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".' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 In the Matter of: AM. Castle & Co. 3400 North Wolf Road Franklin Park, IL 60131 ~R=e=sp~o~n=d=e=nt~ ORDER RELATING TO AM. CASTLE & CO. The Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce ("BIS", has notified AM. Castle & Co. ("AMC" of its intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against AMC pursuant to Section 766.3 of the Export Administration Regulations (the "Regulations",1 and Section 13(c of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (the "Act",2 through the issuance of a Proposed Charging Letter to AMC that alleges that it committed 65 violations of the Regulations. Specifically, the charges are: Charges 1-65 15 C.F.R. 764.2(a - Engaging in Conduct Prohibited by the Regulations by Exporting Aluminum Alloy, an Item Controlled for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Reasons, to the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico Without the Required Licenses On 65 occasions between on or about January 11,2005, and on or about January 10,2008, AMC engaged in conduct prohibited by the Regulations by exporting aluminum alloy, an item subject to the Regulations, classified under Export Control Classification Number 1 C202 and controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons, and valued at approximately $196,000 in total, from the United States to the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico without the I The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (2011. The charged violations occurred in 2005 through 2008. The Regulations governing the violations at issue are found in the 2005 through 2008 versions of the Code of Federal Regulations. 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (2005-2008. The 2011 Regulations set forth the procedures that apply to this matter. 2 50 U.S.C. app. 2401-2420 (2000. Since August 21, 2001, the Act has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17,2001 (3 C.F.R., 2001 Compo 783 (2002», which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 12,2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 50,661 (Aug. 16, 2011», has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 etseq..

, t. ' Order AM Castle & Co. Page 2 of4 Department of Commerce licenses required by Section 742.3 of the Regulations. In so doing, AMC committed 65 violations of Section 764.2(a of the Regulations. WHEREAS, BIS and AMC have entered into a Settlement Agreement pursuant to Section 766.l8(a of the Regulations, whereby they agreed to settle this matter in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth therein; and WHEREAS, I have approved of the terms of such Settlement Agreement; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: FIRST, AMC shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $775,000. AMC shall pay $155,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce no later than September 30, 2011. Thereafter, AMC shall pay $155,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce no later than October 28,2011; $155,000 no later than November 30, 2011; $155,000 no later than December 30, 2011; and $155,000 no later than February 15,2012. Payment shall be made in the manner specified in the attached instructions. SECOND, that, pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3701-3720E (2000, the civil penalty owed under this Order accrues interest as more fully described in the attached Notice, and if payment is not made in full accordance with the payment schedule specified herein, AMC will be assessed, in addition to the full amount of the civil penalty and interest, a penalty charge and an administrative charge, as more fully described in the attached Notice. THIRD, AMC shall complete an audit of its export controls compliance program as set forth in this Paragraph. The results of the audit, including any relevant supporting materials, shall be submitted to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement, One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 804, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 ("BIS Chicago Field Office". The audit shall cover the 12-month period beginning on the date of this

Order AM Castle & Co. Page 3 of4 Order, and the related report shall be due to the BIS Chicago Field Office no later than fourteen (14 months from the date of this Order. Said audit shall be in substantial compliance with the EMS sample audit module, and shall include an assessment of AMC's compliance with the Regulations. The EMS sample module is available on the BIS website at http://www.bis.doc.gov/complianceandenforcement/revised emcp audit.pdf In addition, where said audit identifies actual or potential violations of the Regulations, AMC must promptly provide copies of the pertinent air waybills and other export control documents and other supporting documentation. FOURTH, that the full and timely payment of the civil penalty in accordance with the payment schedule set forth above, and the timely completion and submission of the results of the audit set forth above, are hereby made conditions to the granting, restoration, or continuing validity of any export license, license exception, permission, or privilege granted, or to be granted, to AMC. Accordingly, if AMC should fail to make any of the civil penalty installment payments in full or in a timely manner, or fail to complete and submit the results of the audit in a timely manner, the undersigned may issue an Order denying all of AMC's export privileges under the Regulations for any or all of the period from the date of the failure through, as applicable, one year from the scheduled due date of the final civil penalty installment payment, or one year from the due date for the submission of the results of the completed audit. FIFTH, that the Proposed Charging Letter, the Settlement Agreement, and this Order shall be made available to the public.

