance Corporation (IFC) "Training of Trainers, Corporate Governance Board Leadership Program" course. Participant in the Technical Seminar of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance in Germany - study of Corporate Governance in German companies: meetings with the presidents of the Board of Directors and managers of family companies, as well as visits to the companies studied - Dusseldorf and Frankfurt (June / 2015). Participant in the Corporate Governance and Innovation Course, an European Perspective at the NOVA School of Business & Economics Executive Education: meetings with board members and business owners of listed and family-owned companies - Lisbon - May / 2016. Managing Partner from 2000-2003 and 2008 onwards at HJN. Vice President Financial and Investor Relations Officer of TSL Engenharia Ambiental S.A. (2011-2012). Executive Manager of Participations of the Petrobras Social Security Foundation - Petros (2003-2008). Manager of Market Research and Information and Manager of Planning and Control of Agência Estado Ltda. (1993-2000). Administrative and Financial Manager of the Municipal Housing Company of Santo André S / A (1990-1992). Analyst of Costs and Budget of Board of Directors and Economist of Economic Consulting of Banco Itaú S.A. (1989-1990 and 1978-1980). Auxiliary Research Monitor of the FUPE Economic Research Institute (1978). | |
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description of any of the following events that have occurred during the last 5 years: i. any criminal conviction ii. any conviction in CVM's administrative proceedings and the penalties applied iii. any final conviction not subject to further appeal, in the judicial or administrative sphere, which has suspended or disqualified for the practice of a professional or commercial activity | |
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Ms. Susana Hanna Stiphan Jabra has stated for all legal purposes that in the last 5 years she has not been subject to the effects of any criminal conviction, any conviction or application of sentence in administrative proceedings before the CVM or any final judgment, in the judicial or administrative sphere, which has the effect of suspension or disqualification for the practice of any professional or commercial activity.
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name |
Ian Peter Brandt Searby |
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date of birth |
February 17, 1953 |
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occupation |
Administrator |
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Individual taxpayer's ID (CPF) or passport number |
Not informed |
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position to be held |
Member of the Fiscal Council |
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other positions or duties with the issuer |
Not applicable |
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if elected by the controlling shareholder or not |
No |
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if an independent member and, if so, the criteria used to establish the independence |
Yes |
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number of consecutive terms of office |
Not applicable |
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information on: i. main professional experiences over the last 5 years, indicating: • company's name and industry • position • if the company is part of (i) the issuer's economic group, or (ii) is controlled by a shareholder of the issuer with direct or indirect interest equal to or greater than 5% of the same class or type of the issuer's securities ii. indicate all management positions it holds in other companies or third sector organizations | |
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He has extensive experience in national and multinational companies, with emphasis on Strategic Planning combined with General Management, solid experience in the Administrative and Financial areas, Information Technology and Business Management System, and Structuring of Production / Engineering and Commercial / Marketing areas. Experienced in Mergers & Acquisitions, Downsizing and Turnaround Projects, and New Business Development. His professional career developed in organizations such as Mobil Oil, PriceWaterhouse, Ticket Services (Accor Group), Jaraguá Indústrias Mecánicos (Presussag), Sherwin-Williams, DMG World Media (DAILY Mail Group of London), Gazeta Mercantil SA, TishmanSpeyerProperties and Fibra Experts , the last in the real estate area, always with direct relationship with Shareholders or Councils. He is currently an Independent Consultant through his company, IPSearby Consultoria Administrativa, with website www.searby.com.br who describes the services provided to clients. | |
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description of any of the following events that have occurred during the last 5 years: i. any criminal conviction ii. any conviction in CVM's administrative proceedings and the penalties applied iii. any final conviction not subject to further appeal, in the judicial or administrative sphere, which has suspended or disqualified for the practice of a professional or commercial activity | |
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Mr. Ian Peter Brandt Searby has stated for all legal purposes that in the last 5 years he has not been subject to the effects of any criminal conviction, any conviction or application of sentence in administrative proceedings before the CVM or any final judgment , in the judicial or administrative sphere, which has the effect of suspension or disqualification for the practice of any professional or commercial activity. |
12.6. Regarding each one of the persons who occupied the position of member of the board of directors or the fiscal council in the last year, report, in a table, the attendance percentage in the meetings held by the respective body in the same period, which occurred after taking office:
Not applicable
12.7. Provide the information mentioned in item 12.5 concerning the members of the statutory committees, as well as audit, risk, financial and compensation committees, even if such committees or structures are not statutory:
Not applicable
12.8. For each one of the people who worked as members of the statutory committees, as well as in the audit, risk, financial and compensation committees, even if such committees or structures are not statutory:
Not applicable
12.9. Marital relationships, stable unions or kinship up to the second degree between:
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a) the Company's management |
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Not applicable |
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b) the Company's management and the management of subsidiaries, direct or indirect, of the Company |
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Not applicable |
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c) the Company's management or of its subsidiaries, direct or indirect, and direct or indirect controlling shareholders of the Company: |
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Not applicable |
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d) the Company's management and the management of controlling subsidiaries, direct or indirect, of the Company |
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Not applicable |
12.10. Inform the relationships of subordination, of service rendering or control maintained in the past 3 fiscal years between the issuer's managers and:
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a) company controlled, directly or indirectly, by the issuer, except those in which the issuer holds, directly or indirectly, all of the share capital |
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Not applicable |
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b) direct or indirect controlling shareholder of the Company |
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Not applicable |
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c) if relevant, supplier, client, debtor or creditor of the issuer, its controlling or subsidiaries or subsidiaries of any of these people |
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Not applicable. |
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COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL | |
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By: |
/S/ Benjamin Steinbruch
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Benjamin Steinbruch
Chief Executive Officer | |
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COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA NACIONAL | |
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By: |
/S/ Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
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Marcelo Cunha Ribeiro
IR Executive Officer | |
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