DGAP-Ad-hoc: thyssenkrupp AG / Key word(s): Joint Venture/Agreement thyssenkrupp AG: thyssenkrupp boards approve creation of a 50/50 steel joint venture with Tata Steel. Signing of a definitive agreement expected shortly. 29-Jun-2018 / 22:58 CET/CEST Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 MAR thyssenkrupp boards approve creation of a 50/50 steel joint venture with Tata Steel. Signing of a definitive agreement expected shortly. The executive board and the supervisory board of thyssenkrupp AG have adopted resolutions for the signing of a definitive agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture, which will combine the European steel businesses of thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2017. Due diligence and independent expert opinions have confirmed the economic viability of the new company and the expected annual recurring synergies of EUR400 to 500 million. The joint venture with Tata Steel is an important milestone for the transformation of thyssenkrupp to an industrials and service group and will lead to a significant improvement of the financial figures of thyssenkrupp, effective with closing. In case of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the joint venture thyssenkrupp will receive a higher share of the proceeds, reflecting an economic ratio of 55/45. The signing of the definitive agreement is expected shortly. The transaction is subject to merger control clearance in several jurisdictions, including the European Union. Contact: Dr. Claus Ehrenbeck Head of Investor Relations T: +49-201-844-536464 Peter Sauer Head of External Communications T: +49-201-844-536791 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29-Jun-2018 CET/CEST The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: thyssenkrupp AG thyssenkrupp Allee 1 45143 Essen Germany Phone: +49 (0)201 844-0 Fax: +49 (0)201 844-536000 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.thyssenkrupp.com ISIN: DE0007500001 WKN: 750000 Indices: DAX Listed: Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange Weitere Informationen im Internet unter Investor Relations: Anleihen / Creditor Relations Further information can be found on our website under Investor Relations: Bonds / Creditor Relations End of Announcement DGAP News Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 700035 29-Jun-2018 CET/CEST