Kennametal VP granted 8,354 RSUs, exercises award

KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) reported insider equity transactions by Vice President Michelle R. Keating.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) reported insider equity transactions by Vice President Michelle R. Keating. On 2026-08-15, she received a grant of 8,354 Restricted Stock Units convertible into an equal number of common shares on a 1 for 1 basis, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant, subject to continued employment. On 2026-08-14, 3,996 RSUs were exercised into 3,996 common shares, and 7,774 common shares were delivered or withheld at $31.22 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. A related footnote states that her common stock holdings include 78.85 shares in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3,996 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Keating Michelle R

Role Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F2, F3	8,354	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2	3,996	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	3,996	$31.22	$125K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	7,774	$31.22	$243K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 13,906 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 45,272.3 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Includes 78.85 shares of common stock held in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan
2. F2. 1 for 1
3. F3. (3) three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary date of the grant date, subject to continued employment with the company

Key Figures

RSU grant: 8,354 units RSUs exercised: 3,996 units Common shares acquired via exercise: 3,996 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSU grant 8,354 units Restricted Stock Units granted on 2026-08-15, 1-for-1 into common stock

RSUs exercised 3,996 units RSUs converted into common stock on 2026-08-14

Common shares acquired via exercise 3,996 shares Common stock received from RSU conversion on 2026-08-14

Shares delivered/withheld for exercise price or taxes 7,774 shares Code F transaction on 2026-08-14 at $31.22 per share

Per-share value used $31.22 per share Applied to common stock transactions on 2026-08-14

401(k) Plan holdings 78.85 shares Common stock held in Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, exercise or conversion of derivative security, exercise price or tax liability, 401(k) Plan, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"she received a grant of 8,354 Restricted Stock Units convertible into an equal number"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

exercise price or tax liability financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

401(k) Plan financial

"shares of common stock held in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

Beneficial ownership financial

"shares of common stock held in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

FAQ

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What equity award did KMT grant to Michelle R. Keating?

Kennametal granted Michelle R. Keating 8,354 Restricted Stock Units on 2026-08-15. Each RSU is convertible into one share of common stock and vests in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continued employment.

How many KMT RSUs did Michelle R. Keating exercise in this Form 4?

Michelle R. Keating exercised 3,996 Restricted Stock Units on 2026-08-14. These RSUs converted into 3,996 shares of Kennametal common stock, reflecting an exercise or conversion of previously awarded derivative securities into non-derivative stock.

What shares were used for exercise price or tax obligations in the KMT filing?

On 2026-08-14, 7,774 shares of Kennametal common stock were delivered or withheld at $31.22 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. This is reported under transaction code F in the insider transactions.

At what price were the Kennametal common shares associated with the exercise recorded?

The Kennametal common stock involved in the exercise and related withholding was recorded at $31.22 per share. This per-share value applies both to the 3,996 acquired shares and the 7,774 shares delivered or withheld for exercise price or tax liability.

What does the Form 4 say about Michelle R. Keating’s KMT 401(k) holdings?

A footnote states Michelle R. Keating’s reported common stock holdings include 78.85 shares held in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan. This clarifies that a portion of her beneficial ownership is through the company’s retirement savings plan.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Keating Michelle R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE

33RD FLOOR

(Street)

PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15219

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KENNAMETAL INC [ KMT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/14/2026		M		3,996	A	$31.22	53,046.3(1)	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		F		7,774	D	$31.22	45,272.3	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	08/14/2026		M			3,996	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	3,996	$0	5,552	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	08/15/2026		A		8,354		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	8,354	$0	8,354	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 78.85 shares of common stock held in the Kennametal Inc. 401(k) Plan

2. 1 for 1

3. (3) three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary date of the grant date, subject to continued employment with the company

	Michelle R. Keating	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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