Hanwha buys Austal stake – Splash247

South Korea’s Hanwha Group has purchased a 9.9% stake in Australian shipbuilder Austal for A$4.45 per share, after proposing a full takeover a year earlier. Hanwha aims to establish a long-term partnership with Austal instead of pursuing complete ownership, as both companies look to expand their US operations in the wake of President Trump’s focus on American shipbuilding. Last year, Hanwha acquired US shipbuilder Philly Shipyard, enhancing its presence in the American market.

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