Koppers Holdings (KOP) Stock

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.

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.

PITTSBURGH , Dec. 4, 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 Singular Research Conference, which will be held in San Francisco, on December 12, 2024.  Koppers management will be represented by Bradley Pearce, Chief Accounting Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.

The mean of analysts' price targets for Koppers (KOP) points to a 70.1% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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