Friedman Industries, Incorporated Announces Cash Dividend

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE MKT: FRD):

The Board of Directors of Friedman Industries, Incorporated, a Texas-based company engaged in pipe manufacturing, steel processing and steel and pipe distribution, declared on August 29, 2013, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Common Stock of the Company. The Company will pay the cash dividend on November 15, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 18, 2013.

For further information regarding this dividend, please contact Mr. Ben Harper, Vice President at 713-672-9433.