SGH, Steel Dynamics raise buyout offer for BlueScope Steel to $10.6 billion

Core Viewpoint - SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have made a final takeover bid of A$15 billion ($10.62 billion) for BlueScope Steel, offering A$32.35 per share, which is a 15.5% premium over their previous offer of A$30 per share [1]. Group 1: Offer Details - The new offer represents SGH and Steel Dynamics' best and final bid in the absence of a superior competing proposal for BlueScope Steel [1]. - The cash offer excludes dividends and is aimed at BlueScope shareholders [1]. Group 2: Financial Context - The total bid of A$15 billion translates to approximately $10.62 billion, with the exchange rate noted as $1 = 1.4118 Australian dollars [1].