Breaking News: Steel Industry Shake-Up
Cleveland Cliffs and Nucor Join Forces to Acquire U.S. Steel
In a surprise move, Cleveland Cliffs has partnered with rival Nucor to make a potential bid for U.S. Steel, just weeks after the White House blocked Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring the company. According to sources, Cleveland Cliffs would purchase U.S. Steel for an all-cash deal and then sell off the Big River Steel subsidiary to Nucor.
The Deal Details
The offer is reportedly in the high $30s per share, with U.S. Steel’s headquarters remaining in Pittsburgh. This development comes after the White House extended the deadline for Nippon Steel to abandon its pursuit of U.S. Steel until June, amidst ongoing lawsuits challenging the administration’s block of the merger on security grounds.
National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden had previously blocked Nippon’s $14 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns after a thorough review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. This latest development raises questions about the future of the steel industry and the role of foreign investment in the sector.
Market Impact
U.S. Steel shares closed at $34.24 on Friday, and investors are eagerly awaiting further news on the potential deal. The steel industry is bracing for a significant shake-up, with Cleveland Cliffs and Nucor poised to make a major play.
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