Please find attached herewith announcement under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations for intimation of initiation of Arbitration Proceedings
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Two Spanish companies, Santander Coated Solutions S.L. and León Coated Solutions S.L., have filed a Request for Arbitration against John Cockerill India and its group entity John Cockerill Industry Metals before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris. The dispute stems from a January 2017 contract for the supply and erection of a Steel Pickling Line, Acid Regeneration Plant, Cold Rolling Mill and Galvanizing Line for a project in Santander, Spain. The claimants allege breach of contract terms and say amicable resolution efforts have failed. The financial impact and exact claim amount are yet to be determined, with management currently assessing whether the implications are material.
This is a legal dispute disclosure rather than an adverse ruling — no arbitration outcome or financial penalty has been decided yet. However, it introduces uncertainty around potential liabilities from an international contract, and investors should watch for updates on claim quantum and material impact as proceedings progress.