Worthington Steel Launches $900M Senior Secured Notes Offering to Fund Kloeckner Acquisition

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Worthington Steel announced a $900 million senior secured notes offering to finance its pending acquisition of Kloeckner & Co SE, repay existing debt, and for general working capital.

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• Notes Offering Launched

  Worthington Steel's subsidiary, WS Escrow LLC, commenced a private offering of $900 million in senior secured notes due 2033.

• Funding Kloeckner Acquisition

  Proceeds are primarily intended to finance the pending acquisition of German metals trader Kloeckner & Co SE, including consideration and minority shareholder payments.

• Debt Repayment & Working Capital

  Funds will also be used to repay existing indebtedness of both Worthington Steel and Kloeckner, and for general working capital purposes.

• Acquisition Contingency

  The notes offering is not conditioned on the Kloeckner acquisition's consummation, but a special mandatory redemption applies if the acquisition is not completed by March 12, 2027.

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This substantial debt offering, representing over 44% of Worthington Steel's market capitalization, is a critical step in funding the previously announced acquisition of Kloeckner & Co SE. The proceeds will also be used to repay existing indebtedness and for working capital, providing significant financial flexibility for the combined entity. The offering is not contingent on the acquisition's closing, but the notes are subject to special mandatory redemption if the acquisition is not completed by March 2027. This financing enables Worthington Steel to move forward with its strategic expansion in Europe and North America.