"Company Hosts 8AM Earnings Call, Analysts Show Up Just to Hear 'Forward-Looking Statements' 47 Times"

On January 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (SID) hosted a conference call to present its strategic update for the year, which was attended by the company's executive officers, including Antonio Marco Rabello, CFO, Executive Director of Finance & Investor Relations, and Benjamin Steinbruch, President of the Executive Board, CEO & Director. The call was moderated by a presentation operator and featured participation from several research analysts, including Rodolfo De Angele from JPMorgan Chase & Co, Rafael Barcellos from Banco Bradesco BBI S.A., and Daniel Sasson from Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A., among others. The event was recorded and made available on the company's website, with a replay to be available soon after closing, and the presentation can be accessed on the site, providing stakeholders with insight into the company's future plans and expectations. The call included forward-looking statements, which the company noted are based on current assumptions and opinions of management, and may differ materially from actual results due to various factors, including general and economic conditions in Brazil and other countries, interest rate and exchange rate levels, and competitive factors. As stated by the company, "some of the forward-looking statements herein are mere expectations or trends and are based on current assumptions and opinions of the company management," highlighting the importance of considering these factors when evaluating the company's strategic update and future prospects.