"We have taken note of the ad-hoc release. Further decisions are a matter for the Supervisory Board. Martina Merz has the full confidence of the Foundation," it said in e-mailed comments.

Thyssenkrupp late on Tuesday said it would seek talks with current CEO Guido Kerkhoff to terminate his contract. [nL5N26F6W5]

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Tassilo Hummel)