Market Chatter: Bekaert Explores Carveout of Chinese Manufacturing Plants

MT Newswires · 2d ago
07:01 AM EDT, 10/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- NV Bekaert (BEKB.BR) is considering separating its manufacturing facilities as part of a review process of its Chinese business, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Belgian steel wire manufacturer hired an adviser to explore a deal that could value the plants at billions of dollars. It is also weighing local partnerships to boost production and cut costs, though talks remain at an early stage and could still fall through. Bekaert did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)