Activist Investor Seeks to Oust U.S. Steel Chief Over Nippon Deal
The two steel makers are seeking to revive Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after it was blocked by the Biden administration.
U.S. Steel and an activist investor are sparring over Nippon sale
U.S. Steel yesterday disavowed a push from activist investor Ancora Holdings to drop its proposed sale to Japan's Nippon Steel Co. Why it matters: The future of the Pittsburgh icon is in limbo after a proposal to sell the company to Nippon was blocked by then-President Biden four weeks ago,
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.
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 known for an attempted bid for the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers, the Brooklyn-born native is highly regarded in the steel industry.
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 after taking a stake in the company.
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.
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.
Why activist investor Ancora Holdings wants US Steel to drop Nippon merger?
Activist investor Ancora Holdings has acquired a stake in US Steel and is urging the steelmaker to abandon its merger agreement with Japan’s Nippon Steel, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Ancora intends to encourage shareholders to remove US Steel’s CEO David Burritt,
U.S. Steel Stock Falls. Another Actor Enters the Merger Drama.
The battle over American manufacturing icon U.S. Steel just got a little stranger than it already was. An activist investor ...
New player arrives in U.S. 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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
U.S. Steel reiterates commitment to maximizing value for shareholders
United States Steel (X) issued the following statement in response to the submission by Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP, who has a reported ...
Trump tariffs on chips and drugs would hit U.S. allies in Asia
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on imported computer chips, pharmaceuticals and steel, he said on Monday, ...
What The Trump Presidency Means For U.S. Steel Stock?
United States Steel stock has dropped almost 25% in the last one year, compared to the S&P500 index which has gained 24% ...
Nearly 1,000 arrests by ICE, other federal agencies across U.S. to enforce immigration
Nearly 1,000 people were arrested by federal agencies in a blitz to enforce immigrations policies across the United States, ...