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SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2018
Basis Of Consolidation [Abstract]    
SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION NOTE 2: SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
2.1 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and its interests in associated companies and joint arrangements. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date the Company obtains control (ordinarily the date of acquisition) until the date control ceases. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Associates are those companies over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence on the financial and operating policy decisions, which it does not control. Generally, significant influence is presumed to exist when the Company holds more than 20% of the voting rights. Joint arrangements, which include joint ventures and joint operations, are those over whose activities the Company has joint control, typically under a contractual arrangement. In joint ventures, ArcelorMittal exercises joint control and has rights to the net assets of the arrangement. The investment is accounted for under the equity
method and therefore recognized at cost at the date of acquisition and subsequently adjusted for ArcelorMittal’s share in undistributed earnings or losses since acquisition, less any impairment incurred. Any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the Company’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities of the associate or joint venture recognized at the date of acquisition is considered as goodwill. The goodwill, if any, is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is evaluated for impairment as part of the investment. The consolidated statements of operations include the Company’s share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures from the date that significant influence or joint control commences until the date significant influence or joint control ceases, adjusted for any impairment losses. Adjustments to the carrying amount may also be necessary for changes in the Company’s proportionate interest in the investee arising from changes in the investee’s equity that have not been recognized in the investee’s profit or loss. The Company’s share of those changes is recognized directly in the relevant reserve within equity.
The Company assesses the recoverability of its investments accounted for under the equity method whenever there is an indication of impairment. In determining the value in use of its investments, the Company estimates its share in the present value of the projected future cash flows expected to be generated by operations of associates and joint ventures. The amount of any impairment is included in income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments in the consolidated statements of operations (see also note 2.6).
For investments in joint operations, in which ArcelorMittal exercises joint control and has rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement, the Company recognizes its assets, liabilities and transactions, including its share of those incurred jointly.
Investments in other entities, over which the Company and/or its operating subsidiaries do not have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for as investments in equity instruments at FVOCI with any resulting gain or loss, net of related tax effect, recognized in the consolidated statements of other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments in equity instruments at FVOCI are reclassified from other comprehensive income to retained earnings within equity upon disposal.
While there are certain limitations on the Company’s operating and financial flexibility arising from the restrictive and financial covenants of the Company’s principal credit facilities described in note 6.1.2, there are no significant restrictions resulting from borrowing agreements or regulatory requirements on the ability of consolidated subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled
entities to transfer funds to the parent in the form of cash dividends to pay commitments as they come due.
Intercompany balances and transactions, including income, expenses and dividends, are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are also eliminated.
Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets not held by the Company and are presented separately in the consolidated statements of operations, in the consolidated statements of other comprehensive income and within equity in the consolidated statements of financial position.
2.2.1 List of subsidiaries
The table below provides a list of the Company’s principal operating subsidiaries at December 31, 2020. Unless otherwise stated, the subsidiaries listed below have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares or voting interests in the case of partnerships, which are held directly or indirectly by the Company and the proportion of ownership interests held equals to the voting rights held by the Company. The country of incorporation corresponds to their principal place of operations.
Name of SubsidiaryCountry% of Ownership
NAFTA
ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.Canada100.00%
ArcelorMittal México S.A. de C.V.Mexico100.00%
ArcelorMittal USA LLC 1
United StatesSold
ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada G.P.Canada100.00%
Brazil and neighboring countries ("Brazil")
ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A.Brazil97.01%
Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros S.A. ("Acindar")Argentina100.00%
Europe
ArcelorMittal France S.A.S.France100.00%
ArcelorMittal Belgium N.V.Belgium100.00%
ArcelorMittal España S.A.Spain99.85%
ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe S.A.Luxembourg100.00%
ArcelorMittal Poland S.A.Poland100.00%
ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbHGermany100.00%
ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbHGermany100.00%
ArcelorMittal Méditerranée S.A.S.France100.00%
ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange S.A.Luxembourg100.00%
ArcelorMittal Hamburg GmbHGermany100.00%
ArcelorMittal Duisburg GmbHGermany100.00%
ArcelorMittal International Luxembourg S.A.Luxembourg100.00%
ArcelorMittal Italia S.p.A.2
Italy100.00%
Africa and Commonwealth of Independent States ("ACIS")
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd. ("AMSA")South Africa69.22%
JSC ArcelorMittal TemirtauKazakhstan100.00%
PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih ("AM Kryvyi Rih")Ukraine95.13%
Mining
ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. and ArcelorMittal Infrastructure G.P.("AMMC")Canada85.00%
ArcelorMittal Liberia LtdLiberia85.00%
JSC ArcelorMittal TemirtauKazakhstan100.00%
PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi RihUkraine95.13%
1. On December 9, 2020, the Company completed the sale of ArcelorMittal USA (see note 2.3.1).
2. On December 10, 2020, the Company signed a binding agreement with Invitalia, an Italian state-owned company, forming a public-private joint venture between the parties. As a result, the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of ArcelorMittal Italia was classified as held for sale and the Company's investment in ArcelorMittal Italia will be accounted for under the equity method upon closing of the first investment (expected in the first quarter of 2021) (see note 2.3.2).
2.2.2 Translation of financial statements denominated in foreign currency
The functional currency of ArcelorMittal S.A. is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of each of the principal operating subsidiaries is the local currency, except for ArcelorMittal México, AMMC and ArcelorMittal International Luxembourg, whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar and ArcelorMittal Poland, whose functional currency is the euro.
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of the consolidated statements of financial position and the related translation gains and losses are reported within financing costs in the consolidated statements of operations. Non-monetary items that are carried at cost are translated using the rate of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items that are carried at fair value are translated using the exchange rate prevailing when the fair value was determined and the related translation gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Upon consolidation, the results of operations of ArcelorMittal’s subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rates and assets and liabilities are translated at the year-end exchange rates. Translation adjustments are recognized directly in other comprehensive income and are included in net income (including non-controlling interests) only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying foreign subsidiary, associate or joint arrangement.
Since July 1, 2018, Argentina has been considered a highly inflationary country and therefore the financial statements of the Company's long production facilities Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros S.A. ("Acindar") in Argentina, using a historical cost approach, are adjusted prospectively to reflect the changes in the general purchasing power of the local currency before being translated into U.S. dollars at the year end exchange rate. The Company used an estimated general price index (Consumer Price Index "IPC") which changed by 36.1% and 54.7% for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for this purpose. As a result of the inflation-related adjustments on non-monetary items, a gain of 30 and 64 was recognized in net financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Since 2010 Venezuela has been considered a hyperinflationary economy and therefore the financial statements of Unicon are adjusted to reflect the changes in the general purchasing power of the local currency before being translated into U.S. dollars.
The Company used estimated general price indices which changed by 2.667%, 12.922% and 213.605% for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for this purpose.
2.2.3 Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as of the acquisition date, which is the date on which control is transferred to ArcelorMittal. The Company controls an entity when it is exposed to or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
The Company measures goodwill at the acquisition date as the total of the fair value of consideration transferred, plus the proportionate amount of any non-controlling interest, plus the fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree, if any, less the net recognized amount (generally at fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
In a business combination in which the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the cost of the acquired business, the Company reassesses the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, ArcelorMittal’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess (bargain purchase) is recognized immediately as a reduction of cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.
Any contingent consideration payable is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date and any costs directly attributable to the business combination are expensed as incurred.
