Kaiser Aluminum Corporation issued $500,000,000 aggregate principal of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2034. The notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries.
The notes mature on March 1, 2034. Interest accrues from November 5, 2025 and is payable semiannually on March 1 and September 1, beginning March 1, 2026. The company may redeem the notes on or after March 1, 2029 at established prices; before that date, it may redeem up to 40% with equity offering proceeds at 105.875%, or redeem otherwise at 100% plus accrued interest and a make‑whole premium.
Certain asset sales or a specified change of control with a ratings decline require an offer to purchase the notes. The indenture includes customary covenants and events of default, allowing the trustee or holders of at least 25% of principal to accelerate. The company noted customary relationships with initial purchasers and issued a press release announcing completion.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announced it has priced $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2034 in a private offering exempt from registration. The company expects to close the offering on November 5, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Kaiser Aluminum intends to use the net proceeds, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility and/or cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding amounts of its 4.625% senior notes due 2028. This transaction replaces nearer‑term debt with new notes carrying a stated 5.875% coupon and a 2034 maturity.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announced plans to offer $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there is no assurance it will be consummated.
The company intends to use the net proceeds, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility and/or cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding amounts of its 4.625% senior notes due 2028. The announcement does not constitute an offer to sell the new notes or a solicitation to buy them, and it is not a notice of redemption for the 2028 notes.
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) reported stronger Q3 results. Net sales were $843.5 million versus $747.7 million a year ago, with operating income up to $48.8 million from $13.2 million. Net income rose to $39.5 million, or $2.38 diluted EPS, compared with $0.54. Year‑to‑date, net sales reached $2,444.0 million and operating income was $128.2 million.
Operating cash flow for the first nine months was $132.0 million against capital expenditures of $106.4 million. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ended at $37.0 million; long‑term debt, net, was $1,042.9 million. Total liabilities were $1,786.0 million and stockholders’ equity was $806.1 million at September 30, 2025. The company declared $0.77 per share in each of the first three quarters.
The company changed its inventory method to weighted average cost (from LIFO) effective January 1, 2025, applied retrospectively. Hedging activity reduced cost of products sold in Q3, with a $10.0 million net gain reclassified from AOCI. Revolving credit facility availability was $560.4 million, and the facility was amended on October 14, 2025. Shares outstanding were 16,206,255 as of October 20, 2025.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation furnished an 8-K announcing preliminary, unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The results are provided via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 2.02.
The Item 2.02 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated into other filings unless specifically stated. Exhibits include the press release and the Inline XBRL cover page file.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation entered into Amendment No. 5 to its asset‑based credit agreement, modifying its revolving facility and key terms. The maturity date now extends to the earlier of March 1, 2028 (with conditions tied to the Company’s senior notes due 2028) or October 14, 2030. The amendment also adjusts the unused line fee to 0.20%–0.25% per annum based on average usage.
The facility permits borrowings up to the lesser of $575 million and the borrowing base, and allows the Company to request up to an additional $200 million in revolving commitments, plus a potential FILO tranche, subject to conditions and lender agreement. Interest is based on a base rate or SOFR + 125–150 bps (or base + 25–50 bps), depending on availability. The agreement includes customary covenants and events of default; if minimum availability thresholds are not met, a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0x applies. The facility is secured by a first‑priority lien on substantially all accounts receivable, inventory, and related assets.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announced that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on November 14, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 24, 2025. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 and noted that the information is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
James D. Hoffman, a director of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU), reported two equity awards received on 09/18/2025. He was granted 1,363 restricted shares under the Kaiser Aluminum 2021 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan; those restrictions will lapse on September 18, 2026. He also received 1,022 shares elected in lieu of his annual cash retainer, priced at $77.03 per share (the 20-trading-day average closing price prior to 09/18/2025). Following these transactions he beneficially owns 2,385 shares directly.
James D. Hoffman filed an initial Form 3 reporting his relationship to Kaiser Aluminum Corp (KALU) as a director. The event date is 09/18/2025 and the form is signed 09/19/2025. The filing states no securities are beneficially owned by the reporting person at the time of the statement.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation appointed James D. Hoffman, former CEO of Reliance, Inc., to its board of directors effective September 18, 2025. He will serve as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Hoffman brings more than 43 years of metals distribution, fabrication and service center experience, including extensive work in carbon steels, alloys, aluminum and stainless products, and about three decades in strategy development and acquisitions. He will serve on the board’s compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees and receive standard non-employee director compensation, prorated for his partial-year service.