I. INTRODUCTION AND PARTIES

1. This case concerns a dispute submitted on the basis of the United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement dated April 12, 2006 (the “Treaty”) and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (2010).

2. The Claimant is The Renco Group, Inc. and is hereinafter referred to as “Renco” or the “Claimant.”

3. The Respondent is the Republic of Peru and is hereinafter referred to as “Peru” or the “Respondent.”

4. The Claimant and the Respondent are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.” The Parties’ respective representatives and their addresses are listed above on page (i).