Tatiana Canceini's questions to NATIONAL STEEL (SID) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Tatiana Canceini from JPMorgan Chase & Co. requested the rationale behind the timing and price of the Usiminas stake sale. She also questioned the long-term sustainability of CSN's 'value over volume' strategy in the steel segment amid intense competition.
Answer
An executive explained the Usiminas sale was a rare opportunity to find a buyer for a large, illiquid block of shares and represented a significant step in complying with the CADE antitrust agreement. Head of Steel Martinez defended the steel strategy's sustainability, citing ongoing cost optimization, a focus on the domestic market, diversification to over 50% more customers, and a strategic shift to higher-margin products like tinplate and galvanized steel as key drivers for maintaining two-digit margins.