Form 8-K
8-K — Worthington Steel, Inc.
Accession: 0001193125-26-427201
Filed: 2026-10-21
Period: 2026-10-21
CIK: 0001968487
SIC: 3310 (STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 21, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
001-41830
92-2632000
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
100 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, Ohio
43085
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 840-3462
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Shares, without par value
WS
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 21, 2026, the Company issued a press release. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Document Description
99.1
Press Release dated October 21, 2026.*
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*
Furnished herewith and not filed.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
Date: October 21, 2026
By:
/s/ Joseph Y. Heuer
Name:
Joseph Y. Heuer
Title:
Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
Worthington Steel Issues Statement Ahead of Kloeckner & Co Extraordinary General Meeting
COLUMBUS, OHIO (October 21, 2026) – In relation to the upcoming extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of Klöckner & Co SE (Kloeckner)
and in response to investor inquiries, especially as it concerns the vote on the implementation of a domination and profit and loss transfer agreement (DPLTA), Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE: WS) makes the following statement:
The EGM will take place as planned on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, including agenda item two, the vote on the implementation of a DPLTA.
Should the vote on the DPLTA not achieve the required 75% majority of the capital represented, Worthington Steel will not pursue another vote on the
implementation of a DPLTA for at least one year from the date of the upcoming EGM.
About Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) is one of North America’s leading value-added metals processing and manufacturing companies. The company partners with
customers to deliver specialized, highly technical solutions across carbon flat-rolled steel, aluminum, stainless steel, long products, heavy plate and electrical steel, to solve complex challenges across a broad range of industries.
Worthington Steel employs approximately 12,000 people and operates approximately 150 facilities, primarily in North America, with additional operations in
Europe and Asia. The company combines extensive processing expertise with advanced manufacturing technologies, including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, electrical steel laminations, fabrication and precision
processing.
Guided by its people-first Philosophy and a commitment to safety, innovation and continuous improvement, Worthington Steel creates long-term
value by delivering trusted solutions for customers, opportunities for employees, returns for shareholders and strength for the communities where it operates.
Important Information: On September 8, 2026, Worthington Steel and Kloeckner & Co entered into a Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer
Agreement (“DPLTA”), which remains subject to approval by Kloeckner shareholders and the registration with the competent commercial register before becoming effective. Until the DPLTA becomes effective, Kloeckner continues to operate
independently. The employee and facility counts above reflect the expected combined organization following the DPLTA becoming effective.
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Worthington Steel
October 21, 2026
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Safe Harbor Statement
Worthington Steel wishes to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
“Act”). Statements by Worthington Steel which are not historical information constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks, uncertainties and impacts described from time to time in Worthington Steel’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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