A Metal Bulletin Research report on the alliances of 24 large steel companies found a total of 490 partnerships, of which 24% were developed in the past three years. This shows that strategic alliances have gained momentum. In addition, the report shows that there were 92 break-ups between 1957 and 2012, of which 27% happened in 2010-2012. The sample of 24 companies consists of five companies from mainland China, three from India, six from Asia, fourfrom Europe, and six from North and South America, and was intended to offer a truly global perspective.
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