RYI Ryerson Holding Corporation

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2016 (January 25, 2016)

Ryerson Holding Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-34735

(Commission File Number)

26-1251524

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

227 W. Monroe St., 27^th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(312) 292-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Appointment of Erich S. Schnaufer as Chief Financial Officer

On January 25, 2016, Ryerson Holding Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Erich S. Schnaufer, 48, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective January 25, 2016. Mr. Schnaufer had been the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since June 2015. Mr. Schnaufer will remain the Company’s chief accounting officer, a position he has held since 2007. From 2007 until August 2015, he also served as the Company’s controller. In connection with the appointment, Mr. Schnaufer’s annual salary was increased to $295,000.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Schnaufer’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: January 25, 2016

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Exhibit Index

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Exhibit 99.1

Media contact:

Christopher Bona

312.292.5052

mediainfo@ryerson.com

RYERSON APPOINTS ERICH S. SCHNAUFER AS CFO

Chicago – January 25, 2016 – Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading processor and distributor of metals, today announced the appointment of Erich S. Schnaufer, 48, to the position of chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 25. Schnaufer was previously the company’s interim chief financial officer, succeeding Edward J. Lehner who took over as president and chief executive officer in 2015.

“Erich is an accomplished executive who has demonstrated significant financial, accounting, tax, treasury, credit, reporting, compliance and operational acumen throughout his tenure at Ryerson. His more than a quarter of a century of financial and accounting experience, which includes 11 years in metals distribution, will enhance Ryerson’s senior management team and ongoing transformation,” said Lehner.

Schnaufer joined Ryerson in 2005 and was promoted in 2007 to controller and chief accounting officer responsible for accounting, tax and financial reporting. Prior to joining Ryerson, Schnaufer held senior financial and accounting management roles at several public companies including Alternative Resources Corporation and Midway Games. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in business administration from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and is a certified public accountant.

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About Ryerson

Ryerson is a processor and distributor of metals with operations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, China and Brazil. The company serves a variety of industries, including customers making products or equipment for construction, packaging, oil and gas and truck trailers. Founded in 1842, Ryerson is headquartered in the United States and employs approximately 3,600 employees in more than 100 locations.

Visit Ryerson at www.ryerson.com

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