2.2.4 Acquisitions
Ilva (renamed ArcelorMittal Italia)
On November 1, 2018, ArcelorMittal completed the acquisition of Ilva S.p.A. and certain of its subsidiaries ("Ilva") following the signing on June 28, 2017 of a lease agreement with a conditional obligation to purchase between the commissioners appointed in the ongoing extraordinary administration proceedings to which the former Ilva business is subject and AM InvestCo Italy S.p.A. ("AM InvestCo"), a consortium formed by ArcelorMittal and Intesa San Paolo S.p.A. ("ISP") with respective interests of 94.45% and 5.55%. The completion of the acquisition followed ArcelorMittal's notification to the European Commission ("EC") of AM InvestCo's proposed acquisition of Ilva on September 21, 2017 and the submission of commitments on October 19, 2017. The EC initiated a Phase II review of AM InvestCo’s proposed acquisition of Ilva on November 8, 2017 and approved the transaction on May 7, 2018 subject to the fulfillment of divestment commitments (see note 2.3.1) and the exit of Marcegaglia from AM InvestCo
(Marcegaglia initially held a 15% interest in AM InvestCo) completed on November 9, 2018.
Ilva (now ArcelorMittal Italia) is Europe’s largest single steel site and only integrated steelmaker in Italy with its main production facility based in Taranto. ArcelorMittal Italia also has significant steel finishing capacity in Taranto, Novi Ligure and Genova. As a result of the lease agreement, the assets and liabilities subject to the transaction are leased by subsidiaries of AM InvestCo, including ArcelorMittal Italia S.p.A., which combines the sites of Taranto, Novi Ligure and Genova. The nominal purchase price amounted to €1.8 billion (2.1 billion) subject to certain adjustments including working capital adjustment, with annual leasing costs of €180 million (206) to be paid in quarterly installments resulting in a present value of 1,540 at acquisition date. The total consideration included a 54 liability corresponding to environmental capital expenditures already completed by the former Ilva business and which was refunded by ArcelorMittal to the latter. In September 2018, the former Ilva business' trade unions ratified a labor agreement following which ArcelorMittal committed to initially hire 10,700 workers based on their existing contractual terms of employment. In addition, between 2023 and 2025, the Company committed to hire any workers who remain under the former Ilva business’ extraordinary administration. The business units are initially leased with rental payments qualifying as down payments against the purchase price and are part of the Europe reportable segment. The lease period is for a minimum of four years followed by a conditional purchase obligation, subject to certain conditions precedent (see note 9.3). The Company accounted for this transaction as a business combination as it obtained control of the business subject to the lease.
ISP's interest was subject to put and call option arrangements exercisable by ISP and ArcelorMittal between November 1, 2020 and November 1, 2025 and between November 1, 2021 and November 1, 2025, respectively. The Company determined that it has a present ownership interest in the shares subject to the put option. Accordingly, it recognized at acquisition date a 122 financial liability measured at the present value of the redemption amount. The put option was subsequently exercised in December 2020 simultaneous to the signing of an investment agreement, see note 2.3.2.
Following the closing of the transaction, the acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of ArcelorMittal Italia was determined on a provisional basis as of December 31, 2018, in particular with respect to property, plant and equipment, environmental provisions, indemnification asset, tax implications and working capital balances at closing date. ArcelorMittal finalized the acquisition-date fair values during the fourth quarter of 2019. ArcelorMittal recognized provisions of 397 in connection with environmental remediation obligations. As the latter will be funded with funds seized by the Italian Government
from the former shareholder, the Company recognized an indemnification asset for the same amount, of which 359 was classified as non-current assets. Current assets include trade receivables of 437 with gross contract amounts receivable of 501 and contractual cash flows not expected to be collected of 64. Intangible assets include 201 relating to CO2 emission rights held by the former Ilva business at acquisition date (the Company also recognized liabilities of 158 relating to estimated emissions for 2018) and favorable land lease contracts for 61. ArcelorMittal recognized a 209 bargain purchase gain in cost of sales in 2018 mainly as a result of the preliminary €0.4 billion (0.5 billion) working capital reduction while the total fair value of net assets acquired remained substantially driven by the economic obsolescence applied to property, plant and equipment. Following the finalization of the acquisition-date fair values, the bargain purchase gain decreased by 28 mainly as a result of the finalization of the environmental provisions (118 decrease of both environmental provision and indemnification asset), tax implications (74) and working capital balances. Property, plant and equipment increased by 92.
Revenue and net loss of ArcelorMittal Italia for the year ended December 31, 2018 since acquisition date were 398 and (49), respectively. The Company recognized acquisition-related costs of 25 in selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018. The agreement included industrial capital expenditure commitments of approximately €1.3 billion (1.4 billion) over a seven-year period focused on blast furnaces, steel shops and finishing lines and environmental capital expenditure commitments of approximately €0.8 billion (0.9 billion).
Following the signing of an investment agreement in December 2020, the carrying amounts of ArcelorMittal Italia's assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2020, see note 2.3.2.
Votorantim (renamed AMSF)
On April 1, 2018, ArcelorMittal completed the acquisition of Votorantim Siderurgia (subsequently renamed ArcelorMittal Sul Fluminense "AMSF"), Votorantim S.A.'s long steel business in Brazil pursuant to which Votorantim Siderurgia became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcelorMittal Brasil. The combination of ArcelorMittal Brasil's long steel business and AMSF aims to create cost, logistical and operational synergies. The combined operations include ArcelorMittal Brasil’s production sites at Monlevade, Juiz de Fora and Piracicaba, and AMSF’s production sites at Barra Mansa, Resende and its 50% interest in the joint venture Sitrel in Três Lagoas. On February 7, 2018, the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE approved the transaction, conditioned to the fulfillment of divestment commitments by ArcelorMittal Brasil which were completed in May 2018 (see note 2.3).
The acquisition was completed through the issuance of preferred shares to Votorantim S.A. representing a 2.99% interest in ArcelorMittal Brasil. Pursuant to the shareholders' agreement, such preferred shares are subject to put and call option arrangements exercisable by Votorantim S.A. and ArcelorMittal Brasil between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2022 and between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company determined that it has a present ownership interest in the preferred shares subject to the put option. Accordingly, it recognized at acquisition date a 328 financial liability at amortized cost and measured at the present value of the redemption amount. The Company completed its acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of AMSF in the first half of 2019 and recognized an increase of 8 in goodwill and other liabilities following a revised measurement of contingent liabilities. Other non-current assets include an 83 indemnification asset towards Votorantim S.A. relating to contingent liabilities of 93 and an 82 investment in Sitrel. Other liabilities include unfavorable contracts for 293 and borrowings of 211. Current assets include cash and receivables for 13 and 141, respectively (including trade receivable of 92 with gross contractual amounts of 108 and contractual cash flows not expected to be collected of 16). Revenue and net loss of AMSF for the year ended December 31, 2018 since acquisition date were 285 and (108), respectively. The Company recognized acquisition-related costs of 8 in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2018.
Revenue and net income attributable to the equity holders of the parent of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2018 were 79,192 and 4,801 respectively, as though the acquisition date for ArcelorMittal Italia and AMSF had been as of January 1, 2018.
