ArcelorMittal Shareholders Approve $0.60 Dividend, Share Capital Reduction, and Board Re-elections

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ArcelorMittal shareholders approved a $0.60 dividend and the cancellation of repurchased shares, alongside re-electing directors and renewing capital increase authorization.

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• Dividend Approved

  Shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend of US$0.60 per share.

• Share Capital Reduction

  Approval was granted to cancel shares repurchased under the company's share buyback program, leading to a reduction in issued share capital.

• Board Re-elections and New Appointment

  Mr. Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, Mr. Aditya Mittal, Mr. Etienne Schneider, Mr. Michel Wurth, and Mrs. Patricia Barbizet were re-elected as directors, and Mr. Roy Harvey was newly elected, each for a three-year term.

• Capital Increase Authorization Renewed

  The authorization for the Board of Directors to increase the share capital and to limit or suspend the preferential subscription right of existing shareholders was renewed.

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ArcelorMittal's shareholders approved a $0.60 per share dividend, signaling a direct return of capital to investors. The formal cancellation of shares following a buyback program is also a positive development, as it reduces the number of outstanding shares and can enhance earnings per share. The re-election of key directors, including the Chairman and CEO, provides continuity and stability to the board, while the renewal of authorization for future capital increases offers the company financial flexibility without immediate dilution.