SGH Bids A$13.15 Billion for BlueScope, Shares Hit 17-Year High
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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- Acquisition Proposal: Australian conglomerate SGH has made a A$13.15 billion ($8.83 billion) bid for BlueScope, aiming to broaden its industrial footprint, which has driven BlueScope's shares up 21.5% to A$29.710, marking a 17-year high since October 2008.
- Market Reaction: Following the cash offer of A$30 per share from SGH and U.S.-based Steel Dynamics on December 12, BlueScope's stock experienced its largest intraday percentage gain since February 2016, reflecting strong market optimism regarding the acquisition.
- Business Restructuring Plan: SGH intends to acquire all of BlueScope's shares while divesting its North American operations to Steel Dynamics, indicating a strategic belief that BlueScope's Australian and North American businesses are incompatible and would be more valuable separately.
- Shareholder Background: SGH's major shareholder, Kerry Stokes, owns about 50% of the company and controls Boral and other large firms, highlighting his significant influence and resource integration capabilities within the Australian market.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
