On Feb. 3, 2026, Jon J. Bowsher, Director of Worthington Steel (WS 3.77%), acquired 2,500 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase, as reported in the SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares traded (direct) | 2,500 |
| Transaction value | ~$100,375 |
| Post-transaction shares (direct) | 17,893 |
| Post-transaction value (direct ownership) | ~$794,628 |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($40.15); post-transaction value based on Feb. 3, 2026 market close ($794,628.13).
Key questions
- What proportion of Jon J. Bowsher's direct holdings did this purchase represent?
The acquisition increased Bowsher's direct ownership by 16.24%, moving his stake from 15,393 to 17,893 shares. - Were any indirect or derivative instruments involved in this transaction?
No, the filing exclusively reflects direct ownership, with no participation by trusts, LLCs, or options. - How does the transaction's pricing compare to the market on the day of purchase?
Post-transaction, the weighted average purchase price was $40.15 per share, which was below the market open and close prices on Feb. 3, 2026. - What is the immediate impact on Bowsher's overall equity exposure in Worthington Steel?
Post-transaction, Bowsher's direct holdings are valued at approximately $794,628.13, representing 0.0352% of the company's shares outstanding as of Feb. 3, 2026.
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Key Data Points
Company overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.27B |
| Net income (TTM) | $125.10M |
| Dividend yield | 1.54% |
| 1-year price change (as of Feb. 28, 2026) | 48.59% |
Company snapshot
Worthington Steel operates as a steel processor in North America, offering carbon flat-rolled steel, tailor-welded blanks, electrical steel laminations, and aluminum tailor-welded blanks. The company serves automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and energy sectors across North America by supplying a variety of steel products.
What this transaction means for investors
Worthington Steel is nearing closer to completion of its acquisition deal with German steel producer Kloeckner & Co. In mid-February 2026, the board members of Kloeckner gave their approval of the proposed deal, which is expected to be finalized by the second half of 2026.
Worthington is expected to purchase the company for $2.4 billion, offering shareholders in the German stock market approximately $13 worth of cash per share. The deal is expected to make the combined entity the second-largest steel center in North America, as Kloeckner currently operates approximately 110 sites across North America and Europe.
With a strong value in steel processing and a key contributor to the automotive, construction, and tech sectors, Worthington Steel will become even more coveted, thanks to its greater resources and assets. The stock has remained consistent since its IPO in December 2023, with share prices rising every year since, and is already up 19% in 2026 (as of Feb. 28).
