Gerdau Ameristeel is the second largest mini-mill steel producer in North America with annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 12 million tons of mill finished steel products. Through its vertically integrated network of 19 mini-mills (including one 50% owned joint venture mini-mill), 19 scrap recycling facilities and 54 downstream operations, Gerdau Ameristeel serves customers throughout North America. The company's products are generally sold to steel service centers, steel fabricators, or directly to original equipment manufactures for use in a variety of industries, including construction, cellular and electrical transmission, transportation and automotive, mining and equipment manufacturing. The common shares of Gerdau Ameristeel are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GNA. For additional investor information, visit www.gerdauameristeel.com.