Worthington Steel, Inc.

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $1.2 Billion
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility
$700 Million
Senior Secured Term Loan B
$700 Million
Senior Secured Notes
Client & Transactional Partners Worthington Steel, Inc.
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner

Summary

On June 25, 2026, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed on the syndication of a $1.2 billion Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility inclusive of a $650 million committed accordion, a $700 million Senior Secured Term Loan B, and the offering of $700 million of Senior Secured Notes in support of Worthington Steel Inc.’s (Worthington Steel or the Company) acquisition of Kloeckner & Co SE (Kloeckner). Proceeds will be used to fund the acquisition, refinance existing indebtedness, and pay transaction-related fees and expenses. KBCM acted as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on the transaction.

Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel is one of North America’s premier value-added metals processors, with a diversified range of highly technical products and services including carbon flat-rolled steel processing, toll processing, electrical steel laminations, and tailor welded products. Worthington Steel partners with customers across diverse end markets, including automotive, construction, infrastructure, sustainable energy, machinery, and equipment. The Company maintains a broad geographic footprint, operating 37 manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employing ~6,000 globally.

Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Kloeckner is a leading global distributor and service center for steel and metal products. Kloeckner partners with customers across end markets including construction, automotive, energy, and general manufacturing, delivering value-added services such as warehousing, processing, and supply chain management. Kloeckner operates 110+ distribution and processing facilities across North America and Europe and has ~6,100 employees globally.

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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