912603--10/29/2007--SCHNITZER_STEEL_INDUSTRIES

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Risks Relating to the Company s Businesses Industries in which the Company operates, are cyclical and demand can be volatile, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company s results of operations and financial condition. The Company s businesses are affected by seasonal fluctuations. The principal markets served by the Company are highly competitive. Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies could adversely affect the Company s ability to price its products competitively. The Company s ability to deliver products to customers and the cost of shipping and handling may be affected by circumstances over which the Company has no control. The Company s businesses depend on adequate supplies of raw materials. Equipment upgrades and equipment failures may lead to production curtailments or shutdowns. The Company may not be able to negotiate future labor contracts on acceptable terms, which could result in strikes or other labor actions. The availability and cost of electricity and natural gas are subject to volatile market conditions. The Company may not be able to successfully integrate future acquisitions. If the Company loses its key management personnel, it may not be able to successfully manage its business or achieve its objectives. Some of the Company s operations present significant risk of injury or death. A significant increase in the use of recycled metal alternatives by current consumers of recycled metal could reduce demand for the Company s product. The Company relies on information technology in critical areas of the Company s operations, and a disruption relating to such technology could harm the Company. The Company could be subject to product liability claims. If Chinese steel production substantially exceeds local demand, it may result in the export of significant excess quantities of steel products. The Company is subject to environmental regulations and environmental risks which could result in significant environmental compliance costs and environmental liability. Governmental agencies may refuse to grant or renew the Company s licenses and permits. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Key factors and trends affecting the industries in which the Company operates and its results of operations Selling, General and Administrative Expense Other Income, Net of Interest Expense Sources and Uses of Cash Assessment of Liquidity and Capital Resources Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules Management s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Fair Value of Financial Instruments Allocation of Acquisition Purchase Price Property, Plant and Equipment, net Interest and Income Taxes Paid Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Investment in and Advances to Joint Ventures Hugo Neu Corporation ( HNC ) Separation and Termination Agreement Acquisition of GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, LLC ( GreenLeaf ) Acquisition of Regional Recycling, LLC ( Regional ) Acquisition of Minority Interest in Metals Recycling, LLC ( MRL ) Summary of Fiscal 2006 Acquisitions Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net Note 10 - Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Plan ( SERBP ) Earnings and Dividends Per Share CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Management s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

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