The SGH Ltd (ASX: SGH) share price is in focus today after the company confirmed a joint proposal with Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ: STLD) to acquire BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) for an all-cash offer of $30 per share, representing a 27% premium to BlueScope’s last close and valuing the deal at $13.2 billion.
What did SGH report?
- Confirmed a Non-Binding Indicative Offer (NBIO) to acquire 100% of BlueScope Steel Ltd for $30.00 per share in cash
- The offer represents a 27% premium to BlueScope’s last close and a 33% premium to its 3-month and 52-week average prices
- Total equity value of the deal is $13.2 billion (AUD)
- Following the proposed transaction, SGH would retain BlueScope’s Australian, Asian, and Pacific businesses while Steel Dynamics acquires North American operations
- No new equity required; funding to be sourced from existing cash reserves and debt
What else do investors need to know?
The SGH and Steel Dynamics proposal would see BlueScope’s North American operations on-sold to Steel Dynamics, while SGH retains the Australia and Rest of World businesses. The exclusive partnership between SGH and Steel Dynamics is subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals typical of deals of this size.
SGH intends to offer current BlueScope directors board positions for continuity and plans to keep key management in place for the ongoing Australian business. The companies emphasise that there is no certainty the proposal will lead to a binding agreement, and the offer price will adjust down for any BlueScope dividends paid after 12 December 2025.
What did SGH management say?
Ryan Stokes, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of SGH, said:
We believe BlueScope’s Australian business is a strong strategic fit for SGH and we have a proven track record of driving performance improvement in domestic industrial businesses. We intend to leverage our disciplined operating model and capital allocation approach to deliver better outcomes for stakeholders.
What’s next for SGH?
SGH and Steel Dynamics will commence confirmatory due diligence, having committed substantial resources to progress the transaction. SGH will update investors as developments arise and has already lined up financial and legal advisors to support the process.
There is no guarantee the proposal advances to a definitive agreement, but both companies are confident in their ability to secure regulatory and shareholder approvals. Investors should watch for further updates as negotiations proceed.
SGH share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, SGH shares have declined 1%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 6% over the same period.
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