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    Alejandro DeMatteo

    Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

    Alejandro DeMatteo is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Jefferies Financial Group Inc., specializing in covering Latin American financial institutions. He provides research coverage for major banks and financial services firms across Latin America, delivering actionable investment insights and recommendations. DeMatteo began his career at Jefferies after graduating from a top business school in the early 2020s, steadily building his expertise in emerging market equities. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, reflecting his registration as a securities professional and commitment to industry standards.

    Alejandro DeMatteo's questions to Ternium (TX) leadership

    Alejandro DeMatteo's questions to Ternium (TX) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Alejandro DeMatteo of Jefferies asked if Ternium's strategy to navigate potential trade tariffs included pausing new investments in Mexico and inquired about the impact of scrap exports on its cost base in Argentina.

    Answer

    CEO Maximo Vedoya confirmed that Ternium is not considering pausing any investments, as the new capacity is essential for substituting third-country imports and will be crucial as rules of origin are strengthened. He also clarified that scrap exports from Argentina are not a significant issue for Ternium's local operations, as its blast furnace-based production there uses very little scrap.

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