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 preparing to wage a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel, according to people familiar with the matter.
U.S. Steel and an activist investor are sparring over Nippon sale
U.S. Steel yesterday disavowed a push from activist investor Ancora Holdings to drop its proposed sale to Japan's Nippon Steel Co. Why it matters: The future of the Pittsburgh icon is in limbo after a proposal to sell the company to Nippon was blocked by then-President Biden four weeks ago,
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 David Burritt and push the American steelmaker to back out of a $14.9 billion merger deal with Japan's Nippon Steel.
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.
US Steel's merger with Nippon Steel challenged by activist investor
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has launched a proxy battle against US Steel. The firm has nominated nine candidates for US Steel's board, including Alan Kestenbaum, former CEO of Stelco Holdings Inc. Ancora is also pushing for Kestenbaum to replace US Steel's current CEO David Burritt.
Asset Manager Challenges Nippon Steel's Takeover of US Steel
An asset manager, Ancora, is challenging Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, calling for new leadership at the steelmaker after acquiring a small stake in the company. U.S. Steel is one of the major producers of steel in the U.S., employing more than 20,000 people in this a strategically important industry.
Nucor may be interested in acquiring parts of U.S. Steel if Nippon Steel deal falls through
Nucor may be interested in acquiring parts of U.S. Steel if the $14.9 billion deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel falls through.
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,
Large US Steel holder against activist's push to end sale to Nippon Steel - report
One of US Steel's top largest shareholders is against an activist's decision to nominate a slate of directors for the steel operator's board and push to end the $14 billion Nippon Steel (OTCPK:NPSCY) deal.
Ancora Challenges Nippon Steel's US Steel Takeover
The asset management firm Ancora is challenging Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of US Steel following its purchase of a 0.18% stake in the American company. Ancora has accused the US Steel board and CEO David Burritt of pushing the $15 billion deal with Nippon Steel due to a potential $100 million windfall they'll receive if the deal closes.
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A Case For and Against Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden announced he was suspending the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing the sale as a ...
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 ...
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US Steel Investor Pentwater Opposes Ancora’s Proxy Proposal
Pentwater, the third-largest investor in U.S. Steel, said it opposes moves by activist investor Ancora Holdings Group to ...
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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 ...
US Steel now all about striking while iron is hot
The long United States Steel saga has suddenly become a matter of urgency. Boss David Burritt is fighting to salvage a $15 ...