Other
On June 4, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Münker Metallprofile GmbH ("Münker") for total consideration of €48 million (54) of which €44 million (46 net of cash acquired of 3) was paid at closing and €4 million (5) payable contingent upon certain criteria. The acquisition of Münker will strengthen ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions' construction business within the Europe segment. The Company completed its acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Münker in the second half of 2019. It recognized 6 of goodwill and 34, 11 and 22 of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and current assets, respectively, following the final measurement. Revenue and net income since acquisition date were 45 and 2, respectively.
Revenue and net loss attributable to the equity holders of the parent of the Company, for year ended December 31, 2019 were 70,646 and 2,454, respectively, as though the acquisition date of Münker had been as of January 1, 2019.
The table below summarizes the final acquisition-date fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in respect of Münker, AMSF and the former Ilva business in 2019:
MünkerAMSFIlva
Current assets22 262 1,156 
Property, plant and equipment34 600 1,118 
Intangible assets11 19 267 
Other non-current assets— 252 369 
Total assets acquired67 1,133 2,910 
Deferred tax liabilities(8)(45)(74)
Other liabilities(14)(792)(1,113)
Total liabilities acquired(22)(837)(1,187)
Net assets acquired45 296 1,723 
Consideration paid, net46 — 52 
Consideration payable328 1,490 
Goodwill/(bargain purchase gain)32 (181)
2.3 Divestments and assets held for sale Non-current assets and disposal groups that are classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The non-current asset, or disposal group, is classified as held for sale only when the sale is highly probable and is available for immediate sale in its present condition and is marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value. Assets held for sale are presented separately in the consolidated statements of financial position and are not depreciated. Gains (losses) on disposal of subsidiaries are recognized in cost of sales, whereas gains (losses) on disposal of investments accounted for under the equity method are recognized in income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments.
2.3.1 Divestments
Divestment in 2020
On December 9, 2020, the Company completed the sale of 100% of the shares of ArcelorMittal USA, ArcelorMittal Princeton and ArcelorMittal Monessen, their subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as well as the joint operations of Hibbing Taconite Mines, Double G Coatings and I/N Tek and the joint venture I/N Kote, together the “ ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business” to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (“Cleveland-Cliffs”) for a combination of cash and shares. ArcelorMittal retained certain intellectual property assets and office space.
In addition, Nippon Steel Corporation ("NSC"), the co-shareholder of I/N Tek and I/N Kote simultaneously exited from such entities, which were transferred in full to Cleveland-Cliffs.
The consideration (net of transaction fees of 21 and estimated working capital adjustment of 50) was 2,219 and included:
Cash of 509 (497 net of 7 cash disposed of and 5 transaction fees paid) subject to a working capital adjustment;
78,186,671 common shares of Cleveland-Cliffs with value of 1,020 and representing a 16% stake in Cleveland-Cliffs; and
583,273 non-voting preferred shares redeemable, at Cleveland-Cliff's option, for 58,327,300 of its common shares with a value of 761 or an equivalent amount in cash.
In addition, Cleveland-Cliffs assumed certain liabilities of the ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business, including pensions and other post-employment benefit liabilities net of pension fund assets with a carrying amount of 3.2 billion in ArcelorMittal's consolidated statement of financial position upon disposal. The resulting net gain on disposal was 1,460. The ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business was part of the NAFTA reportable segment. Immediately prior to classification as held for sale as of September 30, 2020, the Company assessed whether there was an indication that the impairment loss recognized in 2019 may have decreased. The Company calculated the fair value less cost of disposal using a market approach with market multiples derived from comparable transactions, a Level 3 unobservable input. As a result, the Company reversed 660, in cost of sales, of impairment charges of property, plant and equipment previously recognized. The Company allocated 672 of the NAFTA segment goodwill to the disposal group based on the relative values of the operations disposed of and the portion of the group of cash-generating units retained.
Divestments in 2019
ArcelorMittal Italia remedies
On May 7, 2018, the EC approved the acquisition of Ilva (renamed "ArcelorMittal Italia"). As part of the approval, ArcelorMittal agreed to divest certain of its European assets (“ArcelorMittal Italia remedies”) which were part of the Europe reportable segment. The ArcelorMittal Italia remedies included the following three divestment packages.
The Dudelange and Liège divestment package was composed of ArcelorMittal Dudelange and certain finishing facilities of ArcelorMittal Liège in Belgium including the hot dipped galvanizing lines 4 and 5 in Flémalle, hot-rolled pickling, cold rolling and tin packaging lines in Tilleur.
The Galati divestment package was mainly composed of the integrated steel making site of ArcelorMittal Galati S.A., ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Galati SRL, both in Romania, ArcelorMittal Skopje AD in North Macedonia and ArcelorMittal Piombino S.p.A. in Italy, the Company’s only galvanizing steel plant in Italy.
The Ostrava divestment package was mainly composed of the integrated steel making site of ArcelorMittal Ostrava a.s. and its subsidiary, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava a.s.
On June 30, 2019, ArcelorMittal completed the sale of the ArcelorMittal Italia remedies to Liberty House Group ("Liberty"). The total consideration which consisted of amounts payable upon closing and deferred consideration in part contingent upon certain criteria, net of €110 million (125) deposited in escrow was €740 million (842) subject to customary closing adjustments. Of this total amount, €610 million (694) was received on June 28, 2019. The escrow which was subsequently drawn was to be used by Liberty for certain capital expenditure projects to satisfy commitments given in the EC approval process.
During 2019, prior to the completion of the disposal, the Company recorded an impairment charge in cost of sales of 497 to adjust the carrying amount of the disposal group to the sale proceeds of 692 including a cash consideration of 518 (694, net of cash disposed of 34, the escrow deposit of 125 and proceeds of 17 paid to a joint venture of the Company) and 174 of deferred consideration (of which 161 was outstanding as of December 31, 2019 following subsequent receipt of a portion of the consideration receivable) recognized at present value and fair value of contingent consideration. The Company also assigned receivables of 404 mainly comprised of cash pooling balances to Liberty. The fair value measurement of ArcelorMittal Italia remedies was determined using the contract price, a Level 3 unobservable input, which was revised in the first half of 2019.
Global Chartering
On December 31, 2019, ArcelorMittal completed the sale of a 50% controlling interest in Global Chartering Ltd. ("Global Chartering") to DryLog Ltd. ("DryLog") for total deferred consideration of 6. The resulting net gain on disposal was 29 including the reclassification from other comprehensive income to the consolidated statements of operations of 33 foreign exchange translation gains. In connection with the disposal, the Company derecognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of 390 and 400, respectively.
Global Chartering is a Mauritius-based shipping company that handles shipping for a portion of the Company's raw materials through the chartering of vessels on a short- to long-term basis. Global Chartering's fleet includes owned and leased Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels on a medium- to long-term
charter. Simultaneously, ArcelorMittal entered into a joint venture agreement with DryLog to operate jointly the Global Chartering fleet and certain other vessels chartered from DryLog. Accordingly, the Company's remaining 50% interest in Global Chartering is accounted for under the equity method. The fair value measurement was determined using the selling price, a Level 3 unobservable input. At inception of the joint venture, certain of Global Chartering's lease terms were unfavorable compared to market rates and therefore the Company agreed to indemnify the joint venture for operating losses that could potentially arise within an agreed time frame if market rates do not improve and recognized accordingly in cost of sales a 126 provision (see note 9.1) representing the net present value of the maximum amount agreed.
