This section of the website contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to projections of sales, earnings, earnings per share, cash flows, capital expenditures or other financial items, discussions of estimated future revenue enhancements and cost savings. These statements also relate to our business strategy, goals and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. Although we believe that, in making any such statements, our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statements may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. When used in this document, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” and similar terms and phrases are used to identify forward-looking statements in this report, as well as in the documents incorporated in this report by reference. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. They are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, certain of which are beyond our control. These factors, risks and uncertainties include the following: 1)general economic conditions in North America and globally; 2) domestic and international competitive factors, including global and North American consolidation, and the level of steel imports into Canadian and U.S. markets; 3) general industry conditions, including competition and product and raw material prices; 4) changes in supply and demand for steel and our specific steel products; 5) potential replacement products or technology; 6) supply, demand and pricing for scrap steel and iron, alloys and other raw materials; 7) supply, demand and pricing for electricity and natural gas; 8) fluctuations in other costs, including freight, input and employee costs; 9) availability of scrap, gas, electricity and other critical inputs to our manufacturing processes; 10) availability of transportation for the Company’s products; 11) our ability to properly and efficiently staff our manufacturing facilities; 12) labor organizing activities, labor difficulties or changes to labor laws and regulations; 13) access to capital markets; 14) equipment performance at our manufacturing facilities; 15) unanticipated capital expenditure requirements; 16) fluctuations in interest rates, currencies and exchange rates; 17) the occurrence of any material lawsuits; 18) trade sanction activities and the enforcement of trade sanction remedies; 19) legislative or regulatory requirements, particularly concerning environmental matters; 20) weather and its effects on production and business; 21) failure to successfully integrate the operations of NS Group, Inc.; 22) other risks described under “Risk Factors”

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may impact our forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, no assurance can be given as to any such future results, levels of activity or achievements. Neither we, nor any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this section.

We refer you to the sections captioned "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, incorporated herein by reference, for a more detailed discussion of some of the many factors, variables, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we may have expected or anticipated. We caution that any forward-looking statement reflects only our reasonable belief at the time the statement is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects as may be detailed in our other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.