Name: Banco Gerdau S.A. Type of business: Multiple bank with commercial, credit, financing and investment portfolios. Controlling company: Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A. 99% Subsidiary: Gerval DTVM Ltda. Headquarters: Av. Farrapos, 1811 - Bairro Floresta - CEP 90220-005 Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil Phone: +55 (51) 3323.2000 Fax: +55 (51) 3323.2296/ 3323.2234 Corporate tax contribution number (CPNJ/MF): 00.183.938/0001-94 State tax number: Exempt Board of Trade record: 43.300.033.775 State: RS Date: September 06, 1994