# ThyssenKrupp and Tata Steel Europe resume merger talks

Tata Steel Europe has resumed negotiations with ThyssenKrupp to seek a possible merger, after a previous joint venture was cancelled due to European Commission opposition.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-05-20
- Status: rumored
- Products: flat steel, galvanized flat steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md)
- [Tata Steel Europe](https://endata.com/companies/33366.md) (target)

## Sources

- [news.metal.com](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/101123501-european-giants-thyssenkrupp-and-tata-steel-seek-merger), 2020-05-20: "Tata Steel Europe company has resumed negotiations with Germany's ThyssenKrupp to seek a possible merger."

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