Regulatory News:
ArcelorMittal is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition
of all the issued and outstanding shares of Noble European Holdings B.V.
(“Noble BV”), a Dutch private limited liability company engaged in laser
welded blanks operations primarily in Europe.
On 8 May 2009, ArcelorMittal signed a definitive purchase agreement with
Noble BV’s parent Noble International, Ltd., which has filed for
reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States on 15
April 2009. The purchase was made under section 363 of Chapter 11 of
title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code by authorization of
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Noble BV is a leading European manufacturer of tailored blanks with
operations in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, the UK, Slovakia,
Australia and joint ventures in Mexico, China and India. It employs 481
full time employees and had revenues of EUR 340 million in 2008.
About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel company, with operations
in more than 60 countries.
ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global steel markets,
including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging,
with leading R&D and technology, as well as sizeable captive supplies of
raw materials and outstanding distribution networks. With an industrial
presence in over 20 countries spanning four continents, the Company
covers all of the key steel markets, from emerging to mature.
Through its core values of sustainability, quality and leadership,
ArcelorMittal commits to operating in a responsible way with respect to
the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and the
communities in which it operates. It is also committed to the
sustainable management of the environment and of finite resources.
ArcelorMittal recognises that it has a significant responsibility to
tackle the global climate change challenge; it takes a leading role in
the industry's efforts to develop breakthrough steelmaking technologies
and is actively researching and developing steel-based technologies and
solutions that contribute to combat climate change.
In 2008, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $124.9 billion and crude steel
production of 103.3 million tonnes, representing approximately 10 per
cent of world steel output.
ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT),
Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Brussels (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the
Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).
For more information about ArcelorMittal visit: www.arcelormittal.com
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Read (Head of Media Relations) +44 20 3214 2845
Arne Langner +352
4792 3120
Jean Lasar +352 4792 2359
Lynn Robbroeckx +352 4792
3193
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ArcelorMittal (Americas)
Bill Steers +1 312 899
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Adam Warrington +1 312 899 3596
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United Kingdom
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