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Nippon Steel Corp. has clarified its spending plans for US mills owned by United States Steel Corp. in an effort to secure support for its acquisition bid. Following discussions with United Steelworkers leaders, the company detailed commitments regarding the allocation of a previously announced $1.4 billion investment, excluding maintenance or depreciation costs.
Nippon Steel Corp. remains optimistic about finalizing its $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by year-end, despite opposition from both the current and incoming U.S. presidents. Vice President Takahiro Mori emphasized that the deal could proceed if it receives the necessary approvals from the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden.
Nippon Steel Vice President Takahiro Mori is scheduled to meet with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss the potential benefits of the company"s proposed $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. The meeting will focus on the long-term impacts on Pittsburgh"s plants and trade unions.
Nippon Steel Corp. has assured United States Steel Corp. union workers that it will not ship steel from its overseas mills as part of its $14.1 billion acquisition plan. This commitment aims to alleviate concerns about potential threats to the American steel industry from Nippon Steel"s global operations.
On the final day of his campaign, Donald Trump promised to protect American jobs and manufacturing in Pittsburgh but notably did not address his previous commitment to halt the $14.1 billion sale of United States Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp. Meanwhile, a top Nippon Steel executive is set to visit Pittsburgh to garner support from union members and local politicians for the acquisition.
Nippon Steel Corp. remains optimistic about finalizing its $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by year-end, despite union opposition and challenges from the outgoing Biden administration. The company argues the deal will enhance the US economy and job market, while also positioning it to compete with major steel producers in China. However, Donald Trump's recent election victory adds complexity to the acquisition process.
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UBS O’Connor is betting $4 billion on a revival in the merger-arbitrage market, which has struggled this year due to regulatory challenges. With a third of its portfolio in merger-arb, the firm anticipates a catalyst-rich quarter ahead, driven by the US presidential election and updates on key deals. Despite a slight recovery, merger-arb strategies remain among the weakest in hedge-fund performance, with a 3.5% gain compared to the broader industry’s 8.3%.

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