Deutsche Börse AG has informed that SKW Stahl Metallurgie Holding AG shares will be included in the SDAX with effect from June 23rd 2008. The SDAX comprises of 50 small cap companies in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange’s Prime Standard.

According to Deutsche Börse AG’s statistics, SKW Metallurgie ranked 101st in terms of its market capitalization at the end of May 2008 and 85th in terms of its trading volume, thus clearly meeting the criteria for inclusion in the small cap index.

As a result, the company can continue the on track operating growth that it has enjoyed since going public on December 1st 2006 also on the capital market.

At its General Meeting in München, SKW Metallurgie forecast record breaking figures for revenues and earnings in fiscal year 2008. In addition, the General Meeting also confirmed the first-time distribution of a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share for fiscal year 2007.

SKW Metallurgie is the global market leader for chemical additives for hot metal desulphurization and for cored wire used in secondary metallurgy. The Group’s products enable steel makers to efficiently manufacture high quality steel products.