Liberty Galati will be sold through direct negotiations after two failed auctions, price slashed from €700 million to €444 million. Three investors—Umbrărescu, Metinvest, & Jindal—express interest. A creditors meeting convenes 8-9 August, negotiations starting September. Tolling agreements Glencore & Kayseri Metal Center enable gradual restart, with 500,000 metric tons of slabs potentially bringing 450 employees back to work.