The company SIJ - Slovenska industrija jekla, d.d. hereby publishes a joint media release of the SIJ Group concluded with its certain creditor banks, as well as the shareholders of the parent company SIJ d.d.
During the meeting convened by NLB as coordinator of the lenders, SIJ Group, its owners (Dilon and SDH) and SID, it was agreed that it is in the interest of all stakeholders to proceed as a priority with finalizing the long-term financing structure.
As stemming from the last publications, the company SIJ d.d. informed the interested public that for several months there have been constructive discussions taking place between the SIJ Group and the banks on achieving a long-term refinancing solution for the group (the so-called "Refinancing Solution") as a necessity to overcome challenging market conditions.
On 27 August 2025, the company announced that its largest production companies SIJ Acroni d.o.o. and SIJ Metal Ravne d.o.o. with the banks NLB d.d., UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d., OTP banka d.d. and SID – Slovenian Export and Development Bank, d.d, Ljubljana have also successfully reached an agreement on providing additional liquidity in the amount of EUR 25 million to support operations. The transaction is in accordance with the planned timetable, which is now being followed by discussions to find a comprehensive refinancing solution that will be aimed at providing a stable long-term financial platform for the group. This is in the interest of all stakeholders and what will enable SIJ Group to continue its commitment to responsible management, long-term sustainable business and protecting the social security of employees.
The published information will also be available online at www.sij.si for a period of no less than 5 years together with the company's previous publications in the similar materially related content.
Ljubljana, 9 September 2025
The Management Board of SIJ d.d.
