Ancora, U.S. Steel and Nippon deal

Ancora moves to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon, oust CEO
Ancora Holdings Group, with $10 billion in assets, reported acquiring a 0.18% stake in the Pittsburgh company. It said Monday that U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and the company’s board have prioritized a sale to Nippon because they stand to receive more than $100 million if it goes forward.
Activist Ancora Pushes U.S. Steel to Drop Merger With Nippon Steel, Oust CEO
Activist investor Ancora Holdings is preparing to wage a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ancora Nominates Nine Candidates to U.S. Steel Board, Pushes to End Nippon Deal
(Reuters) -Activist investor Ancora has nominated nine candidates to U.S. Steel's board of directors, as it looks to oust company CEO David Burritt and push the American steelmaker to back out of a $14.9 billion merger deal with Japan's Nippon Steel.
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.
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.
Investor seeks to quash U.S. Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in Pittsburgh company
Ancora Holdings Group said the board of U.S. Steel and its CEO have prioritized the sale to Nippon because they stand to profit if it goes forward.
US Steel pressured by Ancora to drop Nippon merger, oust CEO
US Steel (X) shares are under pressure as activist investor Ancora Holdings is pushing US Steel to drop its blocked merger with Nippon Steel (NPSCY, 5401.T). Ancora Holdings is also pushing for US Steel to get a new CEO and additional board members.
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.
US Steel says committed to Nippon Steel, Ancora's interests not aligned with shareholders
US Steel (NYSE:X) said Monday it is still committed to pursuing a sale to Nippon Steel (OTCPK:NPSCY) (OTCPK:NISTF), saying ...
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New player arrives in US Steel-Nippon takeover saga with the goal of quashing it
REPO 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.Ancora Holdings Group ...
Asset Manager Challenges Nippon Steel's Takeover of US Steel
An asset manager, Ancora, is challenging Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, calling for new leadership at the steelmaker after acquiring a small stake in the company. U.S. Steel is one of ...
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Ancora: New CEO, board required for standalone U.S. Steel
The shareholder said it's time to pull the plug on the Nippon Steel deal. An activist United States Steel Corp. shareholder looking to back out of Nippon Steel’s controversial acquisition wants ...