Order AM Castle & Co. Page 4 of4 immediately. This Order, which constitutes the final agency action in this matter, is effective Issued this KI1-... day of S-e(>~~2011.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 In the Matter of: 3400 North Wolf Road Franklin Park, IL 60131 Respondent SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement ("Agreement" is made by and between A.M. Castle & Co. ("AMC" and the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce ("BIS" (collectively, the "Parties", pursuant to Section 766.18(a of the Export Administration Regulations (the "Regulations", I issued pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (the "Act,,.2 WHEREAS, AMC filed a voluntary self-disclosure with BIS's Office of Export Enforcement in accordance with Section 764.5 of the Regulations concerning the transactions at issue herein; WHEREAS, BIS has notified AMC of its intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against AMC, pursuant to the Act and the Regulations; I The Regulations are currently codified at 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (201l. The charged violations occurred in 2005 through 2008. The Regulations governing the violations at issue are found in the 2005 through 2008 versions of the Code of Federal Regulations. 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (2005-2008. The 2011 Regulations set forth the procedures that apply to this matter. 250 U.S.C. app. 2401-2420 (2000. Since August 21,2001, the Act has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17,2001 (3 C.F.R., 2001 Compo 783 (2002», which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 12,2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 50,661 (Aug. 16,2011», has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq..

Settlement Agreement Page 2 of6 WHEREAS, BIS has issued a Proposed Charging Letter to AMC that alleges that AMC committed 65 violations of the Regulations, specifically: Charges 1-65 15 C.F.R. 764.2(a - Engaging in Conduct Prohibited by the Regulations by Exporting Aluminum AHoy, an Item Controlled for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Reasons, to the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico Without the Required Licenses On 6S occasions between on or about January 11,2005, and on or about January 10,2008, AMC engaged in conduct prohibited by the Regulations by exporting aluminum alloy, an item subject to the Regulations, classified under Export Control Classification Number 1 C202 and controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons, and valued at approximately $196,000 in total, from the United States to the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico without the Department of Commerce licenses required by Section 742.3 of the Regulations. In so doing, AMC committed 65 violations of Section 764.2(a of the Regulations. WHEREAS, AMC has reviewed the Proposed Charging Letter and is aware of the allegations made against it and the administrative sanctions that could be imposed against it if the allegations are found to be true; WHEREAS, AMC fully understands the terms of this Agreement and the Order ("Order" that the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement will issue if he approves this Agreement as the final resolution of this matter; WHEREAS, AMC enters into this Agreement voluntarily and with full knowledge of its rights after having consulted with counsel; WHEREAS, AMC states that no promises or representations have been made to it other than the agreements and considerations herein expressed; WHEREAS, AMC neither admits nor denies the allegations contained in the. Proposed Charging Letter;

Settlement Agreement Page 3 of6 WHEREAS, AMC wishes to settle and dispose of all matters alleged in the Proposed Charging Letter by entering into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, AMC agrees to be bound by the Order, ifissued; NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree, for purposes of this Settlement Agreement, as follows: 1. BIS has jurisdiction over AMC, under the Regulations, in connection with the matters alleged in the Proposed Charging Letter. 2. The following sanctions shall be imposed against AMC in complete settlement ofthe alleged violations of the Regulations relating to the transactions specifically detailed in the Proposed Charging Letter: a. AMC shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $775,000. AMC shall pay $155,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce no later than September 30, 2011. Thereafter, AMC shall pay $155,000 to the U.S. Department of Commerce no later than October 28, 2011; $155,000 no later than November 30,2011; $155,000 no later than December 30, 2011; and $155,000 no later than February 15,2012. Payment shall be made in the manner specified in the attached instructions. b. AMC shall complete an audit of its export controls compliance program, as set forth in this Paragraph. The results of the audit, including any relevant supporting materials, shall be submitted to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement, One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 804, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 ("BIS Chicago Field Office". The audit shall cover the l2-month period beginning on the date of the Order, and

