[8-K] Worthington Steel, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) filed an 8-K covering three key developments:

• Item 2.02: Furnished Q4 and full-year FY 2025 results and accompanying materials (Exhibits 99.1-99.3). Figures were not included in the 8-K text but GAAP and non-GAAP reconciliations are provided in the exhibits.
• Item 5.02: Long-time director Carl A. Nelson Jr. will retire on 9/24/25; Mark C. Davis was appointed to the Board and Audit Committee, expanding the board to 12 members.
• Item 8.01: Board declared a $0.16 per-share quarterly cash dividend, payable 9/26/25 to holders of record on 9/12/25.

No disagreements or related-party transactions were reported. The information under Item 2.02 is furnished, not filed, limiting Exchange Act liability.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Earnings released, dividend steady, no guidance figures disclosed in 8-K.

Investors received headline FY 2025 results via Exhibit 99.1, yet the filing omits hard numbers, making immediate financial impact unclear. Continuous dividend of $0.16 signals stable cash generation but offers limited yield expansion. The call transcript (99.2) and investor deck (99.3) likely hold forward-looking details; until reviewed, valuation adjustments should be modest. Absence of guidance within the core filing keeps market reaction tempered.

Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Board refresh adds audit expertise; no red flags detected.

Naming Mark C. Davis, an M&A-seasoned executive, modestly strengthens the Audit Committee ahead of FY 2026. Carl Nelson’s orderly retirement suggests routine succession. Compensation parity with existing non-employee directors maintains governance consistency. No Regulation S-K 404 related-party issues surfaced. Overall, governance impact is neutral and should not alter shareholder voting dynamics.

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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): June 24, 2025

WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Ohio			001-41830	92-2632000
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road
Columbus, Ohio				43085
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 840-3462

(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 Shares, without par value		WS		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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On June 25, 2025, Worthington Steel, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our” and “registrant”) issued a news release (the “Financial News Release”) reporting results for the three months and fiscal year ended May 31, 2025 (the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025). A copy of the Financial News Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

We conducted a conference call on June 26, 2025, to discuss our fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 unaudited financial results and address certain matters related to our outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. A copy of the transcript of the conference call is included herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. During the conference call, we referenced an investor presentation that was made available on our website throughout the conference call. The investor presentation is included herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

We have included both financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and non-GAAP financial measures in the Financial News Release, the investor presentation and the conference call to provide investors with additional information that we believe allows for increased comparability of the performance of our ongoing operations from period to period. Please see the Financial News Release and the investor presentation for further explanations of why we use the non-GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless we specifically state that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporate the information by reference into a filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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

On June 24, 2025, Carl A. Nelson Jr., informed our Board of Directors (the “Board”) that he will retire from the Board effective as of September 24, 2025. There were no disagreements between the Company and Mr. Nelson related to his retirement.

On June 25, 2025, the Board appointed Mark C. Davis, who currently serves as Co-Chair of Lank Acquisition Corp, as a director to fill the director’s office created by the Board increasing its size to 12 members pursuant to our Amended Regulations. Mr. Davis will serve until our 2027 annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. In connection with his appointment, the Board also appointed Mr. Davis to serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

There were no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Davis and any other persons, pursuant to which Mr. Davis was selected as a director. No information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K with respect to Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis will receive the same compensation as our other non-employee directors, as such is described in our proxy statement relating to our 2024 annual meeting of shareholders, prorated for the period between his appointment and the date of our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Davis is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 25, 2025, we issued a news release (the “Dividend Release”) reporting that our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend was declared on June 25, 2025, and is payable on September 26, 2025, to our shareholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2025. A copy of the Dividend Release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.5.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News Release of Worthington Steel, Inc. issued on June 25, 2025 (Financial News Release)
99.2	Transcript of Worthington Steel, Inc. Earnings Conference Call held on June 26, 2025
99.3	Investor Presentation of Worthington Steel, Inc., dated June 25, 2025

99.4	News Release of Worthington Steel, Inc. issued on June 25, 2025 (Director Appointment Release)
99.5	News Release of Worthington Steel, Inc. issued on June 25, 2025 (Dividend Release)
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SIGNATURES

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

			WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.
Date:	June 27, 2025	By:	/s/ Joseph Y. Heuer
			Joseph Y. Heuer Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

When did WS report its fiscal 2025 earnings?

Worthington Steel furnished its Q4 and full-year FY 2025 results on June 25, 2025 via Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.

What dividend did WS declare on June 25, 2025?

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable September 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 12, 2025.

Who is joining WS's Board and Audit Committee?

Mark C. Davis, currently Co-Chair of Lank Acquisition Corp, was appointed director and Audit Committee member effective June 25, 2025.

Which director is retiring from WS and when?

Carl A. Nelson Jr. informed the Board he will retire effective September 24, 2025.

Did WS provide non-GAAP reconciliations?

Yes. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.3 include GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations to enhance period-to-period comparability.