Divestments in 2018
On February 28, 2018, ArcelorMittal completed the sale of Go Steel Frýdek Místek ("Frýdek Místek"), for consideration of 49 (net of cash disposed of 1) of which 10 remained outstanding at
December 31, 2018. Frýdek Místek was part of the Europe segment. The fair value measurement was determined using the contract price, a Level 3 unobservable input.
On February 7, 2018, the Brazilian Antitrust Authority (CADE) approved the acquisition of Votorantim subject to divestment commitments (see note 2.2.4). Accordingly, in May 2018, ArcelorMittal Brasil disposed of its two production sites Cariacica and Itaúna as well as some wire drawing equipment in Brazil (the “Votorantim remedies”), which were part of the Brazil reportable segment. Prior to the disposal, the Company recorded an impairment charge in cost of sales of 86 to adjust the carrying amount of the disposal group to the sale proceeds of 84 (net of cash disposed of 1) of which 58 remained outstanding as of December 31, 2018. The fair value measurement of these Votorantim remedies was determined using the contract price, a Level 3 unobservable input.

The table below summarizes the significant divestments:
202020192018
ArcelorMittal USA Divestment BusinessGlobal Chartering LimitedArcelorMittal Italia remediesFrýdek MístekVotorantim remedies
Cash and cash equivalents— — — — 
Other current assets2,105 14 1,386 48 40 
Goodwill and intangible assets684 — — — — 
Property, plant and equipment3,341 517 178 35 48 
Other assets166 21 11 — — 
Total assets6,303 552 1,575 83 88 
Current liabilities1,604 229 1,046 31 
Other long-term liabilities3,938 311 241 — 
Total liabilities5,542 540 1,287 35 
Total net assets761 12 288 48 84 
Assigned receivables— — 404 — — 
% of net assets sold100 %50 %100 %100 %100 %
Total net assets disposed of761 692 48 84 
Consideration2,219 (4)518 39 26 
Consideration receivable— 174 10 58 
Reclassification of foreign exchange and other reserves33 72 15 — 
Gain on disposal1,460 29 72 16 — 
2.3.2 Assets held for sale
On March 4, 2020, ArcelorMittal executed an amendment (the “Amendment Agreement”) to the original lease agreement with the Ilva Commissioners with a conditional obligation to purchase
the former Ilva business units ("ArcelorMittal Italia") in an extraordinary administration insolvency procedure. The Amendment Agreement outlined the terms for a significant
equity investment by an Italian state-sponsored entity, thereby forming the basis for an important new partnership between ArcelorMittal and the Italian government, with the investment agreement to be executed by November 30, 2020. The Amendment Agreement also provided for a 50% reduction in the quarterly rental payments payable by ArcelorMittal, with the balance being due upon closing of the purchase obligation. On December 10, 2020, the Company entered into an investment agreement with Invitalia - Agenzia nazionale per l'attrazione degli investimenti e lo sviluppo d'impresa S.P.A (“Invitalia”), the party designated by the Italian government to be the government-sponsored investor as contemplated in the Amendment Agreement, in order to create a partnership between Invitalia and the Company to support the completion of the purchase obligation.
On December 14, 2020, ISP exercised its put option for €111 million (135) to sell its share in ArcelorMittal Italia to the Company and the liability it had recognized upon acquisition of ArcelorMittal Italia was derecognized (see note 2.2.4).
The investment agreement includes two capital increases:
The first investment of €400 million which was contractually expected to be completed by the end of February following EU antitrust authorization on January 28, 2021 is currently expected to be made in the first quarter of 2021. This will provide Invitalia with 50% voting and governance rights and therefore joint control over AM InvestCo;
The second investment of up to €680 million is payable on closing of the purchase obligation, which is subject to the satisfaction of various conditions precedent by May 2022, at which point Invitalia’s shareholding in ArcelorMittal Italia is expected to reach 60%. ArcelorMittal may need to invest up to €70 million, to the extent necessary to retain a 40% shareholding and joint control over the company.
As a result of the investment agreement, the carrying amount of assets and liabilities subject to the transaction including a 45 allocation of Europe segment goodwill was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2020. ArcelorMittal Italia is part of the Europe reportable segment. The fair value of the assets and
liabilities classified as held for sale were in line with their carrying value. The fair value measurement was determined using the contract price and a discounted cash flow model, both Level 3 unobservable inputs.
In addition, in the context of the Company's divestment process with respect to its plate operations in the Europe reportable segment, the carrying amount of such assets and liabilities was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2020. The Company recorded an impairment charge in cost of sales of 331.
The table below provides the details for the entities classified as held for sale at December 31, 2020. There were no assets classified as held for sale at December 31, 2019.
December 31, 2020
ArcelorMittal Italia and plate operations in Europe
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets635 
Inventories1,446 
Total Current Assets2,084 
Non-current Assets:
Property, plant and equipment 1,843 
Other assets402 
Total Non-current Assets2,245 
Total Assets4,329 
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payables, accrued expenses and other liabilities1,236 
Total Current Liabilities1,236 
Non-current Liabilities:
Long-term debt21 
Other long-term liabilities1,782 
Total Non-current Liabilities1,803 
Total Liabilities3,039 
2.4 Investments in associates and joint arrangements
The carrying amounts of the Company’s investments accounted for under the equity method were as follows:
December 31,
Category20202019
Joint ventures3,006 2,586 
Associates2,847 2,859 
Individually immaterial joint ventures and associates1
964 1,084 
Total6,817 6,529 
1.Individually immaterial joint ventures and associates represent in aggregate less than 20% of the total carrying amount of investments in joint ventures and associates at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and none of them have a carrying value exceeding 100 at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
2.4.2 Associates
The following table summarizes the financial information and reconciles it to the carrying amount of each of the Company’s material associates, as well as the income statement of the Company’s material associates:
December 31, 2020
AssociatesChina OrientalDHS GroupGonvarri Steel Industries
Baffinland 6
Total
Financial statements reporting dateJune 30, 2020September 30, 2020September 30, 2020December 31, 2020
Place of incorporation and operation1
BermudaGermanySpainCanada
Principal ActivityIron and steel manufacturing
Steel manufacturing 3
Steel manufacturing 4
Extraction of iron ore 5
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 202037.02 %33.43 %35.00 %25.23 %
Current assets3,611 1,330 2,233 538 7,712 
Non-current assets2,507 2,810 1,675 8,295 15,287 
Current liabilities2,780 364 1,087 479 4,710 
Non-current liabilities454 1,165 772 1,050 3,441 
Non-controlling interests46 112 288 447 
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent2,838 2,499 1,761 7,303 14,401 
Company's share of net assets1,050 835 616 1,843 4,344 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other— 38 (49)(1,456)(1,467)
Other adjustments2
112 (201)59 — (30)
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position1,162 672 626 387 2,847 
Revenue2,420 1,428 3,065 772 7,685 
Profit (loss) from continuing operations112 (244)86 73 27 
Other comprehensive income (loss)16 (5)(67)— (56)
Total comprehensive income (loss)128 (249)19 73 (29)
Cash dividends received by the Company28 — 15 — 43 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for China Oriental whose country of operation is China.
2.Other adjustments correspond to the difference between the carrying amount at December 31, 2020 and the net assets situation corresponding to the latest financial statements ArcelorMittal is permitted to disclose translated with closing rates as of the reporting dates described in the table above. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized a 211 impairment loss with respect to its investment in DHS.
