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 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 preparing to wage a proxy battle at U.S. Steel and wants the company to turn the page from its failed marriage with Nippon Steel, according to people familiar with the matter.

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.

(Reuters) -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.

The exact size of Ancora's stake in U.S. Steel could not be determined. The activist investor also intends to rally shareholders around a plan to oust U.S. Steel's top boss David Burritt, the report said.

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.

The asset management firm Ancora is challenging Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of US Steel following its purchase of a 0.18% stake in the American company. Ancora has accused the US Steel board and CEO David Burritt of pushing the $15 billion deal with Nippon Steel due to a potential $100 million windfall they'll receive if the deal closes.