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AK Steel Holding Corporation Information Request Form

Levi & Korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE: AKS) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty by the board of directors of the company. In particular, Levi & Korsinsky has determined that AK Steel Holding Corporation has exceeded the limits set forth in the shareholder approved executive compensation plan, granting James Wainscott up to 266,450 shares in excess of approved limits. We are investigating an action seeking to force the Company to rescind the improper grants.

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AK Steel Holding Corporation Information Request Form

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This letter confirms that you have retained Levi & Korsinsky, LLP to represent you as a named plaintiff in a shareholder action involving AK Steel Holding Corporation .

We agree to advance all expenses in the litigation, which means that you are not liable to pay any of the expenses of the lawsuit, whether attorneys' fees or costs. Regardless of the result, we will never ask you to directly pay for any attorneys' fees or costs. Should we obtain a favorable result, we may ask the court to award us compensation to be paid by the defendants or as a portion of any class benefit, but, again, we will never ask you to directly pay any of the costs of this litigation.

As the client you are entitled to direct the litigation in any way you deem proper, and may at any time order us to dismiss the case or opt-out. Should you choose to do so, we will never ask you to reimburse us directly for any legal fees or expenses. During the course of this litigation, we may employ and/or work with other law firms to prosecute your case.

We look forward to representing you and other AK Steel Holding Corporation shareholders.

Sincerely,

Levi & Korsinsky,LLP

Joseph Levi

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