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Nippon Steel Assures Operational Freedom Despite U.S. Oversight in U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel has reaffirmed that it will retain full management control over U.S. Steel, even after the U.S. government was granted a special “golden share” as part of the $14.9 billion acquisition agreement.
The golden share gives the U.S. authority to block certain strategic decisions—such as relocating headquarters or moving operations abroad—but Nippon Steel CEO Eiji Hashimoto emphasized that this will not restrict the company’s ability to manage and grow its U.S. operations.
As part of the deal, Nippon Steel committed to investing $11 billion in U.S. facilities by 2028. Company leadership views this as a strategic move to enhance its global footprint and secure a stronghold in a key market protected by trade tariffs.
Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori also indicated that the company may consider issuing new shares to help finance the U.S. expansion, while aiming to minimize dilution for existing shareholders.
Despite concerns from credit agencies about the added debt load, the acquisition positions Nippon Steel to become a more dominant force in the global steel industry. The company’s stock rose following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the long-term benefits of the U.S. Steel acquisition.
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