Designated person notification
Rhea-AI Summary
ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) announced a designated person notification under Article 19(3) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation regarding a share transaction by a director or executive officer.
The notification is available on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange OAM database and on ArcelorMittal's Investors website under Share Transactions by Management.
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News Market Reaction – MT
On the day this news was published, MT gained 5.64%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 13 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2.71B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $50.69B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
MT was up 1.63% with mixed peer moves: NUE (+0.03%), STLD (-1.16%), RS (+0.36%), PKX (+0.30%), GGB (0%). Only CLF appeared in momentum scans, up 4.08%, suggesting today’s move was more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Decarbonisation investment | Positive | +1.6% | Confirmed €1.3bn Dunkirk electric arc furnace to cut steelmaking CO2 emissions. |
| Feb 05 | Earnings results | Positive | +2.3% | Reported FY 2025 results with solid EBITDA, net income and proposed dividend plus buybacks. |
| Feb 03 | Consensus publication | Neutral | +0.3% | Published Visible Alpha sell-side consensus for Q4 and FY 2025 financial metrics. |
| Jan 30 | Liberia expansion deal | Positive | -3.3% | Signed long-term Liberia Mineral Development Agreement supporting major iron ore expansion. |
| Jan 29 | Corporate statement | Neutral | -0.5% | Issued statement regarding Acciaierie d'Italia without detailed financial disclosures. |
Recent news, especially strategic investments and earnings, has mostly led to positive price reactions, with one notable negative reaction to the Liberia expansion agreement.
Over the past weeks, ArcelorMittal has reported several material updates. On Feb 5, 2026, FY 2025 results showed $6.54bn EBITDA, $3.15bn net income and proposed a $0.60 dividend. A day later, the stock reacted positively to a €1.3 billion low‑carbon EAF investment in Dunkirk. Earlier, a new Liberia Mineral Development Agreement involving a $1.8 billion expansion and $200 million payment drew a negative reaction. Against this backdrop, today’s designated-person transaction notice fits into ongoing active corporate and capital markets activity.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +5.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with a stock already trading near its 52-week high, with price at $63.09 and only 0.67% below the peak. Recent news on earnings and decarbonisation investments has typically led to supportive moves, while the Liberia agreement showed that strategic expansions can face pushback. Low relative volume ahead of this announcement suggests any sharp move could reflect new positioning around insider disclosures rather than broad sector momentum.
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regulation (eu) no 596/2014 regulatory
market abuse regulations regulatory
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11 February 2026, 16:30 CET
With reference to Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulations), ArcelorMittal announces that notification of share transaction by a Designated Person (i.e. Directors or Executive Officers) is available in the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s electronic database OAM on www.bourse.lu and on ArcelorMittal’s web site www.arcelormittal.com under Investors > Share Transactions by Management:
https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/investors/corporate-governance/share-transactions-by-management
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About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s leading integrated steel and mining companies with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 14 countries. It is the largest steel producer in Europe, among the largest in the Americas, and has a growing presence in Asia through its joint venture AM/NS India. ArcelorMittal sells its products to a diverse range of customers including the automotive, engineering, construction and machinery industries, and in 2024 generated revenues of
ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).
http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/
| ArcelorMittal Investor Relations contact information | |
| General | +44 20 7543 1128 |
| Retail | +44 20 3214 2893 |
| Bonds/Credit | +33 171 921 026 |
| Bonds/Credit | +33 171 921 026 |
| ArcelorMittal Corporate Communications contact information | |
| Paul Weigh | |
| Tel: | +44 20 3214 2419 |
| press@arcelormittal.com | |
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