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.
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 after taking a stake in the company.
Activist investor Ancora calls for new leadership at U.S. Steel
Activist investor Ancora called for a shakeup in U.S. Steel leadership on Monday and adding new members to the board of directors after the company's failed sale to Nippon Steel.
Cleveland-based activist Ancora seeks U.S. Steel board revamp, end of Nippon deal
Led by Jim Chadwick, Ancora has focused on campaigns at industrial and transportation companies. In recent years, it has secured board seats at Berry Global Group Inc. and Norfolk Southern Corp. In 2024, Ancora won three seats in its proxy battle at Norfolk Southern.
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.
Activist Ancora Pushes U.S. Steel to Drop Merger With Nippon Steel, Oust CEO
Activist investor Ancora Holdings is waging a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel. Ancora unveiled a plan that would rally shareholders around a plan to oust U.
Ancora moves to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon, oust CEO
Ancora is seeking an independent slate of directors at U.S. Steel and new CEO that are committed to walking away from the Nippon deal. In an open letter on Monday, the firm said i
Nucor might pursue parts of US Steel if merger deal collapses, CEO Topalian says
Nucor (NYSE:NUE) +2.5% in Tuesday's trading after reporting Q4 earnings and revenues that fell from a year ago but easily ...
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 ...
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Activist Ancora's pick for U.S. Steel CEO eyes major stake if given job
Kestenbaum, currently the CEO of private equity firm Bedrock Industries Group, is known as a turnaround artist. At one time ...
Investor seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker
An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker ...
Donald Trump pledges sweeping tariffs on steel, semiconductors and other imports
President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, ...
Activists hold US Steel CEO’s feet to the smelter
David Burritt will have to provide a vision of how the company can thrive on its own if a Nippon Steel deal does not materialise ...
US Steel Faces Proxy Fight as Activist Pushes to End Merger
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has nominated nine candidates for United States Steel Corp.’s board and is pushing ...
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Activist Ancora to push US Steel to drop Nippon merger and oust CEO
Activist investor Ancora Holdings has built a stake in US Steel and wants the steelmaker to drop its merger agreement.