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ATI INC 8-K Report (Jun 2, 2004)

Filed June 2, 2004For Securities:ATI

Summary

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) has announced the completion of its acquisition of certain assets from J&L Specialty Steel, LLC, effective June 1, 2004. This strategic move is a significant development for the company, aimed at expanding its operational footprint and product offerings within the specialty steel sector. The acquisition's closing was contingent upon and followed the ratification of a new labor agreement by the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) for employees at both ATI Allegheny Ludlum and the acquired J&L facilities, indicating a resolution of labor relations that could foster smoother integration. Investors should note that this acquisition is accompanied by an amendment to ATI's senior secured domestic revolving credit facility, which became effective at the closing. This suggests that financing for the acquisition has been secured and integrated into the company's existing credit arrangements. The filing also includes the press release detailing the acquisition and the amendment to the credit facility as exhibits, providing further detail for interested parties. This transaction is a key step in ATI's growth strategy and may impact future financial performance and market positioning.

Key Highlights

  • 1ATI completed the acquisition of certain assets from J&L Specialty Steel, LLC on June 1, 2004.
  • 2The acquisition's closing was finalized after the USWA ratified a new labor agreement for relevant employees.
  • 3The new labor agreement covers employees at ATI Allegheny Ludlum and former J&L facilities.
  • 4An amendment to ATI's senior secured domestic revolving credit facility became effective upon the acquisition's closing.
  • 5The filing includes the press release announcing the acquisition as an exhibit.
  • 6The amendment to the revolving credit facility is also provided as an exhibit for review.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event reported is the completion of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated's (ATI) acquisition of certain assets from J&L Specialty Steel, LLC, which became effective on June 1, 2004.

A key condition was the ratification of a new progressive labor agreement by the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) represented employees at both ATI Allegheny Ludlum and the former J&L facilities, which occurred on May 28, 2004.

The acquisition was facilitated by an amendment to ATI's senior secured domestic revolving credit facility, which became effective on the same date as the acquisition closing. This amendment is filed as an exhibit to the report.

More details can be found in the exhibits filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K. Specifically, Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated June 1, 2004, announcing the acquisition's completion, and Exhibit 99.2 is the First Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement.