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 July 29, 2022
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 office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): _____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): _____
On July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal published the press releases attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and hereby incorporated by reference into this report on Form 6-K.
Exhibit List
Exhibit No. | Description |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release, dated July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal announces the commencement of a new share buyback program of 60,431,380 shares for 2022-2023 |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release, dated July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal announces publication of its 2022 half-year report |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release, dated July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal announces the commencement of a new share buyback program of 60,431,380 shares for 2022-2023 |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release, dated July 29, 2022, ArcelorMittal announces publication of its 2022 half-year report |
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 29 July 2022
By: | /s/ Henk Scheffer | |
Name: | Henk Scheffer | |
Title: | Company Secretary & Group Compliance & Data Protection Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
press release
ArcelorMittal announces the commencement of a new share buyback program of 60,431,380 shares for 2022-2023
29 July 2022, 11:00 CET
Following publication of the second quarter 2022 and half year 2022 results press release dated 28 July 2022 (the “ER Press Release”)1, ArcelorMittal announces a new share buyback program of 60,431,380 shares in the amount of approximately US$1.4 billion (at current share price2) (the “Program”) under the authorization given by the annual general meeting of shareholders of 4 May 2022, bringing the total 2022 buybacks announced so far to approximately US$3.4 billion. For the background to this Program, reference is made to the ER Press Release. The Program is expected to be completed by the end of May 2023, subject to market conditions.
The Significant Shareholder has decided not to participate in the Program consistent with the position announced in the press release dated 25 February 20223.
The shares acquired under the Program are intended:
1) | To meet ArcelorMittal’s obligations under debt obligations exchangeable into equity securities; |
2) | To reduce ArcelorMittal’s share capital, and/or; |
3) | To meet ArcelorMittal’s obligations arising from employee share programs. |
ENDS
About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 16 countries. In 2021, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $76.6 billion and crude steel production of 69.1 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 50.9 million metric tonnes.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
1 https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-reports-second-quarter-2022-results
2 Based on share price as at 26.07.22 of $22.90/share
3 https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-announces-that-its-significant-shareholder-has-decided-not-to-further-participate-in-its-1-billion-share-buyback-program
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).
For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit: http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/
Contact information ArcelorMittal Investor Relations | |
General | +44 20 7543 1128 |
Retail | +44 20 3214 2893 |
SRI | +44 20 3214 2801 |
Bonds/Credit |
+33 171 921 026 investor.relations@arcelormittal.com |
Contact information ArcelorMittal Corporate Communications | |
Paul Weigh Tel: E-mail: |
+44 20 3214 2419 press@arcelormittal.com |
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Exhibit 99.2
press release
ArcelorMittal announces publication of its 2022 half-year report
29 July 2022, 19:30 CET
ArcelorMittal (the ‘Company) has today published its half-year report for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022.
The report is available on http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/ under Investors > Financial reports > Half-year reports, and on the electronic database of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu/).
The report has also been filed on Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is available on http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/ under Investors > Financial reports > SEC filings.
ENDS
About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 16 countries. In 2021, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $76.6 billion and crude steel production of 69.1 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 50.9 million metric tonnes.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
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).
For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit: http://corporate.arcelormittal.com/
Contact information ArcelorMittal Investor Relations | |
General | +44 20 7543 1128 |
Retail | +44 20 3214 2893 |
SRI | +44 20 3214 2801 |
Bonds/Credit |
+33 171 921 026 investor.relations@arcelormittal.com |
Contact information ArcelorMittal Corporate Communications | |
Paul Weigh Tel: E-mail: |
+44 20 3214 2419 press@arcelormittal.com |
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