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.

I have confidence that the government of Luxembourg will not make any decision that frustrates this transaction.

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

I am very confident that we will be able to convince all the stakeholders - the shareholders, the governments and the employees, that this is in their best interests.

Its not always you get to hit the iron when it is hot. I believe in hitting it so hard, that it gets hot.

Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be.

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