AK Steel Holding (AKS)

AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

The Company’s by-laws establish an advance notice procedure with regard to certain matters, including stockholder proposals and nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors. Notice of a

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stockholder proposal or director nomination for the 2009 Annual Meeting must be received by the Company no later than March 30, 2009 and no earlier than February 28, 2009, and must contain certain information and conform to certain requirements specified in the by-laws. If the Chairman determines at the Annual Meeting that a stockholder proposal or director nomination was not made in accordance with the by-laws, the Company may disregard the proposal or nomination. In addition, if a stockholder submits a proposal outside of Rule 14a-8 for the 2009 Annual Meeting, but the proposal complies with the advance notice procedure prescribed by the by-laws, then the Company’s proxy may confer discretionary authority on the persons being appointed as proxies on behalf of the Board of Directors to vote on the proposal.

If a stockholder intends to present a proposal at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and seeks to have the proposal included in the Company’s proxy materials in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the proposal must be submitted in writing and received by the Secretary of the Company no later than December 18, 2008. The proposal must also satisfy the other requirements of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to stockholder proposals.

Any proposals, as well as any related questions, should be directed to: Secretary, AK Steel Holding Corporation, 9227 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069.

AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

The Company’s by-laws establish an advance notice procedure with regard to certain matters, including stockholder proposals and nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors. Notice of a stockholder proposal or director nomination for the 2008 Annual Meeting must be received by the Company no later than March 20, 2008 and no earlier than February 18, 2008, and must contain certain information and conform to certain requirements specified in the by-laws. If the Chairman determines at the Annual Meeting that a stockholder proposal or director nomination was not made in accordance with the by-laws, the Company may disregard the proposal or nomination. In addition, if a stockholder submits a proposal outside of Rule 14a-8 for the 2008 Annual Meeting, but the proposal complies with the advance notice procedure prescribed by the by-laws, then the Company’s proxy may confer discretionary authority on the persons being appointed as proxies on behalf of the Board of Directors to vote on the proposal.

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If a stockholder intends to present a proposal at the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and seeks to have the proposal included in the Company’s proxy materials in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the proposal must be submitted in writing and received by the Secretary of the Company no later than December 18, 2007. The proposal must also satisfy the other requirements of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to stockholder proposals.

Any proposals, as well as any related questions, should be directed to: Secretary, AK Steel Holding Corporation, 703 Curtis Street, Middletown, Ohio 45043-0001.

AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

The Company’s by-laws establish an advance notice procedure with regard to certain matters, including stockholder proposals and nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors. Notice of a stockholder proposal or director nomination for the 2007 Annual Meeting must be received by the Company no later than March 20, 2007 and no earlier than February 18, 2007, and must contain certain information and conform to certain requirements specified in the By-Laws. If the Chairman determines at the Annual Meeting that a stockholder proposal or director nomination was not made in accordance with the By-Laws, the Company may disregard the proposal or nomination. In addition, if a stockholder submits a proposal outside of Rule 14a-8 for the 2007 Annual Meeting, but the proposal complies with the advance notice procedure prescribed by the By-Laws, then the Company’s proxy may confer discretionary authority on the persons being appointed as proxies on behalf of the Board of Directors to vote on the proposal.

If a stockholder intends to present a proposal at the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and seeks to have the proposal included in the Company’s proxy materials in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the proposal must be submitted in writing and received by the Secretary of the Company no later than December 22, 2006. The proposal must also satisfy the other requirements of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to stockholder proposals.

Any proposals, as well as any related questions, should be directed to the Secretary, AK Steel Holding Corporation, 703 Curtis Street, Middletown, Ohio 45043-0001.

AND NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

The Company’s by-laws establish an advance notice procedure with regard to certain matters, including stockholder proposals and nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors. Notice of a stockholder proposal or director nomination for the 2006 Annual Meeting must be received by the Company no later than March 18, 2006 nor earlier than February 16, 2006 and must contain certain information and conform to certain requirements specified in the By-Laws. If the Chief Executive Officer at the Annual Meeting determines that a stockholder proposal or director nomination was not made in accordance with the By-Laws, the Company may disregard the proposal or nomination. In addition, if a stockholder submits a proposal outside of Rule 14a-8 for the 2006 Annual Meeting, and the proposal fails to comply with the advance notice procedure prescribed by the By-Laws, then the Company’s proxy may confer discretionary authority on the persons being appointed as proxies on behalf of the Board of Directors to vote on the proposal.

If a stockholder intends to present a proposal at the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and seeks to have the proposal included in the Company’s proxy materials in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the proposal must be submitted in writing and received by the Secretary of the Company no later than December 22, 2005. The proposal must also satisfy the other requirements of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to stockholder proposals.

Any proposals, as well as any related questions, should be directed to the Secretary, AK Steel Holding Corporation, 703 Curtis Street, Middletown, Ohio 45043-0001.