Nippon Steel’s $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel: A Landmark Deal in the Global Steel Industry

In December 2023, Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel Corporation, announced its intention to acquire U.S. Steel Corporation in a $14.9 billion all-cash deal. This strategic move is poised to reshape the global steel industry by significantly expanding Nippon Steel’s presence in North America, enhancing its production capacity, and driving forward its international growth strategy. Company

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Thai Billionaire’s CP Foods Acquires Itochu’s Stake in CP Pokphand for $1.1 Billion: A Strategic Play to Strengthen Global Agri-Food Leadership

In a landmark deal that underscores Southeast Asia’s growing influence in the global agri-food supply chain, Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods), part of billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont’s Charoen Pokphand Group, is acquiring Japanese trading house Itochu Corporation’s 23.84% stake in C.P. Pokphand Co. Ltd (CPP) for approximately $1.1 billion. This bold acquisition marks a

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