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Get filing alertsWorthington Steel clears final hurdle for Klöckner acquisition, set to close June 3
Filed May 27, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
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German Federal Cartel Office granted merger control clearance on May 27, 2026, satisfying the last regulatory condition needed to complete the Klöckner acquisition.
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Transaction expected to close June 3, 2026, with all conditions in the offer document now satisfied, marking the start of integration activities.
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Summary
Worthington Steel received the final regulatory approval needed to complete its acquisition of Klöckner, with Germany's Federal Cartel Office granting merger control clearance on May 27, 2026. This was the last outstanding condition, and the company now expects to close the transaction on June 3, 2026. For shareholders, this marks a significant milestone in Worthington Steel's expansion strategy.
The deal will likely reshape the company's geographic footprint and market position once integration begins. Investors should watch for management's initial integration updates and any revised financial guidance following the June 3 closing, as these will provide early signals about whether the acquisition is tracking to deliver expected synergies and strategic benefits.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Worthington Steel received final German regulatory clearance for Klöckner acquisition, expects to close transaction June 3, 2026.
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On May 27, 2026, the German Federal Cartel Office granted merger control clearance in Germany for the Klöckner Acquisition, which was the final Regulatory Condition required for the closing of the Klöckner Acquisition.
Worthington Steel received the last required regulatory approval from Germany's Federal Cartel Office for its acquisition of Klöckner. This clearance satisfies all conditions set forth in the offer document, removing the final obstacle to completing the transaction.
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Accordingly, all conditions set forth in the offer document have been satisfied and the Company and BidCo expect to consummate the Klöckner Acquisition on June 3, 2026.
With all regulatory conditions now satisfied, Worthington Steel and its acquisition vehicle (BidCo) expect to complete the Klöckner acquisition on June 3, 2026. This provides investors with a specific timeline for when the transaction will close and when integration activities will begin.
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