Settlement Agreement Page 4 of6 the related report shall be due to the BIS Chicago Field Office no later than fourteen (14 months from the date of the Order. Said audit shall be in substantial compliance with the EMS sample audit module, and shall include an assessment of AMC's compliance with the Regulations. The EMS sample module is available on the BIS website at http://www.bis.doc.gov/complianceandcnforcemcntjrevised emcp audil.pdf. In addition, where said audit identifies actual or potential violations of the Regulations, AMC must promptly provide copies of the pertinent air waybills and other export control documents and other supporting documentation. c. The full and timely payment of the civil penalty in accordance with the payment schedule agreed to in Paragraph 2.a above, and the timely completion and submission of the results of the audit agreed to in Paragraph 2.b above, are hereby made conditions to the granting, restoration, or continuing validity of any export license, permission, or privilege' granted, or to be granted, to AMC. Failure to make full and timely payment of any of the civil penalty installment payments may result in the denial of all of AMC' s export privileges under the Regulations for any or all of the period from the date of the failure through one year from the scheduled due date of the fmal civil penalty installment payment. Failure to complete and submit the results of the audit in a timely manner also may result in the denial of all of AMC's export privileges under the Regulations for any or all of the period from the date of the failure through one year from the due date for the submission of the results of the completed audit.

Settlement Agreement PageS of6 3. Subject to the approval of this Agreement pursuant to paragraph 8 hereof, AMC hereby waives all rights to further procedural steps in this matter (except with respect to any alleged violations of this Agreement or the Order, ifissued, including, without limitation, any right to: (a an administrative hearing regarding the allegations in any charging letter; (b request a refund of any civil penalty paid pursuant to this. Agreement and the Order, ifissued; and (c seek judicial review or otherwise contest the validity of this Agreement or the Order, if issued. AMC also waives and will not assert any Statute of Limitations defense, and the Statute of Limitations will be tolled, for the time period from the date of the Order, if issued, until the later of the date AMC pays in full the civil penalty agreed to in Paragraph 2.a of this Agreement or the date AMC submits the results of the completed compliance audit set forth in Paragraph 2.b of this Agreement, in connection with any violations of the Act or the Regulations arising out of the transactions identified in the Proposed Charging Letter, or in connection with collection of the civil penalty or enforcement of the Agreement and Order, if issued. 4. Upon full and timely payment of the civil penalty as set forth in Paragraph 2.a above, and timely completion and submission ofthe results of the audit as set forth in Paragraph 2.b above, BIS will not initiate any further administrative proceeding against AMC in connection with any violations of the Act or the Regulations arising out of the transactions specifically detailed in the Proposed Charging Letter. 5. BIS will make the Proposed Charging Letter, this Agreement, and the Order, if issued, available to the public. 6. This Agreement is for settlement purposes only. Therefore, if this Agreement is not accepted and the Order is not issued by the Assistant Secretary of

Settlement Agreement Page 6 of6 Commerce for Export Enforcement pursuant to Section 766.18(a of the Regulations, no Party may use this Agreement in any administrative or judicial proceeding and the Parties shall not be bound by the terms contained in this Agreement in any subsequent administrative or judicial proceeding. 7. No agreement, understanding, representation or interpretation not contained in this Agreement may be used to vary or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement or the Order, if issued; nor shall this Agreement serve to bind, constrain, or otherwise limit any action by any other agency or department of the U.S. Government with respect to the facts and circumstances addressed herein. 8. This Agreement shall become binding on the Parties only if the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement approves it by issuing the Order, which will have the same force and effect as a decision and order issued after a full administrative hearing on the record. 9. Each signatory affirms that he has authority to enter into this Settlement Agreement and to bind his respective party to the terms and conditions set forth herein. BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY U~FCOMMERCE Doug as Hassebrock Director Office of Export Enforcement Date: ~:...,fr--h~(f--l_l Date: q/~& I / --~lr-r, ~~-------------