3.The amount for DHS Group includes an adjustment to align the German GAAP financial information with the Company’s accounting policies and is mainly linked to property, plant and equipment, inventory and pension.
4.Adjustments in Gonvarri Steel Industries primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
5.Adjustments in Baffinland primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets and locally recognized goodwill. In September 2020, following a legal reorganization that was not a business combination for the Company, its share of provisional fair value remeasurement of 1.5 billion was not recognized in the carrying amount of Baffinland.
6.Following a legal reorganization in September 2020, the Company holds an indirect interest in Baffinland through Nunavut Iron Ore Inc. The summarized statement of comprehensive income presents full year result for Baffinland (direct owner and operator of Mary River project).
December 31, 2019
AssociatesChina OrientalDHS GroupGonvarri Steel IndustriesBaffinlandTotal
Financial statements reporting dateJune 30, 2019September 30, 2019September 30, 2019December 31, 2019
Place of incorporation and operation1
BermudaGermanySpainCanada
Principal ActivityIron and steel manufacturing
Steel manufacturing 3
Steel manufacturing 4
Extraction of iron ore 5
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 201937.02 %33.43 %35.00 %25.70 %
Current assets2,920 1,385 2,062 479 6,846 
Non-current assets1,797 2,794 1,628 2,403 8,622 
Current liabilities1,837 402 1,038 663 3,940 
Non-current liabilities150 979 795 891 2,815 
Non-controlling interests44 122 218 — 384 
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent2,686 2,676 1,639 1,328 8,329 
Company's share of net assets994 895 574 341 2,804 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other— 43 (49)
Other adjustments2
27 22 — 54 
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position999 965 547 348 2,859 
Revenue3,102 1,795 3,724 454 9,075 
Profit (loss) from continuing operations249 (116)82 (72)143 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— (7)— 
Total comprehensive income (loss)249 (108)75 (72)144 
Cash dividends received by the Company57 — 13 — 70 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for China Oriental whose country of operation is China.
2.Other adjustments correspond to the difference between the carrying amount at December 31, 2019 and the net assets situation corresponding to the latest financial statements ArcelorMittal is permitted to disclose as of the reporting dates described in the table above.
3.The amount for DHS Group includes an adjustment to align the German GAAP financial information with the Company’s accounting policies and is mainly linked to property, plant and equipment, inventory and pension.
4.Adjustments in Gonvarri Steel Industries primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
5.Adjustments in Baffinland primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets and locally recognized goodwill.
 December 31, 2018
AssociatesChina OrientalDHS GroupGonvarri Steel IndustriesBaffinlandTotal
Financial statements reporting dateJune 30, 2018September 30, 2018September 30, 2018December 31, 2018
Place of incorporation and operation1
BermudaGermanySpainCanada
Principal ActivityIron and steel manufacturing
Steel manufacturing 3
Steel manufacturing 4
Extraction of iron ore 5
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 201837.02 %33.43 %35.00 %28.76 %
Current assets2,516 1,528 2,183 390 6,617 
Non-current assets1,443 3,062 1,526 1,949 7,980 
Current liabilities1,426 480 1,134 399 3,439 
Non-current liabilities35 1,005 677 694 2,411 
Non-controlling interests45 136 219 — 400 
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent2,453 2,969 1,679 1,246 8,347 
Company's share of net assets908 992 588 358 2,846 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other— 27 (52)22 (3)
Other adjustments2
44 (4)(12)— 28 
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position952 1,015 524 380 2,871 
Revenue3,370 1,959 3,544 320 9,193 
Profit (loss) from continuing operations474 20 60 (98)456 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— (37)— (32)
Total comprehensive income (loss)474 25 23 (98)424 
Cash dividends received by the Company92 16 — 113 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for China Oriental whose country of operation is China.
2.Other adjustments correspond to the difference between the carrying amount at December 31, 2018 and the net assets situation corresponding to the latest financial statements ArcelorMittal is permitted to disclose as of the reporting dates described in the table above.
3.The amount for DHS Group includes an adjustment to align the German GAAP financial information with the Company’s accounting policies, and is mainly linked to property, plant and equipment, inventory and pension.
4.Adjustments in Gonvarri Steel Industries primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
5.Adjustments in Baffinland primarily relate to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets and locally recognized goodwill.

China Oriental
China Oriental Group Company Limited (“China Oriental”) is a Chinese integrated iron and steel company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“HKEx”). On January 27, 2017, in order to restore the minimum free float requirement, China Oriental issued 586,284,000 new shares resulting in a decrease of the Company’s interest from 46.99% to 39.02%. As a result, ArcelorMittal recorded a loss of 67 upon dilution partially offset by a gain of 23 following the recycling of accumulated foreign exchange translation gains from other comprehensive income to income from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments. The trading of China Oriental’s shares, which had been suspended since April 29, 2014, resumed on February 1, 2017.
In January 2018, China Oriental issued 192 million new shares to fulfill its obligations under its share-based compensation plans. As a result, ArcelorMittal’s interest in China Oriental
decreased to 37.02%. ArcelorMittal recorded a loss of 20 upon dilution partially offset by a gain of 8 following the recycling of accumulated foreign exchange translation gains in income from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments.
DHS Group
DHS - Dillinger Hütte Saarstahl AG (“DHS Group”), incorporated and located in Germany, is a leading producer of heavy steel plates, cast slag pots and semi-finished products, such as pressings, pressure vessel heads and shell sections in Europe. The DHS Group also includes a further rolling mill operated by Dillinger France in Dunkirk (France). As of December 31, 2020, as a result of lower cash flow projections resulting from weaker market conditions partially linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company identified an impairment trigger with respect to its investment in DHS and recognized accordingly a 211 impairment charge. The Company calculated the fair value of its investment in DHS using a discounted cash flow model (using a discount rate of 7.24%), a level 3 unobservable input.
Gonvarri Steel Industries
Holding Gonvarri SL (“Gonvarri Steel Industries”) is dedicated to the processing of steel. The entity is a European leader in steel service centers and renewable energy components, with strong presence in Europe and Latin America.
Baffinland
Baffinland owns the Mary River project, which has direct shipping, high grade iron ore on Baffin Island in Nunavut (Canada). During 2020, ArcelorMittal's shareholding in Baffinland slightly decreased from 25.70% to 25.23% following capital calls exclusively fulfilled by Nunavut Iron Ore Inc. ("NIO"), the other shareholder. In September 2020, the corporate structure was reorganized whereby NIO became the parent company of Baffinland, and ArcelorMittal together with The Energy and Minerals Group ("EMG") became shareholders of NIO with ArcelorMittal's share in NIO and thus Baffinland unchanged at 25.23%.
NIO accounted for the acquisition of Baffinland as a business combination and the acquisition-date fair value of assets and
liabilities is provisional at December 31, 2020. This legal reorganization was not a business combination for the Company which accordingly did not recognize its share of the provisional fair value measurement in the carrying amount of Baffinland.
During 2018 and 2019 the Company's shareholding in Baffinland decreased from 31.07% to 28.76% and 25.70%, respectively, following capital calls exclusively fulfilled by NIO. The Company recognized losses in 2018 and 2019 on dilution of 3 and 4 including the recycling of accumulated foreign exchange translation losses of 9 and 12, respectively, in income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments.
