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- Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (Usiminas) is a leading Brazilian steel company engaged in the production and distribution of flat steel products, including thick plates, hot-rolled strips and coils, cold-rolled and electrogalvanized sheets, and hot-dip galvanized steel. The company manufactures and installs industrial equipment, provides technology transfer services for the steel industry, and offers project management and services to civil construction and capital goods sectors. Additionally, Usiminas operates logistics and road transportation services for flat steel, and provides related services such as hot-dip galvanizing, cylinder texturing and chrome plating, steel transformation solutions, and distribution operations. Its products serve automotive, construction, energy, oil and gas, white goods, and machinery markets primarily in Brazil, with export markets including the United States, Argentina, and Turkey. Founded in 1956, the company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Recently, Usiminas has undergone significant strategic developments including the consolidation of its ownership by steelmaker Ternium and an affiliate raising their stake to 51.5%, enhancing its market presence. The company reported a strong rebound in financial performance with an increase in steel shipments and net profit recovery driven partly by better tax recoverability. It is focused on sustainability with initiatives aimed at decarbonizing production by reducing gas emissions per ton of crude steel by 2030. Operational improvements include a 31% EBITDA growth in its steel unit in 2024 and cost reduction measures, despite challenges in its mining segment due to iron ore price declines. Usiminas also completed a cash tender offer for outstanding senior notes to optimize its capital structure and continues to invest approximately BRL 1 billion annually in capacity and efficiency improvements, emphasizing fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. The company’s recent strategic moves reflect a commitment to operational excellence, market expansion, and environmental sustainability within the steel and mining industry in Brazil and internationally.