Company: ZEUS
Filing Date: 2025-10-28
Form Type: 425
Source: 0001437749-25-032007
Chunk: 2

Company: OLYMPIC STEEL INC
Filing Date: 2025-10-28
Form: 425
Chunk 2
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 their wise decision and tenacity. |

| ● | The significant step we’re about to take now is certainly the next biggest challenge in our 71-year history. |

| ● | I am fully confident we are up for both the challenge and the opportunity. |

| ● | I wish us all godspeed and good health in the upcoming holiday season. |

| ● | Thank you for your support. |

RICK MARABITO

[wrap-up]

| ● | This really is an exciting milestone in the more than 70-year Olympic Steel journey – with many more to come! |

| ● | I’m so proud of what we and our predecessors at Olympic Steel have achieved together, and I am thrilled for this next chapter as part of Ryerson. |

| ● | Thank you for being a part of our success. |

| ● | I know the best is yet to come! |

| ● | Happy holidays to you and your families, and please be safe, everyone. |

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