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Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE: EPAC) appoints new principal accounting officer

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Enerpac Tool Group Corp. reports a leadership change in its finance organization. On July 23, 2026, the Board appointed Kevin J. Hagen, age 46, as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller. Hagen joined the company in June 2026 as Vice President of Finance.

Hagen previously held a series of accounting and reporting roles at The Sherwin-Williams Company, including Vice President and Controller from January 2026 and Vice President and Assistant Controller from January 2025, following senior reporting roles since 2019. He earlier served with Signet Jewelers Limited and began his career at Deloitte & Touche LLP and Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance from Clarke College. On the same date, Patrick J. Dawson was notified he will no longer serve as Principal Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.

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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.
Appointment date July 23, 2026 Date Kevin J. Hagen was appointed Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller
Age of Kevin J. Hagen 46 Age of the newly appointed Principal Accounting Officer
Sherwin-Williams VP and Controller start January 2026 Start of Hagen’s role as Vice President and Controller at The Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams VP Assistant Controller start January 2025 Start of Hagen’s role as Vice President and Assistant Controller at The Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams senior director role start July 2022 Start of Hagen’s role as Senior Director, Global Reporting Analytics & Insights
Sherwin-Williams director role start October 2019 Start of Hagen’s role as Director, External Reporting at The Sherwin-Williams Company
Start at Signet Jewelers Limited 2012 Year Hagen began serving in roles of increasing responsibility with Signet Jewelers Limited
Principal Accounting Officer financial
"appointed Kevin J. Hagen as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors"
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.
Certified Public Accountant financial
"Mr. Hagen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio"
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
Exchange Act regulatory
"under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)"
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FAQ

What executive change did Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC) announce on July 23, 2026?
Enerpac Tool Group appointed Kevin J. Hagen as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller. On the same date, Patrick J. Dawson was notified he will no longer serve as Principal Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.

What is Kevin J. Hagen’s background before joining Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC)?
Kevin J. Hagen worked in accounting and financial reporting at The Sherwin-Williams Company, including Vice President and Controller. He previously held roles at Signet Jewelers Limited, and began his career at Deloitte & Touche LLP and Ciuni & Panichi, Inc.

What positions will Kevin J. Hagen hold at Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC)?
Kevin J. Hagen will serve as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller. He had been Vice President of Finance since June 2026 before this appointment by Enerpac Tool Group’s Board of Directors.

What professional qualifications does Enerpac Tool Group’s (EPAC) new accounting officer have?
Kevin J. Hagen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Clarke College, supporting his new role as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller.

Who previously served as Principal Accounting Officer at Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC)?
Patrick J. Dawson previously served as Principal Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. On July 23, 2026, he was notified by Enerpac Tool Group that he will no longer serve in these positions.
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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): July 23, 2026

ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant, as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin1-1128839-0168610
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

648 N. PLANKINTON AVE., 4TH FLOOR
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53203
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3241, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (262) 293-1500

Former name or address, if changed since last report:

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):    
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.20 per shareEPACNew 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 July 23, 2026, the Board of Directors of Enerpac Tool Group Corp. appointed Kevin J. Hagen as Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President and Global Controller. Mr. Hagen, age 46, has served as Vice President of Finance since joining the Company in June 2026. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hagen served as in various accounting and financial reporting roles with The Sherwin-Williams Company, serving sequentially as Vice President and Controller from January 2026, Vice President and Assistant Controller from January 2025, Senior Director, Global Reporting Analytics & Insights from July 2022, and Director, External Reporting from October 2019. Prior to joining The Sherwin-Williams Company, Mr. Hagen served in various roles of increasing responsibility with Signet Jewelers Limited from 2012, including serving as Vice President and Assistant Controller at the time of his departure. Mr. Hagen commenced his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP, including serving as an Audit Manager, and served in a similar role with Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., an Ohio-based certified public accounting firm. Mr. Hagen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance from Clarke College.

On July 23, 2026, the Company notified Patrick J. Dawson that he will no longer serve as Principal Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of the Company.




SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date:  July 23, 2026
ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
By:/s/ Noah Popp
Noah Popp
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary


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