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Certain statements contained herein are forward -looking statements, which express or imply results, performance or events that are expected in the future. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward -looking statements, as a result of several factors, such as general and economic conditions in Brazil and other countries, interest rate and exchange rate levels, future renegotiations or pre-payment of liabilities or credits denominated in foreign currencies, protectionist measures in the US, Brazil and other countries, changes in laws and regulations and general competitive factors (on a global, regional or national basis).

 

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• CSN plans to grow significantly over the next four years;

• Its production capacity should grow threefold (approxim);

• Planned investments are around R$12 billion;

• These investments will be directed towards business segments in which the Company has unambiguous competitive advantages.

The projects already identified and approved by CSN represent real opportunities to add value to its shareholders.

 

 

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Itaguaí

• CSN signed a partnership with Baosteel, China, for a feasibility and basic engineering study and project for Slabs Mill in Itaguaí – State of Rio de Janeiro;

• Feasibility study for this mill should be concluded by November 2006;

• Environmental license is expected for September 2006;

• CSN already approved investments aiming at expanding production capacity by 9 million tonnes/year ;

• Of this total, 4.5 million tonnes/year will be produced in Itaguaí;

• Additional 4.5 million tonnes/year will be allocated in Rio de Janeiro State (Itaguaí) or in Minas Gerais (Casa de Pedra);

• Expanding slabs production capacity in Brazil will pave the way for the Company’s international plans.

 

 

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Long Steel

• Investments of US$113 million:

• Using existing infrastructure of former foundry unit in Volta Redonda, including: utilities and 30 tonnes electric furnace.

• Start-up in 18 months

NPV ~ USD200million
IRR > 29%
Payback < 6 years

 

Advantages: use of Inal’s distribution network, complementing Cement Project and larger market share in Construction Sector

   

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Long Steel: Production Flow Chart

 

Long steel production from exceeding solid pig iron and slabs with low commercial value

 

 

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Wheeling
Pittsburgh &

CSN		•	Strengthen international strategy
		•	Synergy with CSN LLC through partial vertical integration: rolling mill in WPSC LTQ and finishing lines in LLC
		•	Expanding presence in American market, complemented by WPSC’s strong positioning in construction sector

 

WPSC		•	Access to slabs at competitive prices
		•	Cash for future investments, including expansion of LTQ
		•	Long term partnership with competitive player
		•	Access to “Midwest” market adding 1 million/tpa of hot-rolled coils, through pickled coil lines, cold rolling mill and galvanizing in LLC

 

 

Strengthens international expansion plan of CSN

 

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Cement

• Project’s potential leveraged by the construction sector:

• Significant housing deficit, estimated in 8 million units by Ministry of Cities

• Estimated volume of government incentives and private and public financing together totals R$25 billion for 2006

 

Apparent expenditure of cement in 2005 was 36 million tonnes, of which 50% were concentrated in Southeast Region of Brazil

 

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Cement

• Grinding Mill:
•	Capacity: 3 million tonnes/year (Volta Redonda-RJ)
•	Beginning: End of 2007, expected after 3 years
• Clinker Furnace:
•	Capacity: 825 thousand  tonnes/year (Arcos-MG)
•	Beginning: End of 2008,  expected after 3 years
	NPV: US$250 million
	IRR: 29%
	Value: US$750~900 million
	(recent multiples)

CSN creates a new business unit, with initial productioncapacity of 3.0 MTPA

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CDP

PROJECT SCHEDULE

 

 

CDP expansion project should reach full capacity in July 2010, in sequential modules of 21, 40, 42, 45 and 53 Mtpa

     

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CDP

 

 

... And will demand US$1.5 billion investments from CSN

 

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CDP

CASA DE PEDRA EXPANSION

• Approved investments

• Expansion, Mining Equipments and Treatement Plant – US$919 million

• Pellet Plant of 6 Mtpa – US$345 million

 

• Plant with high capacity to treat high SiO2 ore, resulting in smaller area for sterile material disposal. • Use of thinner portion of iron ore to pellet production, reducing generation of rejects.

 

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2Q06 Results
&
Outlook

 

 

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2Q06

•	EBITDA was R$924 million
•	Net Income R$409 million, 20% higher than previous quarter
•	Increase of market share in Distribution and Construction segments; stability in the remaining segments
•	74% of sales directed towards domestic market
•	Maintenance of average prices compared to 1Q06 – 3% decrease in domestic market and 4% increase in international market
•	Coated products’ share reaches 52% of total sales
•	Dividends and interest on own capital paid in 1H06 reaches R$1.7 billion

 

20% increase in net income compared to 1Q06, stable average prices and coated products’ share reaches 52% of total sales

 

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Insurance

• R$670 million provisioned for lost profits in 1H06

• Repairs and maintenance expenses have not been provisioned yet

• Investments in recovery totaled R$152 million until July 31, 2006, and committed amount (requests and orders) totaled R$51 million

• CSN has received so far US$75 million from insurance companies. To support the request of first advance from insurers, FIPECAFI estimated in US$330 million the lost profits until June

• This amount is based on very conservative assumptions, using slab prices in international markets, lower than prices in domestic markets

Requested advance was based on very conservative assumptions to estimate lost profits

 

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Outlook

		Guidance 2006
Driver
		March/06		Revised Aug/06
Output* (MM tonnes)		-
Sales Volume **(MM tonnes)		5.0		Maintained
% of Sales in Domestic Mkt		80%		Approx. 65%
Sales Price		Average-06>Dec-05		Maintained
		Dom. and Internat. Mkt
Cost of Coal (US$/tonne CIF)		Approx. -5%		Maintained
Cost of Coke ***(US$/tonne CIF)		Revised Down to US$150/t		Maintained
EBITDA Margin		Stability		Maintained
Net Debt/EBITDA		0.75		Maintained
*Finished Products
**including slab sales in international market
***company acquired, in October 2005, all the required volume for 2006

Maintenance of guidance provided in the beginning of the year indicates the strength in domestic and international steel markets

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Takeaways

CSN is investing in real opportunities aiming at value creation:

• Capitalizing on synergies among group’s businesses;

• Sustainable international strategy;

• Low investment costs and significant returns;

• Strong cash flow to support investments and dividend payments.

 

 

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