On April 4, 2012, the board of directors of Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. elected Carl J. Rickertsen as a director of the company, to serve until the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor has been elected and qualified. The board also determined that Mr. Rickertsen is independent within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. Mr. Rickertsen will receive compensation for services as a director in accordance with its standard compensation arrangements for non-employee directors. Mr. Rickertsen has been managing partner of Pine Creek Partners, since February 2005.