• Kloeckner shareholders failed to approve the domination and profit and loss transfer agreement with Worthington Steel’s subsidiary, preventing it from taking effect.
• The buyer retains approximately 62% of Kloeckner’s share capital and voting rights following its June 3, 2026, takeover and subsequent delisting offer.
• Kloeckner’s financial results remain consolidated since the majority-stake acquisition in June 2026; financing arrangements are unaffected.
• The vote changes the timing and scope of potential synergies, particularly near term, but leaves the acquisition strategy unchanged.
• Integration efforts will proceed within the existing ownership and governance structure, focusing on commercial and operational opportunities.

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