Worthington Steel (WS) Enters Acquisition Agreement with Kloeckner & Co, Shares Surge 6.9%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Acquisition Agreement: Worthington Steel Inc has entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Kloeckner & Co, planning a voluntary public offer to acquire all outstanding shares at €11 per share ($12.8), with management support and existing leadership expected to remain post-closing, thereby enhancing the company's market position and future growth potential.
- Stock Surge: Following the acquisition announcement, Worthington Steel's shares jumped 6.9% to $41.43, reflecting positive market expectations and increased investor confidence, which may provide financial support for the company's future developments.
- Industry Dynamics: On the same trading day, Kopin Corp shares rose 17.1% to $3.46, and ImmunityBio Inc shares increased by 17% to $4.62, indicating strong demand in the biotech and manufacturing sectors, potentially creating more investment opportunities for related companies.
- Positive Market Reaction: The overall market showed mixed performance, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points, demonstrating continued investor interest and confidence in tech stocks, which may create a favorable market environment for Worthington Steel's acquisition plans.
Analyst Views on IBRX
Wall Street analysts forecast IBRX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBRX is 7.33 USD with a low forecast of 5.00 USD and a high forecast of 9.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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3 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 6.210
Low
5.00
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7.33
High
9.00
Current: 6.210
Low
5.00
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7.33
High
9.00
About IBRX
Immunitybio, Inc. is a vertically integrated, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies and vaccines that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. Using its applied science and platforms to treat cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies to reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. Its platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to attack cancer and infectious pathogens by activating both the innate immune system, including NK cells, dendritic cells, and macrophages, as well as the adaptive immune system comprising B and T cells, in an orchestrated manner. Its platforms for the development of biologic product candidates include antibody-cytokine fusion proteins, vaccine vectors, and cell therapies. Its biologic commercial product candidate, Anktiva, is an IL-15 superagonist antibody-cytokine fusion protein.
About the author
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.
