Aurubis Ð Metals for Progress Aurubis AG is a leading worldwide provider of non-ferrous metals. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest quality. Among other items, Aurubis produces more than 1 million t of copper cathodes annually and from them a variety of copper products such as wire rod, continuous cast shapes, rolled products, strips as well as special wire and copper profiles and copper alloys. In addition, Aurubis is the worldÕs largest copper recycler. With its range of services, Aurubis is a forerunner in the industry. Its main area of expertise is the processing and optimal recycling of concentrates with complex qualities and consequently it has a broad product portfolio. The portfolio includes precious metals, selenium, lead and a series of other products such as sulfuric acid and iron silicate. Aurubis has more than 6,400 employees, production sites in Europe and the USA, and an extensive service and sales system for copper products in Europe, Asia and North America. AurubisÕ customers include companies in the copper semis industry, the electrical engineering, electronics and chemical industries, as well as suppliers of the renewable energies, construction and automotive sectors. Aurubis is oriented to sustainable growth and to increasing corporate value: The main focuses of our strategy are on expanding our leading market position as an integrated copper and metal producer, entering new markets by offering metals for industries of the future, utilizing growth opportunities and practicing a responsible attitude when dealing with people, resources and the environment. Aurubis shares are part of the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and are listed in the MDAX and the Global Challenges Index (GCX).