U.S. Steel reported fourth-quarter loss and revenue that matched Wall Street estimates on Thursday, dented by price declines and a bumpy demand environment. The industry has been struggling, as distributors have refrained from purchasing material in excess of their inventory amid a supply glut fueled by domestic production and imports.

The two steel makers are seeking to revive Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after it was blocked by the Biden administration.

Activist investor Ancora Holdings is waging a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel. Ancora unveiled a plan that would rally shareholders around a plan to oust U.

Activist investor Ancora has nominated nine candidates to U.S. Steel's board of directors, as it looks to oust company CEO David Burritt and push the American steelmaker to back out of a $14.9 billion merger deal with Japan's Nippon Steel.

Ancora Holdings Group, with $10 billion in assets, reported acquiring a 0.18% stake in the Pittsburgh company. It said Monday that U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and the company’s board have prioritized a sale to Nippon because they stand to receive more than $100 million if it goes forward.

Activist investor Ancora Holdings wants US Steel ( NYSE: X) to scuttle its planned more than $14 billion sale to Nippon Steel ( OTCPK:NPSCY) after it was blocked by former President Joe Biden.

Nucor may be interested in acquiring parts of U.S. Steel if the $14.9 billion deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel falls through.