Alro reported an adjusted net profit* of RON 113 million as a result of cost cutting and increase of income

Financial highlights (separate and consolidated figures)

Alro S.A.

• Turnover of RON 1.2 billion, compared to RON 966 million, in H1 2014
• Positive EBITDA of RON 214 million, compared to RON 3.04 million, in H1 2014
• Adjusted net profit* of RON 113 million, compared to an adjusted net loss* of RON 80 million, in H1 2014
• Primary aluminium production of 134,760 tonnes, compared to 127,605 tonnes, in H1 2014
• Processed aluminium production of 40,079 tonnes, compared to 39,738 tonnes, in H1 2014

Alro Group

• Turnover of RON 1.28 billion, compared to 1.02 billion, in H1 2014
• Positive EBITDA of RON 248 million, compared to RON 20.6 million, in the similar period of 2014
• Adjusted net profit* of RON 136 million, compared to an adjusted net loss* of RON 89 million, in H1 2014
• Primary aluminium production of 134,760 tonnes, compared to 127,605 tonnes, in H1 2014
• Processed aluminium production of 51,604 tonnes, compared to 48,828 tonnes, in H1 2014

Slatina, 14 August 2015 – Alro S.A. (BSE: ALR, “the Company” or “Alro”), one of the largest aluminium producers in Central and Eastern Europe, announces today its financial results, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for the six months ended 30 June 2015.

In the first half of this year (H1), the Company reported an adjusted net profit* of RON 113 million, compared to an adjusted net loss* of RON 80 million, in H1 2014. In H1 2015, the turnover was of RON 1.2 billion, compared to RON 966 million, in H1 2014. In its turn, Alro Group reported an adjusted net profit* of RON 136 million, for the first six months of 2015, compared to an adjusted net loss* of RON 89 million, in H1 2014.

„The financial results for this period demonstrate that we implemented the correct measures to increase efficiency and to reduce costs”, said Marian Nastase, President of the Board of Alro. „In the first six months of 2015, we registered positive results, after three consecutive years of losses. Our constant efforts to increase productivity and to reduce costs had a significant impact on the final result, as well as the adjusting of the eco-taxes system for energy, in accordance with the recommendations of the European Union. This measure, vital for the aluminium industry, will allow Alro Group to equitably compete with other aluminium producers from other EU countries, where similar measures have been implemented in the past years and to remain competitive on a constantly decreasing market”.

In H1 2015, Alro Group registered a total primary aluminium production of 134,760 tonnes, an increased level compared to the one reported in the similar period of last year (H1 2014: 127,605 tonnes). The Group’s processed aluminium production was of 51,604 tonnes, higher than that registered in the similar period of last year (H1 2014: 48,828 tonnes). The increase in the Group’s production represents a confirmation of the decision to implement a strategy focused on value added products, both for the primary and for the processed aluminium segments.

“In the first half of 2015, we celebrated 50 years since the beginning of the aluminium production in Slatina, which shows, once again, that despite all the past difficulties, Alro is a robust company, that relies on continuous development by investing in technology and in training activities for its employees”, said Gheorghe Dobra, Alro’s General Manager.“We continue to be one of the biggest aluminium producers in Central and Eastern Europe, thanks to our sound strategy focused on increasing efficiency. In the future, we are planning to increase the high value added products volume for the automotive and aerospace industries”.

The Company will continue its investment program focused on upgrading and increasing the efficiency of its operations, having a budget of USD 59 million for 2015, mainly for the increase of the recycling capacity, together with expanding the products portfolio. In the past 10 years, following investments that exceeded USD 500 million, out of which USD 100 million for environmental protection, the Company upgraded its equipments in order to remain competitive on international markets and, at the same time to be entirely compliant with the applicable environmental protection regulations.

Between 2002 and 2014, Alro invested approximately USD 100 million in energy efficiency projects, such as upgrading the power stations and replacing the transformer rectifiers, improving the energy management system. For 2015, Alro planned an investment program focused on upgrading the electrolysis sector.

Alro also implements continuous professional trainings activities, both for its employees and also for pupils and students from vocational educational institutions. The Company has in place partnerships with the Technical Metallurgical High School from Slatina for specialized practice or providing equipment for school laboratories. At university level, Alro collaborates with the University Politehnica of Bucharest, Transilvania University of Brasov and University of Craiova. Yearly, about 50 students participate in internship programs within the Company.

Moreover, Alro granted scholarships for students from the Faculty of Material Science and Engineering from the University Politehnica of Bucharest and, subsequently, it hired the respective students.

The Company participated, as a partner, in a number of programs that support the unemployed people or individuals looking for a job or facilitates the training or professional requalification of its own employees.

EBITDA: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment

^*Adjusted Net Result: Company’s net result plus/(minus) non-current assets impairment, plus/(minus) the loss/ (gain) from derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, plus/(minus) deferred tax

Given the significant impact generated by the mark to market of the derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, the management of Alro considers the Adjusted Net Result as a more relevant indicator for the financial performance of the Company.

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Notes to the Editors:

Alro S.A.

Alro is a subsidiary of Vimetco N.V., a global, vertically-integrated primary and processed aluminium producer. Alro is one of the largest aluminium producer in Central and Eastern Europe measured by volume with an installed production capacity of 265,000 tonnes per year.

The main markets for the aluminium manufactured by Alro are within the European Union (i.e. Hungary, Poland, Greece, Germany and Romania). Alro also exports to the USA and Asia. Alro is ISO 9001 certified for quality management and has NADCAP as well as EN 9100 certificates for aerospace production organizations. Alro’s products adhere to the quality standards for primary aluminium on the LME, as well as international standards for flat rolled products.

Alro Group

The companies that are part of Alro Group are: Alro, the aluminium producer, Alum the alumina producer, Sierra Mineral Holdings I Ltd. the bauxite producer, Vimetco Extrusion the extruded profiles producer. Having this structure, the Group ensured an integrated production chain, securing the raw materials for Alro.

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