U.S. Steel posts muted quarterly results amid Nippon deal snag
U.S. Steel reported fourth-quarter loss and revenue that matched Wall Street estimates on Thursday, dented by price declines and a bumpy demand environment. The industry has been struggling, as distributors have refrained from purchasing material in excess of their inventory amid a supply glut fueled by domestic production and imports.
Activist Investor Seeks to Oust U.S. Steel Chief Over Nippon Deal
The two steel makers are seeking to revive Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after it was blocked by the Biden administration.
Activist Ancora Pushes U.S. Steel to Drop Merger With Nippon Steel, Oust CEO
Activist investor Ancora Holdings is waging a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel. Ancora unveiled a plan that would rally shareholders around a plan to oust U.
Ancora moves to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon, oust CEO
Ancora Holdings Group, with $10 billion in assets, reported acquiring a 0.18% stake in the Pittsburgh company. It said Monday that U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and the company’s board have prioritized a sale to Nippon because they stand to receive more than $100 million if it goes forward.
Activist Ancora pushing US Steel to drop sale to Nippon Steel, oust CEO - WSJ
Activist investor Ancora Holdings wants US Steel ( NYSE: X) to scuttle its planned more than $14 billion sale to Nippon Steel ( OTCPK:NPSCY) after it was blocked by former President Joe Biden.
Activist investor Ancora calls for new leadership at U.S. Steel
Activist investor Ancora called for a shakeup in U.S. Steel leadership on Monday and adding new members to the board of directors after the company's failed sale to Nippon Steel.
U.S. Steel rebuffs activist fund's bid to hamper Nippon Steel deal
United States Steel Corp. on Monday rebuffed activist investor Ancora Holdings' proposal for a board shakeup aimed at thwarting Nippon Steel Corp.'s plan to buy out the U.S. steelmaker. The announcement came after The Wall Street Journal reported that Ancora,
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A Case For and Against Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition
President Biden’s decision to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel constitutes a legally questionable use ...
New player arrives in US Steel-Nippon takeover saga with the goal of quashing it
An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker ...
U.S. Steel Tempers Profit Outlook on Steel-Market Doldrums
U.S. Steel is fighting in court to save its sale to Tokyo-based Nippon Steel, while dealing with an activist investor aiming to replace its CEO. And on Thursday, it forecast profits continuing to ...
Ancora nominates nine candidates to U.S. Steel board, pushes to end Nippon deal
Activist investor Ancora has nominated nine candidates to U.S. Steel's board of directors, as it looks to oust company CEO ...
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Nippon Steel sets sights on overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel
KASHIMA--The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. “We can’t expect demand ...
U.S. Steel Earnings Top the Street. Its Fate Is Still Unknown.
U.S. Steel’s fourth-quarter number and guidance aren’t all that impressive. It doesn’t matter. U.S. Steel has become a hot ...
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US Steel now all about striking while iron is hot
Boss David Burritt is fighting to salvage a $15 billion sale to Nippon Steel (5401.T), opens new tab. Rival bidder Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF.N), opens new tab wants another shot at a takeover.