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SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. 299 SW CLAY ST.
PORTLAND, OREGON 97201
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SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
2022 Annual Meeting
Vote by January 24, 2022 11:59 PM ET
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You invested in SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on January 25, 2022.
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This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.
Voting Items
1. Election of directors
Nominees:
01) Rhonda D. Hunter 02) David L. Jahnke
2. To vote on an advisory resolution on executive compensation.
3. To ratify the selection of independent registered public accounting firm.
The proxies may vote in their discretion as to other matters which may come before the meeting.
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