Director Mary Dean Hall to leave Applied Industrial Tech (AIT) board at next meeting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. reported that director Mary Dean Hall has resigned from the Board of Directors. The Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee accepted her resignation on June 22, 2026, with the resignation to take effect at the company’s next annual meeting of shareholders. The filing is primarily an update on board composition and does not describe any related financial transactions.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Resignation acceptance date: June 22, 2026 Effective date reference: Next annual meeting Report signature date: June 25, 2026 +1 more

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Resignation acceptance date June 22, 2026 Date Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee accepted resignation

Effective date reference Next annual meeting Resignation effective as of next annual shareholders’ meeting

Report signature date June 25, 2026 Date the 8-K was signed by an authorized officer

Company phone number (216) 426-4000 Registrant’s telephone number for principal executive offices

Key Terms

Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee, annual meeting of shareholders, Emerging growth company, Inline XBRL, +1 more

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Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee financial

"On June 22, 2026, the Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors..."

annual meeting of shareholders financial

"to be effective as of the next annual meeting of Applied’s shareholders."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o On June 22, 2026, the Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee..."

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Inline XBRL technical

"104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)."

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Common Stock, without par value financial

"Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, without par value | AIT | New York Stock Exchange"

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Available on EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:19 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:19 PM

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

June 22, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio	1-2299		34-0117420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Applied Plaza	Cleveland	Ohio	44115
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

(216) 426-4000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

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, without par value	AIT	New York Stock Exchange

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.

On June 22, 2026, the Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (Applied) accepted the resignation as a director of Mary Dean Hall, to be effective as of the next annual meeting of Applied’s shareholders.


ITEM 9.01			FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.			Description

104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


			APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
			(Registrant)



Date: June 25, 2026			By: /s/ Jon S. Ploetz
			Jon S Ploetz, Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board change did Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) disclose in this 8-K?

Applied Industrial Technologies disclosed that director Mary Dean Hall resigned from the Board. The Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee accepted her resignation, which will become effective at the company’s next annual meeting of shareholders.

When will Mary Dean Hall’s resignation from AIT’s board become effective?

Her resignation will become effective as of the next annual meeting of Applied Industrial Technologies’ shareholders. Until that meeting occurs, she remains a director, providing an orderly transition for the board and corporate governance processes.

Which committee handled the director resignation at Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)?

The Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee of the Board handled the resignation. This committee accepted Mary Dean Hall’s resignation on June 22, 2026, reflecting its role in overseeing board composition and governance matters.

Does this Applied Industrial Technologies 8-K include any financial results or earnings data?

No, this 8-K focuses on a board-level change and does not include financial results or earnings data. It primarily reports the resignation of director Mary Dean Hall and related corporate governance details.

Who signed the Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) 8-K reporting the director resignation?

The report was signed by Jon S. Ploetz, who is Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Applied Industrial Technologies. His signature indicates he is authorized to sign SEC reports on behalf of the company.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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