The company’s bottom line took a hit of $1.31 per share due to the impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, alongside costs linked to the acquisition of Kloeckner. When these one-time factors are removed, adjusted earnings stand at 74 cents a share. Despite the net loss, net sales climbed to $929.2 million, up from $832.9 million in the same period last year. CEO Geoff Gilmore attributed this top-line strength to increased direct business volumes and higher pricing, which helped counter a dip in toll processing volumes.

Strategic consolidation remains a priority, evidenced by the June 3 completion of the company's 62% stake acquisition in Kloeckner. This transaction, valued at $2.4 billion, reflects a broader push to integrate value-added solutions into the firm’s core operations even as the company navigates the immediate costs of its recent corporate restructuring.