'" PROPOSED CHARGING LEITER CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED 3400 North Wolf Road Franklin Park, IL 60131 Attention: Michael Goldberg Chief Executive Officer Dear Mr. Goldberg: The Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce ("BIS", has reason to believe that ("AMC" has committed 65 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (the "Regulations", I which issued under the authority of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (the "Act,,.2 Specifically, BIS charges that AMC committed the following violations: Charges 1-65 15 C.F.R. 764.2(a - Engaging in Conduct Prohibited by the Regulations by Exporting Aluminum Alloy, an Item Controlled for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Reasons, to the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico Without the Required Licenses As described in greater detail in the attached Schedule ofyiolations, which is incorporated herein, on 65 occasions between on or about January 11,2005, and on or about January 10, 2008, AMC engaged in conduct prohibited by the Regulations by exporting aluminum alloy, an item subject to the Regulations, classified under Export Control Classification Number 1 C202 and controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons, and valued at approximately $196,000 in total, from the United States to the I The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (2011. The charged violations occurred in 2005 through 2008. The Regulations governing the violations at issue are found in the 2005 through 2008 versions of the Code of Federal Regulations (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 (2005-2008». The 2011 Regulations govern the procedural aspects ofthis case. 2 50 U.S.C. app. 2401-2420 (2000. Since August 21, 2001, the Act has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13,222 of August 17, 2001 (3 C.F.R., 2001 Compo 783 (2002», which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 12,2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 50,661 (Aug. 16,2011», has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act(50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq..

Proposed Charging Letter Page 2 of3 People's Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico without the Department of Commerce licenses required by Section 742.3 of the Regulations. In so doing, AMC committed 65 violations of Section 764.2(a of the Regulations. * * * * * Accordingly, AMC is hereby notified that an administrative proceeding is instituted against it pursuant to Section 13( c of the Act and Part 766 of the Regulations for the purpose of obtaining an order imposing administrative sanctions and any other liability, sanction, or penalty available under law, including but not limited to any or all of the following: The maximum civil penalty allowed by law of up to the greater of $250,000 per violation or twice the value of the transaction that is the basis of the violation;3 Denial of export privileges; and/or Exclusion from practice before BIS. If AMC fails to answer the charges contained in this letter within 30 days after being served with notice of issuance of this letter, that failure will be treated as a default. 15 C.F.R. 766.-6 and 766.7 (2011. If AMC defaults, the Administrative Law Judge m~y find the charges alleged in this letter are true without a hearing or further notice to AMC. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security may then impose up to the maximum penalty on each of the charges in this letter. AMC is further notified that it is entitled to an agency hearing on the record if it files a written demand for one with its answer. 15 C.F.R. 766.6 (2011. AMC is also entitled to be represented by counselor other authorized representative who has power of attorney to represent it. 15 C.F.R. 766.3(a and 766.4 (2011. The Regulations provide for settlement without a hearing. 15 C.F.R. 766.18 (2011. Should AMC have a proposal to settle this case, AMC or its representative should transmit it through the attorney representing BIS named below. The U.S. Coast Guard is providing administrative law judge services in connection with the matters set forth in this letter. Accordingly, AMC's answer must be filed in accordance with the instructions in Section 766.5(a of the Regulations with: U.S. Coast Guard AU Docketing Center ] See International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act of 2007, Pub. L. No. 110-96, 121 Stat. 1011 (2007.

