Tag: Arcelor

Mittal and Arcelor reported to be eyeing CSN

A new conflict has begun between Mittal Steel and Arcelor for buying Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, reported to be worth almost USD 10 billion.

Mittal calls for peaceful solution

Mittal Steel’s CEO Mr LN Mittal called on Arcelor’s CEO Mr Guy Dolle to reach a peaceful solution to the takeover battle between their two companies on 25 March 2006.

Lawmakers back takeover law changes

Luxembourg's parliaments finance committee backed a change in the country's takeover rules that could threaten Mittal Steel's hostile bid for Arcelor adding a twist in the merger battle.

Luxembourg to vote on takeover law

Luxembourg's parliament is to decide 22 March 2006 whether to introduce new rules which could obstruct the bid of Mittal Steel for Arcelor.

Mittal not to raise bid for Arcelor

Mittal Steel CEO Mr LN Mittal said that he had no plans to raise his EUR 19 billion offer for Arcelor SA or make a all cash bid, and was confident that Luxembourg would not try to scuttle the deal.

Mittal presents Arcelor plan to Luxembourg

Mittal Steel has presented a detailed industrial plan for the takeover of rival Arcelor to Luxembourg's government.

Mittal claims Arcelor investor’s support

Mittal Steel CEO Mr Lakshmi Mittal said on 15 March 2006 that he has support from a majority of investors in Arcelor for his company's planned USD 23.14 billion share and cash bid for the steel maker.

Amendment to M&A law proposed

The Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is proposing amendments to merger and acquisition laws that could force Mittal Steel to change its bid for Luxembourg based Arcelor.

Arcelor executives oppose Mittal takeover bid

Senior executives of steelmaker Arcelor said on 13 March 2006 that they support the company's future direction and reject the hostile USD 23 billion takeover bid by Mittal Steel.

Arcelor and Schmolz negotiate

Arcelor has announced that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Schmolz Bickenbach for the sale of 100% of its stainless long products subsidiary Ugitech.