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On September 28, 2020, ArcelorMittal announced a definitive agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to acquire its U.S. operations for $1.4 billion in cash and stock. The deal includes $505 million in cash and approximately 78 million shares of Cleveland-Cliffs common stock. Cleveland-Cliffs will also assume about $0.5 billion in net liabilities and $1.5 billion in pension obligations. This strategic move aims to enhance ArcelorMittal's North American positioning and enable a $500 million share buyback, improving the company's capital structure.
ArcelorMittal has announced plans to build an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at AM/NS Calvert, capable of producing 1.5 million tonnes of steel slabs. The construction is set to take 24 months and will create 300 jobs. This initiative is in line with the USMCA trade agreement and will enhance the facility's supply chain capabilities, giving it a competitive edge in the North American automotive market. AM/NS Calvert has seen over $200 million invested in strategic projects since its acquisition in 2014.