Proposed Charging Letter Page 3 of3 40 S. Gay Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4022 In addition, a copy of AMC's answer must be served on BIS at the following address: Chief Counsel for Industry and Security Attention: Parvin R. Huda Room H-3839 United States Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 Parvin R. Huda is the attorney representing BIS in this case; any communications that AMC may wish to have concerning this matter should occur through her. Ms. Huda may be contacted by telephone at (202 482-5301. Sincerely, Doug R. Hassebrock Director Office of Export Enforcement Enclosure

A.M. CASTLE & CO. SCHEDULE OF VIOLATIONS Charge Invoice/Ship Invoice No. Item Value ECCN Country I Date 1 1111/2005 928798 5.0 RD Alum Bar $20,570 lc202 Singapore A818880 2 31712005 950198 4.0 RD Alum Bar $3,549 IC202 Singapore 3 411812005 997701 4.0/3.0 RD Alum Bar $4,479 lc202 Singapore 997703 A825801 4 5/3112005 424408 4.0/5.0 RD Alum Bar $5,431 IC202 Singapore 424416 A-794517 5 71712005 441222 4.0 RD Alum Bar $2,776 IC202 Singapore 6 7/20/2005 456955 4.0 RD Alum Bar $7,701 lc202 Singapore 456963 5.0 RD Alum Bar 7 8/8/2005 28-627960 3.0 RD Alum Bar $1,170 lc202 Singapore 8 9/14/2005 479646 5.0 RD Alum Bar Unknown lc202 Singapore 9 9/15/2005 28-628104 7.5 RD Alum Bar $2,292 IC202 China 10 9/2072005 28-628152 3.0 RD Alum Bar $3,499 lc202 China 11 9/27/2005 498865 4.0 RD Alum Bar $3,163 IC202 Singapore A794536 5.0 RD Alum Bar 498870 12 10/25/2005 5216666 3.0 RD Alum Bar $2,781 IC202 Singapore A794538 4.0 RD Alum Bar 521674 13 1111712005 541429 3.0 RD Alum Bar $1,330 IC202 Singapore A794540 4.0 RD Alum Bar 541430 14 1216/2005 28-628420 5.5 RD Alum Bar $1 311 IC202 China 15 12/22/2005 568219 5.0 RD Alum Bar Unknown lc202 Singapore 16 119/2006 28-628510 3.0 RD Alum Bar $233 lc202 China 28-628511 - - L.- --- - - I Page 1

-------- --~ Charge Invoice/Ship Invoice No. Item Value ECCN Country Date 17 11912006 564024 3.0/4.015.0 RD Alum Bar $2,256 IC202 Singapore 564026 564095 18 Ul372006 28-628477 3.0 RD Alum Bar $617 lc202 China 19 1120/2006 583910 4.0 RD Alum Bar $5,605 IC202 Singapore 20 2/112006 583902 3.0 RD Alum Bar $5,964 lc202 Singapore A794546 5.0 RD Alum Bar 541431 21 2/21/2006 602370 3.0/4.0 RD Alum Bar $3,322 lc202 Singapore 602371 22 3110/2006 623311 5.0 RD Alum Bar $1692 lc202 Singapore 23 3/23/2006 623581 4.0 RD Alum Bar $340 IC202 Singapore 24 4/13/2006 647861 5.0 RD Alum Bar $2,203 IC202 Singapore 25 51112006 21-739204 4.0/5.0 RD Bar $1410 IC202 Mexico 26 51112006 659395 3.0.4.0 RD Alum Bar $8,488 IC202 Singapore 659403 659409 27 571 U2006 669614 5.0 RD Alum Bar $445 IC202 Singapore 28 6/6/2006 21-742050 4.0 RD Alum Bar $1,134 IC202 Mexico 29 61712006 21-742046 6.5/4.0 RD Bar $2,481 IC202 Mexico 30 6/7/2006 21-742071 5.0 RD Alum Bar $814 IC202 Mexico 31 6/15/2006 689760 4.0/3.0 RD Bar $3,174 IC202 Singapore 689767 32 672U2006 28-628946 5.5 RD Alum Bar $797 IC202 China 33 6122/2006 21-743547 6.5/4.2/3.5 RD Alum Bar $3,099 IC202 Mexico 34 7118/2006 28-629221 3.75 RD Alum Bar $1,598.00 IC202 China 35 7/3112006 722675 4.0 RD Alum Bar $16,643 lc202 Singapore 722682 5.0 RD Alum Bar 36 8/2112006 737581 3.0 RD Alum Bar $84 IC202 Singapore A794567 37 8/30/2006 750060 5.0 RD Alum Bar Unknown IC202 Singapore 38 8/30/2006 737961 4.0 RD Alum Bar $ 1,83 1 IC202 Singapore A737739 ---- -- Page 2

