RYI 8-K: Executive VP of Operations to Exit on July 31, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI) filed an 8-K dated 16 Jul 2025 announcing the departure of John Orth, Executive Vice President of Operations, who will step down from all roles on 31 Jul 2025. Under Item 5.02, the company confirms that Orth will receive severance consistent with his employment agreement.

• No successor or interim appointment was disclosed, leaving the operational leadership transition plan unspecified.
• The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or strategic updates; it is limited solely to the executive change.

The only direct financial implication is the severance payout, which is not quantified. Investors should monitor subsequent disclosures for succession details and any impact on Ryerson’s operations or strategy.

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TL;DR: EVP Operations exit is material but routine; lack of successor adds short-term execution risk; financial impact limited to contractual severance.

The Operations EVP oversees supply-chain efficiency, safety, and mill relationships—critical functions for a metals distributor like Ryerson. Orth’s sudden resignation without a named replacement introduces governance and continuity risk, particularly if operating conditions tighten. However, because the company cites no disputes and will honor standard severance, the event appears orderly rather than contentious. Absent quantified costs, balance-sheet impact should be immaterial. Market reaction will hinge on how swiftly Ryerson announces a competent successor and communicates any operational roadmap adjustments.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2025

Ryerson Holding Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-34735		26-1251524
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

227 W. Monroe St.
27th Floor
Chicago, Illinois		60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (312) 292-5000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized		RYI		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) John Orth, Executive Vice President of Operations of Ryerson Holding Corporation (the “Company”), is leaving the Company and stepping down from all positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, effective July 31, 2025. Mr. Orth will receive the severance benefits under his employment agreement.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: July 21, 2025

RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION
By:		/s/ James J. Claussen
		James. J. Claussen
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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