2.4.3 Other associates and joint ventures that are not individually material
The Company has interests in a number of other joint ventures and associates, none of which are regarded as individually material. The following table summarizes the financial information of all individually immaterial joint ventures and associates that are accounted for using the equity method:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
AssociatesJoint VenturesTotalAssociatesJoint VenturesTotal
Carrying amount of interests in associates and joint ventures328 636 964 304 780 1,084 
Share of:
Income from continuing operations15 33 48 26 87 113 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(8)(20)(28)
Total comprehensive income13 20 27 89 116 
During 2019, the Company converted 31 of shareholders loans into equity and made an additional cash injection of 30 to its joint venture ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Jubail (“Al Jubail”) to maintain 40.80% interest in the joint venture in line with shareholding restructuring, which resulted in an increase of carrying amount of the investment from nil as of December 31, 2018 to 26 as of December 31, 2019 including the Company's share of accumulated net losses, which were recognized against shareholder loans as of December 31, 2018 (as carrying amount of investment was nil). The Company had outstanding shareholder loans given to Al Jubail for 109 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
2.4.4 Impairment of associates and joint ventures
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized a 211 impairment loss with respect to its investment in DHS. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company identified an impairment indicator with respect to its investment and shareholder loans in Al Jubail. Accordingly, it performed a value in use calculation and concluded the carrying amount of the investment and shareholder loans was recoverable. For the remaining
investments, the Company concluded there were no impairment triggers. The Company is not aware of any material contingent liabilities related to associates and joint ventures for which it is severally liable for all or part of the liabilities of the associates, nor are there any contingent liabilities incurred jointly with other investors. See note 9.4 for disclosure of commitments related to associates and joint ventures.
2.4.5 Investments in joint operations
The Company had investments in the following joint operations as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Peña Colorada
Peña Colorada is an iron ore mine located in Mexico in which ArcelorMittal holds a 50.00% interest. Peña Colorada operates an open pit mine as well as concentrating facility and two-line pelletizing facility.
Hibbing Taconite Mines
The Hibbing Taconite Mines in which the Company held a 62.31% interest are iron ore mines located in the USA and
operations consist of open pit mining, crushing, concentrating and pelletizing. The Company assumed the managing partner role of Hibbing Taconite company in August 2019 following the resignation of Cleveland-Cliffs without changes in the ownership group.
I/N Tek
I/N Tek in which the Company held a 60.00% interest operates a cold-rolling mill in the United States.
Double G Coating
ArcelorMittal held a 50.00% interest in Double G Coating, a hot dip galvanizing and Galvalume facility in the United States.
On December 9, 2020, the Company completed the sale of its interests in Hibbing Taconite Mines, I/N Tek and Double G Coating to Cleveland-Cliffs as part of the ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business (note 2.3.1).
Peña Colorada is part of the Mining segment; Hibbing Taconite Mines was part of the Mining segment and other joint operations were part of NAFTA.
2.5 Other investments
Other investments include those investments in equity instruments for which the Company does not have significant influence. The Company irrevocably elected to present the changes in fair value of such equity instruments, which are not held for trading, in other comprehensive income, because these investments are held as long-term strategic investments that are not expected to be sold in the short to medium term. Other investments include the following:
December 31,
20202019
Cleveland-Cliffs1,988 — 
Erdemir850 642 
Stalprodukt S.A.96 57 
Powercell Sweden— 23 
Others46 50 
Investments in equity instruments at FVOCI2,980 772 
The Company’s significant investments in equity instruments at FVOCI at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are the following:
Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs was historically the largest and oldest independent iron ore mining company in the United States and it became the largest flat-rolled steel company and largest iron ore pellet producer in North America in 2020 after the acquisition of AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business. It is vertically integrated from mining through iron making,
steelmaking, rolling, finishing and downstream with hot and cold stamping of steel parts and components. As part of the consideration for the sale of ArcelorMittal USA Divestment Business to Cleveland-Cliffs as described in note 2.3.1, on December 9, 2020, ArcelorMittal received 78,186,671 common shares with a value of 1,020 and representing a 16% stake in Cleveland-Cliffs and 583,273 non-voting preferred shares with a value of 761. The non-voting preferred shares are redeemable at Cleveland-Cliff’s option for 58,327,300 of its common shares or an equivalent amount in cash. Unrealized gains recognized in other comprehensive income were 119 for the common shares and 88 preferred shares for the year ended December 31, 2020.
On February 9, 2021, ArcelorMittal announced an agreement to sell 40 million Cleveland-Cliffs' common shares for total gross proceeds of 652 (net proceeds of $16.12 per share) as part of a combined primary and secondary public offering of Cleveland-Cliffs' shares. Following the sale, ArcelorMittal continues to hold 38 million common shares in addition to the preferred shares described above. The proceeds from the sale of Cleveland-Cliffs' common shares will be used for a new share buyback program of ArcelorMittal common shares. The accumulated gain of 123 recognized in other comprehensive income was transferred to retained earnings in February 2021.
Ereĝli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S. (“Erdemir”)
Erdemir is the leading steel producer in Turkey and produces plates, hot and cold rolled, tin chromium and zinc coated flat steel and supplies basic inputs to automotive, white goods, pipes and tubes, rolling, manufacturing, electrics-electronics, mechanical engineering, energy, heating equipment, shipbuilding, defense and packaging industries. Unrealized gains recognized in other comprehensive income were 386 and 196 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Stalprodukt S.A.
Stalprodukt S.A. is a leading manufacturer and exporter of highly processed steel products based in Poland. Unrealized (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income were (1) and (32) for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Powercell Sweden AB
Powercell Sweden AB is the leading developer and producer of fuel cell stacks and systems, powered by hydrogen, and produce electricity and heat with no emissions other than water. In 2019 and 2020 the Company sold in aggregate 3.4 million and 1.8 million remaining shares of Powercell Sweden AB for total consideration of 36 and 59, respectively. The accumulated gain recognized in other comprehensive income of 19 and 28, respectively was transferred to retained earnings.
Gerdau
Gerdau is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and is headquartered in Brazil. The accumulated gain recognized in other comprehensive income was 48 at December 31, 2018. On July 16, 2019, the Company sold its 30 million shares, representing a 2.6% stake of preferred shares for 116 in line with Company's ongoing efforts to optimize and unlock value from its asset portfolio that no longer coincides with the Company's investment strategy. The accumulated gain recognized in other comprehensive income of 51 was transferred to retained earnings.
Unconsolidated structured entities
Global Chartering has lease arrangements for two vessels (Panamax Bulk Carriers) involving structured entities whose main purpose is to hold legal title of the two vessels and to lease them to Global Chartering. Such entities are wholly-owned and controlled by a financial institution and are funded through equity instruments by the financial institution. Lease arrangements began for one vessel in 2013 and for the second vessel in 2014. On December 31, 2019, following the sale of a 50% controlling interest in Global Chartering to DryLog (see note 2.3.1), the Company's remaining 50% interest in Global Chartering is accounted for under the equity method and therefore ArcelorMittal no longer has any involvement with the structured entities since December 31, 2019.
