Nippon Steel Closes Its $14.1 Billion Acquisition of US Steel
- Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel giant, closed its $14.9 billion acquisition of 100% of U.S. Steel, retaining its name and Pittsburgh headquarters on Wednesday.
- The deal faced obstacles from national security concerns and union opposition, with former President Joe Biden blocking it in January 2025 over supply chain risks.
- Under the Trump administration, negotiations led to a national security agreement granting the U.S. government a golden share to veto major corporate decisions and allowing Trump to name a board member.
- Nippon committed $11 billion in investments over three years, agreed to keep U.S. Steel’s operations American-run, and Trump described the deal as improving for workers, promising protections and growth.
- The acquisition signals increased foreign involvement under strict U.S. controls in steel, aiming to protect jobs and production, though union leaders vow to monitor Nippon’s adherence to commitments.
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Nippon Steel-US Steel Deal Closes, With a Change
Nippon Steel and US Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their "historic partnership," a deal that gives the US government a say in some matters and comes a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its nearly $15 billion buyout of the iconic American steelmaker. The pursuit by Nippon Steel...
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Read Full Article'Fully satisfactory agreement': Nippon seals final deal with US Steel
Under the December 2023 transaction, Nippon agreed to pay $55 per share for US Steel -- an all-cash deal that included a 40 per cent premium and pitched the combined company as the "best steelmaker with world-leading capabilities"
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