- Klöckner & Co reported positive EBITDA of €11m for Q3 2009, its first quarter of profit since the beginning of the crisis, though volumes remained low. Gross margins increased from 16.8% in Q2 to 22.3% in Q3.
- Cost cutting measures achieved almost the full €100m net cost savings target for 2009, with reductions in personnel, shipping, and other operating expenses.
- Klöckner & Co strengthened its financial position through a €193m rights issue, converting its net debt position to a net cash position of €139m.
- The acquisition of Becker Stahl-Service Group was announced, a leading multi-