2.4.1 Joint ventures

The following tables summarize the latest available financial information and reconcile it to the carrying value of each of the Company’s material joint ventures, as well as the income statement of the Company’s material joint ventures:
December 31, 2020
Joint VenturesAMNS IndiaCalvertVAMATamehBorçelikTotal
Place of incorporation and operation 1
IndiaUnited StatesChinaPolandTurkey
Principal Activity
Integrated flat steel producer 5,6
Automotive steel finishingAutomotive steel finishingEnergy production and supply
Manufacturing and sale of steel 2,3,4
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 202060.00 %50.00 %50.00 %50.00 %50.00 %
Current assets3,528 1,236 252 175 510 5,701 
of which cash and cash equivalents1,137 53 77 43 82 1,392 
Non-current assets5,745 1,261 669 570 257 8,502 
Current liabilities657 805 511 180 283 2,436 
of which trade and other payables and provisions524 138 232 132 271 1,297 
Non-current liabilities5,604 662 23 226 127 6,642 
of which trade and other payables and provisions67 — — 26 47 140 
Net assets3,012 1,030 387 339 357 5,125 
Company's share of net assets1,807 515 194 170 179 2,865 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other149 24 — — (32)141 
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position1,956 539 194 170 147 3,006 
Revenue3,992 2,693 1,001 420 1,055 9,161 
Depreciation and amortization(371)(61)(41)(48)(24)(545)
Interest income43 — — 45 
Interest expense(135)(33)(16)(8)(12)(204)
Income tax benefit (expense)318 — (6)(2)(17)293 
Profit (loss) from continuing operations472 47 29 564 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(98)— — (4)(96)
Total comprehensive income (loss)374 47 13 25 468 
Cash dividends received by the Company— 58 — — 67 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for Tameh whose country of operation is also the Czech Republic.
2.Ownership interest in Borçelik was 45.33% and 50.00% based on issued shares and outstanding shares, respectively, at December 31, 2020; voting interest was 48.01% at December 31, 2020.
3.The non-current liabilities include 39 deferred tax liability.
4.Adjustment in Borçelik relates primarily to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
5.Adjustments in AMNS India correspond primarily to transaction costs incurred to set up the joint venture and the fair value of the guarantee of the joint venture's debt (see note 9.4).
6.Includes AMNS Luxembourg, AMNS India and intermediate holding entities.
December 31, 2019
Joint VenturesAMNS IndiaCalvertVAMATamehBorçelik
Place of incorporation and operation 1
IndiaUnited StatesChinaPolandTurkey
Principal Activity
Flat carbon steel manufacture 5,6
Automotive steel finishingAutomotive steel finishingEnergy production and supply
Manufacturing and sale of steel 2,3,4
Total
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 201960.00 %50.00 %50.00 %50.00 %50.00 %
Current assets2,318 1,604 313 171 508 4,914 
of which cash and cash equivalents444 62 81 75 106 768 
Non-current assets6,295 1,282 637 580 267 9,061 
Current liabilities5,922 984 485 183 378 7,952 
of which trade and other payables and provisions670 144 226 139 274 1,453 
Non-current liabilities189 764 147 244 49 1,393 
of which trade and other payables and provisions46 — — 26 49 121 
Net assets2,502 1,138 318 324 348 4,630 
Company's share of net assets1,501 569 159 162 174 2,565 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other48 — — (33)21 
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position1,549 575 159 162 141 2,586 
Revenue— 3,504 772 499 1,141 5,916 
Depreciation and amortization— (63)(31)(37)(24)(155)
Interest income— 
Interest expense(10)(48)(23)(7)(19)(107)
Income tax benefit (expense)(83)— (22)(7)(10)(122)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations(116)156 10 28 19 97 
Total comprehensive income (loss)(116)156 10 28 19 97 
Cash dividends received by the Company— 57 — 12 78 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for Tameh whose country of operation is also the Czech Republic.
2.Ownership interest in Borçelik was 45.33% and 50.00% based on issued shares and outstanding shares, respectively, at December 31, 2019; voting interest was 48.01% at December 31, 2019.
3.The non-current liabilities include 42 deferred tax liability.
4.Adjustment in Borçelik relates primarily to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
5.Adjustments in AMNS India correspond to transaction costs incurred to set up the joint venture.
6.Includes AMNS Luxembourg, AMNS India and intermediate holding entities.
December 31, 2018
Joint VenturesCalvertVAMATamehBorçelikTotal
Place of incorporation and operation1
United StatesChinaPolandTurkey
Principal ActivityAutomotive steel finishingAutomotive steel finishingEnergy production and supply
Manufacturing and sale of steel 2,3,4
Ownership and voting rights at December 31, 201850.00 %50.00 %50.00 %50.00 %
Current assets1,490 329 205 519 2,543 
of which cash and cash equivalents76 85 90 67 318 
Non-current assets1,282 688 540 282 2,792 
Current liabilities824 491 208 398 1,921 
of which trade and other payables and provisions173 180 176 263 792 
Non-current liabilities853 217 226 49 1,345 
of which trade and other payables and provisions— — 22 — 22 
Net assets1,095 309 311 354 2,069 
Company's share of net assets548 156 156 177 1,037 
Adjustments for differences in accounting policies and other— — (32)(26)
Carrying amount in the statements of financial position554 156 156 145 1,011 
Revenue3,295 625 467 1,328 5,715 
Depreciation and amortization(62)(32)(31)(22)(147)
Interest income— 
Interest expense(40)(26)(4)(20)(90)
Income tax benefit (expense)— (1)(8)(18)(27)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations312 30 353 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — 
Total comprehensive income (loss)312 33 357 
Cash dividends received by the Company48 — 34 86 
1.The country of incorporation corresponds to the country of operation except for Tameh whose country of operation is also the Czech Republic.
2.Ownership interest in Borçelik was 45.33% and 50.00% based on issued shares and outstanding shares, respectively, at December 31, 2018; voting interest was 48.01% at December 31, 2018.
3.The non-current liabilities include 43 deferred tax liability.
4.Adjustment in Borçelik relates primarily to differences in accounting policies regarding revaluation of fixed assets.
AMNS India
On December 11, 2019, following the unconditional approval received by the Indian Supreme Court of ArcelorMittal's acquisition plan ("the Resolution Plan") for Essar Steel India Limited ("ESIL") subsequently renamed AMNS India Limited ("AMNS India") on November 15, 2019, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corporation ("NSC"), Japan’s largest steel producer and the third largest steel producer in the world, created a joint venture to own and operate AMNS India with ArcelorMittal holding a 60% interest and NSC holding 40% in accordance with the second amended joint venture formation agreement signed as of December 8, 2019. Through the agreement, both ArcelorMittal and NSC are guaranteed equal board representation and participation in all significant financial and operating decisions. The group has therefore determined that it does not control the entity, even though it holds 60% of
the voting rights. ArcelorMittal and NSC contributed their respective initial equity funding of 1,362 and 891 into AMNS Luxembourg Holding S.A. ("AMNS Luxembourg"), the parent company of the joint venture. ArcelorMittal's 60% interest is accounted for under the equity method. ArcelorMittal also transferred 360 cash proceeds (of which 293 was recognized in 2019 and the remainder in 2018), including through a 193 equity contribution, into the joint venture following hedging programs entered into to hedge the volatility between the Indian Rupee and the U.S. dollar in relation to the acquisition of AMNS India. The total cash proceeds included 353 designated as cash flow hedge gains and the Company reflected in retained earnings NSC's 40% entitlement in the amount of 141 in accordance with the final joint venture formation agreement.
