# Aperam proposes acquisition of VDM Metals

Aperam S.A. has proposed the acquisition of VDM Metals Holding GmbH. The acquisition is in Phase II review by the European Commission, with a decision by April 16, 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-12-03
- Status: announced
- Products: stainless steel, electrical steel, specialty steels, high-performance metals, metal powders
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Aperam](https://endata.com/companies/19223.md) (acquirer)
- [VDM Metals](https://endata.com/companies/23936.md) (target)

## Sources

- [metal-powder.tech](https://www.metal-powder.tech/aperam-proposes-acquisition-of-vdm-metals/), 2018-12-03: "Aperam S.A., Luxembourg, has proposed the acquisition of VDM Metals Holding GmbH, Werdohl, Germany."

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