Core Insights - Jindal Steel International is preparing to conduct due diligence on thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, which it is considering acquiring, with a team of eight to ten executives from various departments [1][6] - The due diligence process may take up to eight months, starting with a physical assessment of thyssenkrupp's plants and products, followed by access to data centers [1][6] - Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is one of Germany's oldest steelmakers, employing approximately 27,000 people and producing 11 million tonnes of flat steel annually [6] Company Overview - Jindal Steel International is part of the Naveen Jindal Group, which also promotes India-listed Jindal Steel [6] - The Naveen Jindal Group has steel projects in Oman and the Czech Republic, and is developing a 9-million tonne direct reduced iron (DRI) project in Cameroon, Africa [5][6] - The group operates Africa's largest coking coal mine in Mozambique [5][6] Strategic Context - Thyssenkrupp AG has been looking to divest its steel business, and Jindal Steel International's interest has led to the cancellation of a previously announced strategic partnership with the EP Corporate Group [6] - The DRI plant being built in Oman by Jindal Steel International could serve as an additional supply source for thyssenkrupp Steel [5][6]

Financial Performance & Targets - voestalpine Group's revenue target for 2024/25 is €157 billion[4] - The group aims for an EBITDA of €13 billion by 2024/25[4] - The group aims for an EBIT of €455 million by 2024/25[4] - The company targets a payout ratio of 30% of earnings per share (EPS) with a minimum dividend of EUR 040 per share[41] Strategic Focus & Growth - The company focuses on differentiation in metals production and growth in processing[20] - The company aims to expand its product range with existing customers and globalize successful businesses[25] - The company is committed to maintaining a solid credit profile with an implied BBB rating[46] Decarbonization Strategy - The company aims to have 65% of its business decarbonized by 2027, transitioning from 5 blast furnaces to 3 blast furnaces and 2 EAFs[27] - The company plans to reach 80% decarbonization by 2030-2035 with 1 blast furnace and 4 EAFs[27] - The company targets 100% decarbonization by 2035-2050 using 4 EAFs, 1 EAF/Smelter, and breakthrough technologies[27] Divisional Performance (BY 2024/25) - Steel Division revenue is €57991 million with an EBITDA of €7438 million and an EBITDA margin of 128%[94] - High Performance Metals Division revenue is €31822 million with an EBITDA of €830 million and an EBITDA margin of 26%[133] - Metal Engineering Division revenue is €41679 million with an EBITDA of €4611 million and an EBITDA margin of 111%[168] - Metal Forming Division revenue is €31251 million with an EBITDA of €1693 million and an EBITDA margin of 54%[200]