ArcelorMittal finalizes Arcelor Brasil acquisition

Wednesday, 12 September 2007 11:43:41 (GMT+3)   |  
The world's number one steelmaker ArcelorMittal has announced the completion of its acquisition of all outstanding shares in Arcelor Brasil, and that as a result it now owns 100 percent of Arcelor Brasil.

The company said that the redemption of the remaining 4.92 million (0.76 percent) outstanding shares, which was the final step of a mandatory offer process, was approved at the general meeting of Arcelor Brasil shareholders held on August 8.

ArcelorMittal has announced that it will pay Real 53.89 ($28.01) per share in cash and that Arcelor Brasil has changed its name to ArcelorMittal Brasil as of September, 1.

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