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KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) reported that its Board of Directors appointed Dawne S. Hickton and Richard J. Harshman as directors, effective September 1, 2026, to serve until the October 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where they will be proposed for election. Both bring extensive public-company leadership and board experience in industrial, materials, aerospace and defense markets. They will be eligible for the customary non‑employee director compensation and will enter into existing director Indemnification Agreements that provide advancement of expenses and protection against liability other than for willful misconduct or recklessness. Kennametal also highlighted its scale as an industrial technology company, stating it generated $2.4 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026 and employs about 8,100 people serving customers in nearly 100 countries.
Kennametal Inc. reported very strong results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Q4 sales were $737 million, up 43% year over year with 42% organic growth. Diluted EPS was $2.91 and record adjusted EPS was $2.96. Q4 operating income reached $303 million, a 41.1% margin, compared with $31 million and a 6.1% margin a year earlier.
For fiscal 2026, sales were $2,357 million, up 20% with 19% organic growth. Operating income rose to $473 million, a 20.1% margin, from $143 million and a 7.3% margin, and diluted EPS was $4.42 with record adjusted EPS of $4.57.
Despite higher earnings, net cash flow from operating activities was negative $4 million and free operating cash flow was negative $79 million, mainly from inventory growth and supplier prepayments tied to higher tungsten prices. The company guided Q1 fiscal 2027 sales to $745–$775 million and adjusted EPS to $2.50–$2.80, and full‑year sales to $3.33–$3.45 billion with adjusted EPS of $4.15–$5.15. A quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share was declared.
Kennametal Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its capital stock. The dividend is payable on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2026. Kennametal’s capital stock, par value $1.25 per share, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KMT.
Kennametal Inc. is implementing a planned board leadership transition. The Board has appointed Joseph Alvarado as incoming Chairman of the Board, effective October 28, 2026, following the retirement of current Chairman William M. Lambert at the conclusion of the annual meeting on October 27, 2026. Lambert has served on the board since March 2016 and as Chairman since October 2023. Alvarado has been an independent director since 2018 and chairs the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, bringing prior experience as Chairman, President and CEO of Commercial Metals Company.
Kennametal Inc. appointed Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026, reporting to President and CEO Sanjay Chowbey. She joins from Wesco International, where she held senior HR leadership roles, and brings more than 20 years of experience.
Cole replaces Judith Bacchus, who will remain Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer until her retirement on or about October 1, 2026. Cole’s package includes a $375,000 annual base salary, a one-time $58,000 cash sign-on bonus, and a special long-term equity grant of $300,000 in restricted stock units that vest over two and three years.
Beginning in fiscal 2027, she will receive recurring long-term incentive grants targeted at $375,000, split between restricted stock units and performance stock units, and will participate in the Annual Incentive Plan with a target bonus of 50% of base salary and the opportunity to earn up to 200% of that target. Her officer agreement also outlines non-compete and confidentiality obligations, severance of 12 months’ salary for certain terminations, and change-in-control protections equal to two times base salary and two times target bonus.
Kennametal Inc. expanded its financing capacity by amending its revolving credit facility and adding a new term loan. The company increased total commitments under its Revolving Credit Agreement by $200,000,000, bringing total borrowing capacity to $850,000,000, including sublimits for multicurrency loans, swingline loans and up to $50 million in letters of credit. The amended revolver matures on November 17, 2030 and includes a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 3.75:1 on a rolling four-quarter basis.
Kennametal also entered into an unsecured delayed draw Term Loan Credit Agreement providing up to $500,000,000 in term loans, drawable in up to three borrowings until as late as September 30, 2026. The term loans mature three years after the initial borrowing, may be prepaid without penalty in certain circumstances, and can be increased by up to an additional $100,000,000 subject to conditions.
Kennametal Inc. completed a public offering of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Senior Notes due May 28, 2036. After underwriting discounts and estimated expenses, the Company expects net proceeds of approximately $295,932,716.
