Fin24<\/span> previously reported that ArcelorMittal admitted guilt to a matter, which relates to allegations of fixing prices, allocating customers and sharing commercially sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe company is set to pay the R1,5bn fine over five years in instalments of no less than R300m per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a note to shareholders AMSA announced an agreement was reached with the Commission to divide the 2017 payment into three instalments of R100m each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a statement issued by the steel multinational, the Commission has taken into account the company\u2019s financial position, resulting from the tough trading conditions in the global and local steel industries, in considering this amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement states that the revised payment terms apply only to the first year and the next two instalments will be made on 1 April 2018 and 1 July 2018. Thereafter, the instalments will continue as originally agreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CEO, Wim de Klerk, said: \u201cWe are firmly committed to the long-term sustainability of the South African steel industry and will continue to engage key stakeholders to ensure its survival. We are extremely encouraged by the support we have received from Government, which is a clear indication that they believe the steel industry is important for future growth and development of the country\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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