Thyssenkrupp still producing at just 'over 60%'; JV talks ongoing

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German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp is still running at “over 60%” capacity utilization, reiterating that there is no update on a steel joint venture or sale while talks with undisclosed partners are ongoing, CFO Klaus Keyberg said at a press call Aug. 13. Thyssenkrupp remained vague on plans for the steel unit, only highlighting that the management would be talking to external partners. Keysberg also did not rule out a complete sale of the unit at during the call on the company’s fiscal third-quarter (April-June) earnings.