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Acerinox: EC plans to strengthen trade protection point to shift towards industrial policy more favourable to steel

Deutsche Bank | In recent years, steel stocks have been affected by weak demand, import pressure and political headwinds, and although fiscal spending and interest rates could provide support, we remain cautious on demand. However, the European Commission’s (EC) plans to significantly strengthen trade protection point to a significant shift towards a more steel-friendly industrial policy. If these measures are implemented, even partially, steelmakers are likely to return to an…


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Covalis Capital increases Acerinox stake by 4.076% to 10.14%

Banc Sabadell | According to National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) records, Covalis Capital has increased its stake in the last month by 4.076% to 10.14% through financial instruments from the 6.06% it held in the same way in September this year. Assessment: Positive news with limited impact that would confirm the more positive sector environment for 2026, where new tariff regulations in Europe should boost prices and volumes in the…


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Acerinox’s profit falls 95.7% in quarter marked by uncertainty and slowing demand

Link Securities | Acerinox (ACX) presented its results for the first nine months of the year (9M2025) on Friday, from which we highlight the following aspects: ACX highlighted that 9M2025 has been marked by uncertainty, and after two consecutive years of significant contraction in apparent demand, the sector remains at low levels, with a much slower recovery than initially projected.ACX’s turnover was €4.473 billion in 9M2025, 9.4% higher than the…


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Acerinox’s poor results in Europe, plus uncertainties in VDM’s specialised business, to continue until Q4 2025

Deutsche Bank | A stable third quarter is expected, but HPA headwinds continue to weigh on results; target price: €14 against last close of €11.84, buy recommendation. Acerinox is set to publish its third-quarter results, and we expect stable figures in line with forecasts. However, poor results in Europe, as well as uncertainties in VDM’s specialised business, will continue into the fourth quarter. Although prices in the US have risen…


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EC announces proposal to revise steel import quotas

Bankinter | The European Commission (EC) announces a proposal to revise steel import quotas in Europe. It reduces current quotas by 50% and raises the tariff to 50% (from 25%) above a certain quota (18.3Mtn). The aim is to protect the European steel industry in a context of global overcapacity. The EU seeks to prevent cheap steel from countries such as China and India from being diverted to Europe following…


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Tariffs on steel and aluminium up from 25% to 50%: negative for ArcelorMittal, positive for Acerinox

Bankinter | US President D. Trump announced that he will raise tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports from all countries from 25% to 50% as of Wednesday 4 June. The 25% tariff was set on 12 March. Analysis team’s view: This increase comes days after a US International Trade Tribunal called into question reciprocal tariffs, but not sectoral tariffs. This new sectoral tariff increase complicates ongoing negotiations with many…


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US tariff uncertainty causes Acerinox’s profit to drop to €10 million in Q1 2025 from €53 million in Q1 2024

Renta 4 | Negative. Acerinox has published its results for Q1 2025, which reflect the slowdown in demand caused by uncertainty generated by tariffs in the United States, a circumstance that has caused Q1 2025 figures to be slightly below our estimates and those of the market consensus (Q1 2025 EBITDA €102 million, compared to Renta 4’s estimate of €111 million, and €109 million, consensus). Neutral/slightly negative impact on the…


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Acerinox completes purchase of 100% of US company Haynes International for $798.73 million

Link Securities | Having fulfilled the last of the conditions attached to the transaction yesterday Acerinox, through its wholly owned US subsidiary North American Stainless (NAS), has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the US company Haynes International Inc. for a total cash consideration of $798,735,508. The acquisition agreement was signed on February 4th of this year, subsequently the operation was approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting…


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Acerinox receives final Austrian antitrust approval for Haynes acquisition, completing all necessary clearances

Morgan Stanley | Acerinox confirmed on Friday that Austrian authorities have issued an antitrust clearance for the Haynes acquisition, reinforcing the possibility that the deal will close in 4Q24. While the deal will generate revenues immediately, given the planned $200m investment in Haynes (plus acquisition costs), it will not have a significant impact on FCF until 2028. While this should likely delay the prospect of excess shareholder returns, Ioannis Masvoulas…


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Acerinox sells Bahru Stainless plant for $95m; will reduce debt by €191m to €96m in 2Q24

Intermoney | Acerinox (ACX) communicated on Thursday to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), with the market closed, that they had reached an agreement with Worldwide Stainless for the transfer of its Bahru plant (Malaysia) for $95m. The final closure is expected to take place at the end of November 24. Acerinox had ceased operations at the Bahru plant on 29 May 2024, due to accumulating losses of €527m since…