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This deal is consistent with KOP's continued efforts to optimize its capital structure, allowing it to lower interest expenses through repricing.

Fifth Consecutive Year of Recognition and Highest Ranking Ever PITTSBURGH , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named to America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 list by Newsweek magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Koppers achieved its highest placement ever, ranking No.

Reduces Interest Rate Margins by 50 Basis Points PITTSBURGH , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that the company successfully completed the repricing of its seven-year $495 million senior secured Term Loan B (TLB) due April 10, 2030. This transaction reduces the interest rate margins applicable to the TLB by 50 basis points, from 3.00% with a floor of 50 bps to 2.50% with a floor of 50 bps at adjusted Term SOFR Rate or adjusted Daily Simple SOFR.

Expanded Role to Encompass Responsibilities for Sustainability, Zero Harm, Risk Management and Strategic Planning PITTSBURGH , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the election of Stephanie Apostolou as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary for Koppers, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's Legal, Sustainability, Zero Harm, Risk Management and Strategic Planning functions, in addition to coordinating matters relating to the Board of Directors. Apostolou joined Koppers in 2011 as Corporate Counsel and subsequently served as Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary before being named General Counsel and Secretary in 2020.

Congratulates Leaders of Sustainability and Zero Harm PITTSBURGH , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the retirement of two senior leaders who, respectively, established sustainability and safety as central priorities of the company.  Leslie Hyde, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will retire effective March 31, 2025, and Joseph Dowd, Global Vice President Zero Harm, will retire effective February 28, 2025.

Consistent with Strategy to Optimize Business Portfolio and Enhance Free Cash Flow PITTSBURGH , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced that the company will discontinue phthalic anhydride production at its facility in Stickney, Illinois, in 2025. The decision, affecting approximately 25 employees, was driven by significant near-term capital spending requirements that could not be economically justified by end-market projections.

On September 30, 2024, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc., a renowned investment management firm, executed a significant transaction involving the sale of 870,902 shares of Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP, Financial). This move marked a reduction in their holdings, adjusting their position in the company to 1,192,580 shares.

PITTSBURGH , Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the upcoming Sidoti Small Cap Conference, which will be held virtually on September 19, 2024.

Koppers' 2Q24 results show negative YoY revenues in the PC and CMC segments, with management expecting continued challenges in these markets. Market drove Koppers' share price down after 1Q24 results, reaching a market cap of $700 million, which is considered a fair valuation ceiling. Debt increased to $945 million, raising concerns about leverage, while valuation remains fair but could become more opportunistic in the future.

Koppers (KOP) sees record sales in its Railroad and Utility Products and Services segment on higher pricing and increased crosstie and utility poles volumes in Q2.