What is the BlueScope Steel SGH takeover proposal?

It is a joint approach by SGH and Steel Dynamics to acquire BlueScope and split its Australian and North American operations. Reports cite about A$13 billion in total value. The idea is that US assets command higher multiples, while domestic assets track the local cycle. The board is assessing the approach.

What premium could BSL.AX see if a deal proceeds?

We do not have a per-share offer yet. As a guide, a 20% uplift on A$24.45 implies A$29.34, and 30% implies A$31.79. Actual outcomes depend on terms, due diligence, and competitive tension. An ASX takeover premium often reflects certainty, break fees, and regulatory clarity.

What approvals would the deal need?

A scheme needs court and shareholder approval. Regulators would review competition impacts in Australia, and US antitrust agencies would assess product overlaps if STLD buys US assets. If foreign control of Australian assets is involved, foreign investment checks may apply. Timelines can extend if authorities request remedies.

How does this affect Steel Dynamics and peers?

For Steel Dynamics, the bid could add scale in flat-rolled and coated products, with synergy potential if spreads hold. Risks include integration and cycle turns. Peers will watch tariff policy and demand drivers. A split that values US assets higher may reinforce the current multiple gap across regions.

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BSL.AX Stock Today, January 07: SGH-STLD $13b Breakup Takeover Bid

ByHuzaifa Zahoor January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The BlueScope Steel SGH takeover is front and centre today as the board assesses a roughly A$13 billion joint proposal with Steel Dynamics that would split Australian and North American units. For BSL.AX holders, the questions are simple: is there an ASX takeover premium, how will tariffs influence value, and what approvals could stretch timing. We look at today’s price setup, the Steel Dynamics bid logic, and how a breakup could reset multiples across the two businesses.