Algoma Steel Inc. Announces Pricing of US$350 Million 9.125% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2029

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma”), a fully integrated producer of hot and cold rolled steel products including sheet and plate, announced today that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Algoma Steel Inc. (“ASI”), has priced its previously announced offering of US$350 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued at a price of 100% of their face amount, for gross proceeds of US$350 million, and will bear interest at the rate of 9.125% per year. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior secured basis by ASI’s immediate parent company and all of ASI’s subsidiaries. ASI intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, adding strength and flexibility to its balance sheet. The offering of the Notes is expected to close on or about April 5, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.