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Harold C. Simmons has been Chairman of the Board since November 2005. Mr. Simmons was previously Vice Chairman of the Board and a director of TIMET since August 2004. Mr. Simmons served as Chief Executive Officer of TIMET from November 2005 until the appointment of Mr. Watson to that position in January 2006. Mr. Simmons is Chairman of the Board of 1) Valhi Inc. ("Valhi"), a diversified holding company engaged in the manufacture of titanium dioxide pigments through its majority interest in Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ("Kronos"), the manufacture of ergonomic computer support systems, precision ball bearing slides and security products through its majority interest in CompX International Inc. ("CompX") and in waste management, 2) Contran Corporation ("Contran"), a diversified holding company and 3) NL Industries, Inc. ("NL"). Mr. Simmons is also Chief Executive officer of NL and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Kronos. Mr. Simmons has been an executive officer and/or director of various companies related to Valhi and Contran since 1961. Valhi, Contran, NL, Kronos and CompX may be deemed to be affiliates of TIMET. Mr. Simmons is a brother of Glenn R. Simmons. Valhi, NL, Kronos and CompX may be deemed to be affiliates of TIMET. | 