Mittal makes hostile bid for Arcelor
29th Jan 2006, 10:50 GMT
LONDON: Mittal Steel, the world's largest steel maker is set to buy nearest rival Arcelor in an $22.8 billion cash and stock offer, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
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