Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2012, Olympic Steel, Inc. issued a press release reporting its operating results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information included in this report, including exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, is not to be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any of Olympic Steel, Inc.'s previous or future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

99.1 Press release dated November 8, 2012.

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