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Sign InBlueScope Steel's board has officially rejected a joint takeover proposal valued at $11 billion from US-based Steel Dynamics and Seven Group Holdings (SGH). The Australian steelmaker stated that the current terms of the offer significantly undervalue the company's long-term potential and strategic assets. Chair Jane McAloon emphasized that while the current bid is insufficient, the board remains open to further engagement should the consortium address specific valuation concerns. This rejection signals a potential requirement for a sweetened offer to gain board approval, which often triggers a positive reaction in the target's stock price. Market analysts expect the move to support BlueScope's shares as investors anticipate a revised and more attractive proposal. The bidding consortium has not yet commented on whether they intend to increase their valuation following this initial rejection.