Tenaris SA has announced that Venezuela, acting through the transition committee appointed by the Venezuelan Ministry of Basic Industries and Mining, has unilaterally assumed exclusive operational control over the assets of Matesi Materiales Siderúrgicos SA (Matesi). While continuing to reserve all of its rights under investment treaties and Venezuelan and international law, Tenaris is prepared to engage in discussions with the Venezuelan government regarding the fair and adequate terms and conditions for the transfer of Matesi to Venezuela.
