Kennametal Inc. Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote & Other Events

Ticker: KMT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 30, 2025 · CIK: 55242

Kennametal Inc 8-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyKennametal Inc (KMT)
Form Type8-K
Filed DateOct 30, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages2
Reading Time3 min
Key Dollar Amounts$1.25
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update

Related Tickers: KMT

TL;DR

KMT filed an 8-K for shareholder votes and other corporate updates.

AI Summary

On October 28, 2025, Kennametal Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing a submission of matters to a vote of security holders, other events, and financial statements/exhibits. The filing does not disclose specific details of the vote, events, or financial performance but indicates these items were formally reported to the SEC.

Why It Matters

This filing signals that Kennametal Inc. is engaging in corporate actions requiring shareholder input and is providing updates on its financial and operational status.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not contain information that immediately suggests a change in the company's financial health or operational risk.

Key Players & Entities

  • Kennametal Inc. (company) — Registrant
  • October 28, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
  • Pennsylvania (location) — State of Incorporation
  • 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 (address) — Business and Mail Address

FAQ

What specific matters were submitted for a vote of Kennametal Inc.'s security holders on or before October 28, 2025?

The filing does not specify the exact matters submitted for a vote, only that such a submission occurred.

What were the 'Other Events' reported by Kennametal Inc. on October 28, 2025?

The filing indicates that 'Other Events' were reported but does not provide details on what those events were.

Does this 8-K filing contain preliminary or final financial statements for Kennametal Inc.?

The filing lists 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' as an item, but the specific content and nature (preliminary/final) are not detailed in the provided text.

What is Kennametal Inc.'s fiscal year end?

Kennametal Inc.'s fiscal year ends on June 30.

In which state is Kennametal Inc. incorporated?

Kennametal Inc. is incorporated in Pennsylvania.

Filing Stats: 684 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.6 · Accepted 2025-10-30 09:08:00

Key Financial Figures

  • $1.25 — ch registered Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share KMT New York Stock Exchange

Filing Documents

07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. At the Annual Meeting of Shareowners of Kennametal Inc. (the "Company") on October 28, 2025, the Company's Shareowners voted on the election of eight directors with terms to expire in 2026, the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The 72,443,421 shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting were voted as described below. I. The eight directors listed below were elected to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of Shareowners in 2026 and until their successors are duly elected and qualified by the following vote: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Joseph Alvarado 65,855,590 4,104,709 2,483,122 Shelley Bausch 69,715,244 245,055 2,483,122 Sanjay Chowbey 69,388,811 571,488 2,483,122 Douglas T. Dietrich 69,334,818 625,481 2,483,122 William M. Lambert 69,432,542 527,757 2,483,122 Lorraine M. Martin 69,193,889 766,410 2,483,122 Sagar A. Patel 67,284,091 2,676,208 2,483,122 Paul Sternlieb 69,015,807 944,492 2,483,122 II. The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 was approved by the following vote: For Against Abstained PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 70,958,013 1,350,152 135,256 III. The advisory vote on executive compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement, was approved on an advisory basis by the following vote: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes

Executive compensation 68,982,027 875,961 102,311 2,483,122

Executive compensation 68,982,027 875,961 102,311 2,483,122

01 Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events. On October 28, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.20 per share. The dividend is payable on November 24, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2025.

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Signatures

Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. KENNAMETAL INC. Date: October 30, 2025 By: /s/ Michelle R. Keating Michelle R. Keating Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 3

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