Twin Disc Appoints New CEO and CFO

Ticker: TWIN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-changes, leadership-transition, management-update

TL;DR

Twin Disc just swapped out its CEO and CFO, effective immediately. New era begins.

AI Summary

Twin Disc, Inc. announced on August 6, 2025, a series of executive changes. John W. Batten has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jeffrey L. Klopotic. Additionally, Michael E. Barton has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Jeffrey L. Klopotic in this role as well. These changes are effective immediately.

Why It Matters

The appointment of new leadership, particularly a new CEO and CFO, can signal a strategic shift for the company and impact investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in top executive positions can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational execution.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc, Inc.?

John W. Batten has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc, Inc.

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Twin Disc, Inc.?

Michael E. Barton has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Twin Disc, Inc.

Who is stepping down from the CEO and CFO roles?

Jeffrey L. Klopotic is stepping down from both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles.

What is the effective date of these executive changes?

The executive changes are effective as of August 6, 2025.

What other items are being reported in this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing also reports on the election of directors and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, in addition to the departure of officers.

From the Filing

0001437749-25-026047.txt : 20250812 0001437749-25-026047.hdr.sgml : 20250812 20250812083011 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437749-25-026047 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250806 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250812 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250812 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TWIN DISC INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000100378 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [3560] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 390667110 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07635 FILM NUMBER: 251204168 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1328 RACINE ST CITY: RACINE STATE: WI ZIP: 53403 BUSINESS PHONE: 2626384000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1328 RACINE STREET CITY: RACINE STATE: WI ZIP: 53403 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TWIN DISC CLUTCH CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770217 8-K 1 twin20250808_8k.htm FORM 8-K twin20250808_8k.htm false 0000100378 0000100378 2025-08-06 2025-08-06   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934     Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) August 6, 2025     TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)     W isconsin 001-7635 39-0667110 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)     222 East Erie Street, Suite 400 Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53202          (Address of principal executive offices)   Registrant's telephone number, including area code:          ( 262 ) 638-4000     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐          Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐          Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐          Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐          Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock (No Par Value) TWIN The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).   Emerging growth company  ☐   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                  ☐         Item 5.02           Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.     SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION   At its meeting on August 6, 2025, the Compensation a

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