We are pleased with the very positive reception our offer has received, and are confident that progress is being made towards establishing the regulatory framework for the offer.

This is not about creating a giant. It's about creating the sustainability of the steel industry.

We have no intention of shutting down plants. We have always said there will be no redundancies or lay-offs as a result of this merger.

At the end of the day you have to keep emotions away.

We are pleased with the very positive reception our offer has received, and are confident that progress is being made towards establishing the regulatory framework for the offer.

I am sure all politicians will be convinced of the merits of this deal.

Hard work certainly goes a long way. These days a lot of people work hard, so you have to make sure you work even harder and really dedicate yourself to what you are doing and setting out to achieve.