Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

AK Steel Holding Corporation is hereby furnishing the following information under Regulation FD:

On April 21, 2009, AK Steel Corporation issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit No. 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing that its board of directors has authorized the company to make a $50 million contribution to its pension trust fund.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit:

99.1 Press Release issued on April 21, 2009

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