Kennametal intends to use the proceeds primarily to pay the consideration for its outstanding 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028 that are validly tendered and accepted in a concurrent tender offer. Any remaining funds may be used for general corporate purposes, including redeeming or repaying other indebtedness, such as any untendered 2028 Notes.
Kennametal Inc. launched and completed a cash tender offer for its 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028. The company set pricing using a 3.875% U.S. Treasury due March 15, 2028 as the reference, with a Reference Yield of 4.061% and a fixed spread of 30 basis points, resulting in tender offer consideration of $1,004.55 for notes accepted.
The offer expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on May 26, 2026. Of the $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding, holders tendered $209,384,000, which the company expects to accept for payment, subject to conditions including completion of a concurrent senior notes offering. Settlement is expected on May 29, 2026, with holders receiving accrued and unpaid interest in addition to the tender consideration.
Kennametal Inc. has launched an underwritten public offering of senior notes and a concurrent cash tender offer to repurchase any and all of its 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028. The outstanding principal amount of these 2028 notes is $300 million.
The tender offer price will be set using a fixed spread of 30 basis points over the yield of the 3.875% U.S. Treasury due March 15, 2028, with pricing scheduled at 2:00 p.m. New York City time on May 26, 2026. The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on May 26, 2026, and settlement is expected on May 29, 2026, for notes validly tendered and accepted.
Completion of the tender offer is conditioned on Kennametal receiving sufficient aggregate gross proceeds from the new notes offering on terms it finds acceptable. Any proceeds from the notes offering not used to fund the tender offer are intended for general corporate purposes.
Kennametal Inc. reported strong fiscal 2026 third quarter results, with sales of $592.6 million, up 22% from $486.4 million, and organic sales growth of 19%. Operating income rose to $79.4 million, a 13.4% margin, driven largely by favorable tungsten pricing, higher volumes and restructuring savings.
Net income attributable to Kennametal increased to $58.2 million, with diluted EPS of $0.75, up 85% from $0.41. Adjusted EPS was $0.77, up 65%. The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now expecting sales of $2.33–$2.35 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.75–$4.00, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.
Kennametal Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its capital stock.
The dividend will be payable on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.
Kennametal Inc. furnished an earnings announcement for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025 in a current report. The company attached the full press release as Exhibit 99.1, stating that this earnings information is being furnished rather than filed under securities law.
Kennametal Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its capital stock. The dividend will be paid on February 24, 2026 to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on February 10, 2026. This reflects the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividend payments.
Kennametal Inc. entered into a new unsecured $650 million, five-year Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks, replacing its prior 2022 credit facility. The agreement provides a revolving loan structure that allows borrowings in U.S. dollars and several foreign currencies, plus swingline loans and up to $50 million in letters of credit. Within the overall capacity, there are sublimits including $100 million for swingline loans, $300 million for multicurrency borrowings and $250 million for loans to foreign borrowers, and total commitments may be increased by up to $300 million at the company’s request if lenders agree. All borrowings are due by November 17, 2030, and Kennametal must maintain a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.75:1, subject to temporary adjustments for certain acquisitions. A significant domestic subsidiary guarantees the company’s obligations, and the facility includes customary fees, interest rate pricing tied to debt ratings and standard events of default.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) filed an 8-K announcing it issued an earnings press release for its fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended September 30, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 and, as stated, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
The filing also lists the cover page interactive data file as Exhibit 104.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported annual meeting results and a dividend. Shareowners elected eight directors for terms expiring in 2026 and approved the advisory vote on executive compensation. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. A total of 72,443,421 shares were present in person or by proxy.
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on November 24, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2025. Director vote totals included, for example, 69,715,244 votes for Shelley Bausch and 69,334,818 votes for Douglas T. Dietrich. The auditor ratification received 70,958,013 votes for, and the advisory say‑on‑pay received 68,982,027 votes for.