Charge Invoice/Ship Invoice No. Item Value ECCN Country I Date 39 9/6/2006 21-749502 5.0 RD Alum Bar $585 IC202 Mexico 40 9/2612006 21-751093 5.0 RD Alum Bar $862 lc202 Mexico 41 9/26/2006 759636 5.0 RD Alum Bar $3,426 IC202 Singapore 01760100 42 10/20/2006 21-751095 6.5 RD Alum Bar $1,957 lc202 Mexico 43 11115/2006 28-629672 4.5 RD Alum Bar $3,514 IC202 Singapore 44 12/4/2006 810355 5.0 RD Alum Bar $7,483 IC202 Singapore 810370 3.0 RD Alum Bar 810347 45 12/19/2006 28-629794 5.5 RD Alum Bar $1,792 IC202 China 46 12/2712006 21-757478 5.0 RD Alum Bar $897 lc202 Mexico 47 1/1512007 28-629810 3.0 RD Alum Bar $1,831 lc202 China 5.0 RD Alum Bar 48 2/23/2007 21-761464 4.25 RD Alum Bar $655 IC202 Mexico 49 3112/2007 21-762589 4.25/5.0 RD Alum Bar $3,057 IC202 Mexico 50 4/11/2007 893812/266 3.0 RD Alum Bar $207 IC202 Singapore 51 4/2212007 28-629975 3.0 RD Alum Bar $1,848 lc202 China 52 5/3/2007 893820 4.0 RD Alum Bar $5,324 lc202 Singapore 41-50307 53 5110/2007 41-101486 3.0 RD Alum Bar $139 IC202 Si~apore 54 5115/2007 28-630215 3.75 RD Alum Bar $900 lc202 China 55 8/3/2007 41-102459 5.0 RD Alum Bar $5,366 lc202 Singapore 8/2112007 21-774158 4.25 RD Alum Bar $1,093 IC202 Mexico 56 21-774120 4.0 RD Alum Bar 9/612007 KAC090607 5.0 RD Alum Bar $2,014 IC202 Singapore 57 3.0 RD Alum Bar 58 9/25/2007 21-776686 3.5 RD Alum Bar $1,216 lc202 Mexico 59 10112/2007 21-774159 4.25RD Alum Bar $1,201 IC202 Mexico 60 10112/2007 28-630745 5.5 RD Alum Bar $1,125 lc202 Malaysia 61 10/24/2007 41-103464 5.0 RD Alum Bar $2,748 lc202 Singapore 62 10/29/2007 KACI02907 4.0 RD Alum Bar $9,288 lc202 Singapore 48885 5.0 RD Alum Bar 63 ~2/1l/2007 21-781985 4.0 RD Alum Bar $951 lc202 -- - -- - - Mexico -- Page 3

Charge Invoice/Ship Invoice No. Item Value ECCN Country Date 64 11812008 21-783254 5.5 RD Alum Bar $5,022 lc202 Mexico 65 1110/2008 21-783255 3.5/4.5 RD Alum Bar $7,174 lc202 Mexico $195,957 Page 4