ArcelorMittal announces sale of 40 million common shares in Cleveland-Cliffs for gross proceeds of $651.6 million

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ArcelorMittal North America Holdings LLC has announced an agreement to sell 40 million shares of Cleveland-Cliffs through a fully underwritten public market offering. This sale is part of a combined public offering and will contribute proceeds for a new share buyback program. Following this transaction, ArcelorMittal will retain approximately 38 million shares of Cleveland-Cliffs and other preferred stock. The registration statement for this offering has been filed with the SEC, and additional details on the buyback program will be shared after 15 February.

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• Funds generated from the sale will be used for a new share buyback program, potentially enhancing shareholder value.
• ArcelorMittal continues to retain 38 million shares of Cleveland-Cliffs, indicating a sustained interest in the company.

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9 February 2021, 08:30 CET

ArcelorMittal North America Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcelorMittal S.A. (‘ArcelorMittal’ or ‘the Company’), today announces an agreement to sell 40 million Cleveland-Cliffs common shares through a fully underwritten public market offering. The transaction is a part of a combined primary and secondary public offering of Cleveland-Cliffs’ shares.

This divestment crystalizes additional proceeds from the transaction with Cleveland-Cliffs announced on 28 September 2020 and completed on 9 December 2020. The proceeds from the sale of Cleveland-Cliffs common shares will be used for a new share buyback programme of ArcelorMittal common shares. The details and conditions of the buyback will be announced following the expiry of the Company’s current closed period on 15 February. 

Following the sale of 40 million of Cleveland-Cliffs common shares ArcelorMittal North America Holdings LLC will continue to hold approximately 38 million common shares in addition to shares of non-voting preferred stock redeemable at Cleveland-Cliffs’ option for an equivalent value of approximately 58 million common shares.

A registration statement relating to the common shares being sold in the offering has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and is effective. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department or by emailing dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.

No communication and no information in respect of the offering of securities may be distributed to the public in any jurisdiction where a registration or approval is required. The offering or subscription of securities may be subject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. ArcelorMittal takes no responsibility for any violation of any such restrictions by any person.

This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.

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About ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 18 countries. In 2019, ArcelorMittal had revenues of U.S.$70.6 billion and crude steel production of 89.8 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 57.1 million metric tonnes. Our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. 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/

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FAQ

What is ArcelorMittal's announcement on February 9, 2021?

ArcelorMittal announced an agreement to sell 40 million common shares of Cleveland-Cliffs as part of a public market offering.

How many shares of Cleveland-Cliffs will ArcelorMittal retain after the sale?

After the sale, ArcelorMittal will retain approximately 38 million shares of Cleveland-Cliffs.

What will the proceeds from the Cleveland-Cliffs sale be used for?

The proceeds will be used for a new share buyback program of ArcelorMittal common shares.

When will details of ArcelorMittal's buyback program be announced?

Details of the buyback program will be announced after the expiration of the current closed period on February 15.

Where can I find the prospectus for ArcelorMittal's share sale?

The prospectus can be obtained for free by visiting the SEC's website or through BofA Securities.