Timken shareholders and new investors can find helpful information and resources here, including definitions distinguishing registered and beneficial shareholders; links for the company's stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plans; and contact information for Timken's transfer agent and registrar.

Registered Shareholders

You are a registered shareholder of The Timken Company if you hold physical stock certificates or if your stock certificates are electronically registered with our transfer agent EQ Shareowner Services. Registered Shareholders are listed in the Company’s shareholder register maintained by EQ Shareowner Services. EQ Shareowner Services has been appointed as Transfer Agent, Registrar, Dividend Disbursing Agent, and Administrator of the Direct Stock Purchase Program.

Beneficial Shareholders

You are a beneficial shareholder if your shares are held through a brokerage account, as opposed to registered directly in your name. This is also referred to as holding shares in "street name". Please note that The Timken Company and EQ Shareowner Services do not have records of beneficial shareholders of Timken stock. If you are a beneficial shareholder of Timken stock, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee for assistance.

Transfer Agent

EQ Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856
Telephone: 800-468-9716
www.shareowneronline.com

The Timken Company offers an open enrollment dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan through its transfer agent and registrar, EQ Shareowner Services. This program allows current shareholders and new investors the opportunity to purchase shares of common stock without a broker.

Shareholders of record may increase their investment in the company by reinvesting their dividends at no cost. Shares held in the name of a broker must be transferred to the shareholder's name to permit reinvestment.

Listed below are the addresses and telephone number for EQ Shareowner Services, should you need to contact them regarding your shareholdings or the dividend reinvestment plan.

Shareholder Inquiries:
EQ Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856
Telephone: 800-468-9716
www.shareowneronline.com

For Reinvestment and Stock
Purchase Plan matters:
EQ Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856
Telephone: 800-468-9716
Street Address:
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100

The Timken Company International Stock Ownership Plan Prospectus - 24 June, 2011 (for Associates in Germany and Italy only)

Shareholders of record may increase their investment in the company by reinvesting their dividends at no cost. Shares held in the name of a broker must be transferred to the shareholder's name to permit reinvestment.

Listed below are the addresses and telephone numbers for EQ Shareowner Services, should you need to contact them regarding your shareholdings or the dividend reinvestment plan.

Shareholder Inquiries:
EQ Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856
Telephone: 800-468-9716
www.shareowneronline.com

For Reinvestment and Stock
Purchase Plan matters:
EQ Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64874
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856
Telephone: 800-468-9716
www.shareowneronline.com