Koppers Management Participating in Barclays Leveraged Finance Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Koppers (NYSE: KOP) announced that management will meet with investors at the Barclays Leveraged Finance Conference in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 2026.
Company representatives will include Interim CFO and Chief Accounting Officer Bradley Pearce and VP of Investor Relations Quynh McGuire. Presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of koppers.com.
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News Market Reaction – KOP
In the May 15 session, KOP declined 4.08%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | CFO appointment | Positive | -2.1% | New CFO and treasurer named with broad financial oversight duties. |
| May 08 | Facility restructuring | Neutral | +6.9% | Plan to discontinue Stickney production with significant charges and FCF benefits. |
| May 08 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +6.9% | Reported Q1 results and 2026 guidance with solid sales and EBITDA. |
| May 07 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.1% | Declared $0.09 per-share quarterly dividend with June 15 payment date. |
| Apr 24 | Earnings call setup | Neutral | +4.2% | Scheduled Q1 2026 results release and investor conference call. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has often seen strong moves, with positive items sometimes selling off and restructuring/earnings news drawing sizable gains.
Over the past month, Koppers has issued several material updates. On May 8, 2026, Q1 results and 2026 guidance, plus plans to cease Stickney, Illinois production, were followed by a 6.88% gain. A conditional facility wind-down with substantial charges but projected $15M–$25M free cash flow improvement shared the same reaction. A quarterly dividend of $0.09 (May 7) coincided with a modest decline. The May 11 CFO appointment saw a -2.07% move. Today’s routine conference participation fits into this ongoing investor-relations communication cadence.
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Koppers management will be represented by Bradley Pearce, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.
The presentation materials will be available on www.koppers.com in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.
About Koppers
Koppers (NYSE: KOP) is an integrated global provider of essential treated wood products, wood preservation technologies and carbon compounds. Our team of approximately 1,800 employees create, protect and preserve key elements of our global infrastructure – including railroad crossties, utility poles, outdoor wooden structures, and production feedstocks for steel, aluminum and construction materials, among others – applying decades of industry-leading expertise while constantly innovating to anticipate the needs of tomorrow. Together we are providing safe and sustainable solutions to enable rail transportation, keep power flowing, and create spaces of enjoyment for people everywhere. Protecting What Matters, Preserving The Future. Learn more at Koppers.com.
Inquiries from the media should be directed to Ms. Jessica Franklin Black at BlackJF@koppers.com or 412-227-2025. Inquiries from the investment community should be directed to Ms. Quynh McGuire at McGuireQT@koppers.com or 412-227-2049.
For Information: | Quynh McGuire, Vice President, Investor Relations | |
412 227 2049 | ||
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