UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Dated November 9, 2017
Commission File Number: 001-35788
ARCELORMITTAL
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
24-26, Boulevard d’Avranches
L-1160 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive offices)
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On November 8, 2017, ArcelorMittal issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference into this report on Form 6-K.
Exhibit List
Exhibit No. | Description |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated November 8, 2017, reporting that an ArcelorMittal-led consortium will continue discussions with the European Commission regarding the proposed acquisition of Ilva. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ARCELORMITTAL
Date: 8 November, 2017
By: /s/ Henk Scheffer
Name: | Henk Scheffer |
Title: | Group Compliance and Data Protection Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
Exhibit 99.1
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Press release dated November 8, 2017, reporting that an ArcelorMittal-led consortium will continue discussions with the European Commission regarding the proposed acquisition of Ilva. |
press release |
ArcelorMittal-led consortium will continue discussions with the European Commission regarding the proposed acquisition of Ilva
8 November 2017 – ArcelorMittal today confirms that the European Commission has initiated a Phase II review of AM Investco Italy Srl (‘AM Investco’)’s proposed acquisition of Ilva S.p.A. ArcelorMittal will continue to work closely and constructively with the European Commission to explain the dynamics of the steel industry, the rationale of the proposed acquisition and the benefits it will bring to industry, customers, the environment and the local economy. We look forward to ongoing dialogue with the Commission to secure approval for this transaction in a timely manner.
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ArcelorMittal notified AM Investco’s proposed acquisition of Ilva S.p.A to the European Commission on 21 September 2017, and submitted commitments on 19 October 2017. AM Investco reached a binding agreement concerning the lease and obligation to purchase Ilva S.p.A and its subsidiaries with the Italian Government in June 2017.