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Worthington Steel signs domination and profit transfer agreement with Kloeckner
Worthington Steel, Inc.
- DPLTA: Worthington Steel GmbH to control Kloeckner, absorb profits/losses; effective no earlier than Jan 1, 2027.
- Outside Kloeckner shareholders get EUR 11.00/share cash or EUR 0.67 annual payment (gross) per share.
- Requires approval by at least 75% of share capital at Kloeckner EGM expected Oct 23, 2026.
- Follows Worthington takeover offer completed June 3, 2026 and Kloeckner delisting from Frankfurt on Aug 12, 2026.
- Registration with German commercial register needed; shareholder litigation could delay effectiveness.