31. Appropriation of net profit

In accordance with the Austrian Stock Corporation Act, the appropriation of net profit is based on the annual financial statements of voestalpine AG as of March 31, 2015. These financial statements show net retained profits of EUR 175.0 million. The Management Board proposes a dividend of EUR 1.0 per share (2013/14: EUR 0.95).

Linz, May 22, 2015

The Management Board

The consolidated financial statements of voestalpine AG and associated documents will be filed with the Commercial Register of the Commercial Court of Linz under company register number FN 66209t.

Appendix to the notes: Investments