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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD), a steel producer with an $18.78 billion market capitalization, has successfully completed a significant financial transaction, issuing $1 billion in notes, the company announced today. The offering comprises $600 million of 5.250% Notes due in 2035 and $400 million of 5.750% Notes due in 2055. The proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying existing debt, specifically the company’s $400 million 2.400% Senior Notes that are set to mature in June 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a conservative debt profile with total debt-to-capital ratio of 16%, while its liquid assets exceed short-term obligations.
Theresa E. Wagler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Steel Dynamics, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the offering. "This transaction furthers our long-term strategy to provide a strong capital foundation in support of our teams, customers, shareholders, and our continued growth," Wagler stated. She emphasized the company’s commitment to maintaining investment grade credit ratings, which she believes enables access to lower-cost and longer-term capital, thus enhancing financial strength and creating value. The company’s financial health is rated as "GOOD" by InvestingPro, with a current ratio of 2.53 and a 22-year track record of consistent dividend payments.
The joint book-running managers for the offering included prominent financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and Truist Securities, Inc.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in North America, generating annual revenue of $17.54 billion. The company’s vast portfolio includes steel production and metal recycling facilities across the United States and Mexico. Its products range from various steel sheets, structural beams, rails, and engineered bar-quality steel to cold finished steel and merchant bar products. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock appears slightly undervalued. Investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which provides detailed analysis of Steel Dynamics and 1,400+ other top US stocks, helping transform complex Wall Street data into actionable intelligence.
The company’s press release also contained forward-looking statements regarding future events and the company’s performance. These statements are based on current information and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.
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In other recent news, President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, which is set to take effect immediately. This move has led to a rise in shares of U.S.-based steel and aluminum companies, including U.S. Steel, Nucor, Steel Dynamics, Alcoa, and Century Aluminum. The tariff decision is part of a broader strategy to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Wolfe Research upgraded Steel Dynamics’ stock rating from Underperform to Peer Perform, citing revised steel price projections due to the tariff announcement. The firm anticipates that Steel Dynamics will benefit from increased steel prices and improved free cash flow in the coming years. Additionally, Japan and Australia have requested exemptions from these tariffs, but President Trump has indicated that no exceptions will be granted. The market’s positive response to these developments reflects investor confidence in the potential benefits for U.S. metal producers. Meanwhile, U.S. Steel’s shares surged further following reports that Nippon Steel might propose changes in its acquisition plans for the company.
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