# FLSmidth in negotiations to acquire thyssenkrupp's mining business

FLSmidth announced it is in non-binding negotiations to acquire thyssenkrupp's mining business. The deal would be subject to regulatory approvals and no assurances were given.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-01-15
- Status: rumored
- Products: mining equipment, bulk handling systems, crushing solutions, grinding mills
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md) (target)
- [FLSmidth](https://endata.com/companies/4673.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2021/01/15/flsmidth-negotiating-buy-thyssenkrupps-mining-business/), 2021-01-15: "FLSmidth today announces that it is in negotiations with thyssenkrupp concerning an acquisition of thyssenkrupp's mining business – this would be the biggest deal in mining technology since Metso merged with Outotec."
- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/category/mining-mergers-and-acquisitions/page/28/), 2021-01-27: "FLSmidth today announces that it is in negotiations with thyssenkrupp concerning an acquisition of thyssenkrupp's mining business"

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