Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation News

Bethlehem Agrees in Principle to Sell Most Assets to ISG

Bankrupt Bethlehem Steel Corporation has reached an agreement in principle with International Steel Group (ISG) for the sale of substantially all of Bethlehem's assets. The agreement is subject to the approval of Bethlehem's board, the completion of an asset purchase agreement, the approval of the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction of Bethlehem's chapter 11 case and the satisfaction of certain conditions to closing, including required governmental approvals and other consents, and the resolution of certain claims by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The terms of the sale, which are under review by the board, will be considered in a special meeting of Bethlehem's board this Saturday, February 8.