
Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) late Sunday rejected a buyout offer from rival steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) but welcomed the latter to participate in a formal review process.
The U.S. Steel said it invited Cleveland-Cliffs to join in a formal strategic review process initiated by the board. The announcement comes as U.S. Steel disclosed an approach by Cleveland-Cliff on July 2023 and subsequently on Aug. 11 with an updated proposal regarding a buyout.