Ferroglobe Announces Pierre Vareille Appointed to the Board and Results of General Meeting

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2017 -- Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ:GSM) ("Ferroglobe" or the "Company") is pleased to announce today that Pierre Vareille has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board with effect from 26 October 2017. Having studied at the Ecole Centrale de Paris and the Sorbonne University, Mr Vareille, a French citizen, is currently Lead Independent Director and Vice Chairman of Societe BIC SA and Independent Director of Etex NV and Verallia SA. He has held significant executive roles throughout his career, including as Chief Executive Officer of Constellium NV (2012-2016), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FCI SA (2008-2012) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Wagon PLC (2004-2007).

Results of General Meeting of Ferroglobe PLC

Ferroglobe is also pleased to announce that at the General Meeting held on 26 October 2017, the special resolution to adopt amended and restated Articles of Association was approved by shareholders with 99.99% of those who had voted voting in favour.

The results of the voting, including the number of votes cast for and against, are available on the Company’s website at http://investor.ferroglobe.com/corporate-governance.cfm. 

About Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe PLC is one of the world's largest producers of silicon metal and silicon- and manganese-based alloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. The Company is headquartered in London.

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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Ferroglobe PLC
Joe Ragan, US: +1 917 2098581, UK: +44 (0) 7827 227 688
Chief Financial Officer
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