A key highlight from the report was the performance of ArcelorMittal's suppliers. In the fourth quarter of 2023, these suppliers recorded an impressive 4. 57% increase in sales year-on-year, coupled with a sequential growth of 7.01%. Such figures are a testament to the healthy demand dynamics that underpin ArcelorMittal?s supply chain. Moreover, net margins for the company?s suppliers reflected an upward trend, rising to 8.2%, up from 7.01% in the previous quarter. This improvement in profitability not only indicates better efficiency and cost management but also positions the suppliers favorably as they adapt to the evolving market landscape.