Brazil's CSN further reduces stake in Usiminas

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional SA BMFBOVESPA:CSNA3:

• REDUCED ITS STAKE IN USIMINAS TO 4.99% OF THE TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL

• SOLD 36,235,837 COMMON SHARES AND 472,200 PREFERRED SHARES OF USIMINAS TO VERA CRUZ AT AUG. 4 CLOSING PRICE