The operations and financial situation of the Company are reviewed by several major financial institutions and other independent analysts through widely disclosed reports. Prospective investors are cautioned that the Company´s policy is not to endorse any analysis, reviews, articles or reports made by such analysts. For your convenience you will find below a list of independent analysts and institutions that prepare reviews, analysis, articles and reports of such nature. However, the Company advises that such analysis, reviews, articles and reports are prepared independently by their authors, at their own and exclusive risk, and do not represent the position or opinion of the Company with respect to any of the issues contained therein. The Company does not assume any liability for information, advises or analysis contained in reports prepared by the analysts or institutions listed below, or prepared by any third party. If you need any information regarding CSN, please contact the Investor Relations Department at invrel@csn.com.br or (55 11) 3049-7588, or review its SEC filings.