# Aperam in preliminary merger talks with Acerinox

Aperam SA confirmed very preliminary discussions with Acerinox SA regarding a possible combination to create the largest stainless steel producer in Europe.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-06-02
- Status: rumored
- Products: stainless steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Aperam](https://endata.com/companies/19223.md) (acquirer)
- [Acerinox S.A.](https://endata.com/companies/27584.md) (target)

## Sources

- [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-02/mittal-s-aperam-said-to-eye-stainless-steel-tie-up-with-acerinox), 2022-06-02: "Aperam confirms that very preliminary discussions with Acerinox with respect to a possible transaction."

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