On December 16, 2019, AMNS Luxembourg completed the acquisition of AMNS India. ArcelorMittal and NSC financed the joint venture for the acquisition of AMNS India through a combination of partnership equity of 2,253 and debt of 3,679 including 2,204 drawn by the joint venture under the 7 billion term facility agreement (see note 6.1.2) and 1,475 shareholder loan from NSC. The joint venture accounted for the acquisition of AMNS India as a business combination. The joint venture completed its purchase price accounting during 2020.
AMNS India is an integrated flat steel producer, and the largest steel company in western India. AMNS India’s main steel manufacturing facility is located at Hazira, Gujarat in western India. It also has:
two iron ore beneficiation plants close to the mines in Kirandul and Dabuna, with slurry pipelines that then transport the beneficiated iron ore slurry to the pellet plants in the Kirandul-Vizag and Dabuna-Paradeep systems;
a downstream facility in Pune (including a pickling line, a cold rolling mill, a galvanizing mill, a color coating mill and a batch annealing plant); and
seven service centers in the industrial clusters of Hazira, Bhuj, Indore, Bahadurgarh, Chennai, Kolkata and Pune. It has a complete range of flat rolled steel products, including value added products, and significant iron ore pellet capacity with two main pellet plant systems in Kirandul-Vizag and Dabuna-Paradeep, which have the potential for expansion. Its facilities are located close to ports with deep draft for movement of raw materials and finished goods.
The Resolution Plan which was approved for the acquisition of AMNS India included an upfront payment of 6.0 billion towards AMNS India’s debt resolution, with a further 1.1 billion of capital injection into AMNS India to support operational improvements, increase production levels and deliver enhanced levels of profitability. The Company provided a 0.6 billion performance guarantee in connection with the execution of the Resolution Plan, which terminated on December 31, 2019. In addition, the Resolution Plan includes a capital expenditure plan of 2.6 billion to be implemented in two stages over six years.
In the context of the creation of the AMNS India joint venture, the Company transferred the Uttam Galva Steels Ltd. payments (see note 4.6) to the joint venture. ArcelorMittal and NSC financed such payments through a combination of equity contributions into the joint venture of 173 and 115, respectively, and debt of 597 including 367 drawn by the joint venture under the 7 billion term facility agreement and a 230 shareholder loan from NSC. The joint venture used such proceeds to repay the
loan granted by ArcelorMittal for an amount of 680 on December 31, 2019.
On February 13, 2020 and pursuant to the follow-on funding requirement in accordance with the second amended joint venture formation agreement, AMNS Luxembourg completed an additional equity injection into AMNS India of 840 mainly through an additional 475 drawn under the 7 billion term facility agreement and a 325 shareholder loan from NSC.
On March 16, 2020, AMNS Luxembourg entered into a 5.1 billion ten-year term loan agreement with various Japanese banks which is guaranteed by ArcelorMittal and NSC in proportion to their interests in the joint venture.The proceeds of the loan were used on March 27, 2020 to refinance in full the amounts borrowed by the Company in connection with the acquisition of AMNS India, including the amounts borrowed under the 7 billion bridge term facilities agreement guaranteed by ArcelorMittal.
On July 7, 2020, AMNS India acquired the Odisha Slurry Pipeline infrastructure Limited ("OSPIL") for a net consideration of 245 which secures an important infrastructure asset for raw material supply to the Hazira steel plant.
On July 23, 2020, AMNS India commenced mining operations after having been selected preferred bidder for the Thakurani iron ore mine license with estimated reserves of approximately 85 million tonnes in Keonjhar district of Odisha following an auction process facilitated by the state government in February 2020.
Macsteel
On May 28, 2018, ArcelorMittal announced the sale of its 50% shareholding in Macsteel International Holdings B.V. (“Macsteel”), a joint venture between Macsteel Holdings Luxembourg S.à r.l. and ArcelorMittal South Africa, which provided the Company with an international network of traders and trading channels including the shipping of steel. The Company recorded a 132 impairment to adjust the carrying amount of the investment to the expected sale proceeds partially offset by a 142 gain following the recycling upon closing of the sale on October 31, 2018 of accumulated foreign exchange translation gains from other comprehensive income to income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments. The fair value measurement was determined using the contract price, a Level 3 unobservable input.
VAMA
Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel (“VAMA”) is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Hunan Valin which produces steel for high-end applications in the automobile industry. VAMA supplies international automakers and first-tier suppliers as well as Chinese car manufacturers and their supplier networks.
Calvert
AM/NS Calvert ("Calvert"), a joint venture between the Company and NSC, is a steel processing plant in Calvert, Alabama, United States. Calvert had a 6-year agreement to purchase 2 million tonnes of slabs annually from ThyssenKrupp Steel USA ("TK CSA"), an integrated steel mill complex located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, using a market-based price formula. TK CSA had an option to extend the agreement for an additional 3 years on terms that are more favorable to the joint venture, as compared with the initial 6-year period. In December 2017 and in connection with the acquisition of TK CSA by Ternium S.A., the agreement was amended to (i) extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2020, (ii) make a corresponding reduction in the annual slab purchase obligation so that the aggregate slab purchase obligation over the full term of the agreement remained the same and (iii) eliminate TK CSA’s extension option. The remaining slabs for Calvert's operations are sourced from ArcelorMittal plants in Brazil and Mexico and from ArcelorMittal USA, which following the divestment to Cleveland-Cliffs, entered on December 9, 2020 into a new five year agreement with Calvert (with an automatic three year
extension unless either party provides notice of intent to terminate) for 1.5 million tonnes annually for the initial term and 0.55 million tonnes annually under the extension and which can be reduced with a six month notice. ArcelorMittal is principally responsible for marketing the product on behalf of the joint venture. Calvert serves the automotive, construction, pipe and tube, service center and appliance/ HVAC industries.
Tameh
Tameh is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Tauron Group including four energy production facilities located in Poland and the Czech Republic. Tameh’s objective is to ensure energy supply to the Company’s steel plants in Poland and external customers in the Czech Republic as well as the utilization of steel plant gases for energy production processes.
Borçelik
Borçelik Çelik Sanayii Ticaret Anonim Şirketi ("Borçelik"), incorporated and located in Turkey, is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Borusan Holding involved in the manufacturing and sale of cold-rolled and galvanized flat steel products.
2.6 Income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments
Income (loss) from investments in associates, joint ventures and other investments consisted of the following:
Year ended December 31,
202020192018
Share in net earnings of equity-accounted companies430 252 567 
Impairment charges(211)— (132)
Gain (loss) on disposal— (4)126 
Dividend income15 99 91 
Total234 347 652 
For the year ended December 31, 2020, impairment charges of 211 related to DHS where the carrying value of the investment exceeded its fair value (see note 2.4.2).
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the loss on disposal corresponded to the loss on dilution of the Company's interest in Baffinland (see note 2.4.2).
For the year ended December 31, 2018, impairment charges included 132 relating to Macsteel in connection with the sale completed on October 31, 2018 (see note 2.4.1).
For the year ended December 31, 2018, gain (loss) on disposal included mainly a 142 gain from the recycling of the currency translation reserve following the sale of Macsteel and a 12 loss on the dilution of the Company's interest from 39.02% to 37.02% in China Oriental (see note 2.4). During 2017, the Company sold its 21% shareholding in Empire Iron Mining Partnership ("EIMP") to Cleveland-Cliffs for total consideration of 133, whereas the cash settlement occurred through three annual installments of which 44 in 2019 and 2018, respectively.