Worthington Steel Lowers Kloeckner Takeover Threshold to 57.5%, Extends Offer Period

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Worthington Steel amended its offer for Kloeckner & Co SE, lowering the acceptance threshold to 57.5% and extending the offer period, making the acquisition's completion highly probable.

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• Acceptance Threshold Reduced

  The minimum acceptance threshold for the takeover offer of Klöckner & Co SE was lowered from 65% to 57.5%.

• Offer Period Extended

  The acceptance period for the offer has been extended by two weeks, now expiring on March 26, 2026.

• Acquisition Nears Completion

  Worthington Steel has already secured approximately 56.9% of Kloeckner's shares, placing it very close to the new 57.5% threshold.

• Offer Price Unchanged

  Worthington Steel confirmed it will not increase the €11.00 per share offer price.

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This 8-K filing details a critical amendment to Worthington Steel's voluntary public cash takeover offer for German metals trader Klöckner & Co SE. By reducing the minimum acceptance threshold from 65% to 57.5% and extending the offer period, Worthington Steel significantly increases the likelihood of the acquisition's successful completion. The company has already secured 56.9% of Kloeckner's shares, placing it very close to the revised target. This move provides greater certainty for the strategic acquisition, which the company's CEO had previously expressed high confidence in.