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Coated Products Joint Venture and FY2012 Results Update
13/08/12
BlueScope has agreed with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) of Japan to form a new joint venture encompassing BlueScope’s ASEAN and North American building products business.
The new 50:50 joint venture, called NS BlueScope Coated Products, provides a strong platform to capture expected growth in the $40 billion per annum building and construction sector in ASEAN and North America. The JV will facilitate entry into new markets not currently accessible to BlueScope.
NSC’s investment recognises an agreed enterprise valuation for the JV of US$1.36 billion. BlueScope will receive approximately US$540 million in net proceeds through NSC’s 50% acquisition of BlueScope’s interest in the businesses after allowing for taxes, minority interests and transaction costs.
The proceeds received from NSC will afford BlueScope further financial flexibility and balance sheet strength to continue to grow businesses delivering strong returns.
BlueScope Steel also provided an update on FY2012 financial results.
Documents relating to the announcement can be viewed by selecting the links below:
Webcast Presentation
An archive of an investor webcast that occurred at 10:15am on Monday 13 August 2012 is available via the following link: