Tata Steel subsidiary signs a definitive agreement with China's HBIS Group
- Published | 30 January 2019
Tata Steel’s inks pact with HBIS Group will increase business in South East Asia Steel Market and Propel the Steel Market in coming years.
Global: Tata Steel Global Holdings Pte Ltd (TSGH), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, has signed definitive agreements with HBIS Group Co Ltd to divest majority stake in its South-East Asia business. As per the agreement which is signed between the groups in Beijing, China clarifies that the divestment will be made to a company in which 70% of the equity will be controlled by HBIS and 30% will be held by TSGH. “This deal between the two companies offers the South East Asian business, robust growth opportunities on ground of development and given the technical expertise and regional understanding of HBIS”, said- T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director Tata Steel. HBIS Group Company Ltd was established in 2008 merging with Tangshan Iron and Steel Group along with Handan Iron and Steel Group of Hubei province. HBIS is a state-owned enterprise and a leading player in China's home appliance and automotive steel market. It also delivers for other critical applications such as nuclear power, marine engineering, bridges, and construction etc.
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