EANS-Adhoc: Klöckner & Co SE / Klöckner & Co SE acquires Macsteel Service Centers USA and elevates itself into the top 3 steel distributors and service centers in North America

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Company Information/Acquisition

29.04.2011

Duisburg, April 29, 2011 - After a successful due diligence process
and having obtained the required antitrust approvals, Klöckner & Co
completes the acquisition of Macsteel Service Centers USA, Inc.
("MSCUSA"). MSCUSA is a leading U.S. steel service center focused on
flat products. In the 2011 fiscal year, the company anticipates sales
of approximately USD1.8bn. With this acquisition, Klöckner & Co
doubles its sales and branch outlets in North America. It will become
one of the top three U.S. steel and metal distributors. The product
portfolio, which thus far has concentrated on long products and
plate, will now be extended to include a substantial share in flat
rolled products for both ferrous and non-ferrous. From now on, the
US-American country organization contributes around 30% to Group
sales. The product portfolio as well as the geographical coverage are
complementary to current activities. The acquisition consistently
follows the strategy "Klöckner & Co 2020" to expand into the more
value added steel service center segment.

Key financial data on the acquisition: The maximum cash purchase
price that will be paid for the equity is USD660m. In addition, debt
(including pension liabilities) amounting to USD258m will be assumed.
The resulting enterprise value of USD918m corresponds to around 7
times the expected fiscal year 2011 EBITDA before synergies. If
MSCUSA posts EBITDA of less than USD120m in fiscal year 2011, then
the purchase price will be reduced by up to USD60m. MSCUSA will be
consolidated effective May 1, 2011. The acquisition will immediately
be earnings accretive, also because no significant integration
charges are expected. The expected annual cost synergies will be in
the lower double-digit USD-range and are primarily expected in
procurement and administration. These synergies will be fully
reflected in earnings beginning in fiscal year 2012.

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Dr. Thilo Theilen
Leiter Investor Relations
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E-Mail: thilo.theilen@kloeckner.de

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