[Form 4] Kennametal Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kennametal Inc. insider John Wayne Witt reported transactions on 08/15/2025. The filing shows a net acquisition activity: Mr. Witt acquired 2,770 shares of Common Stock at $21.02 per share (Code M) and disposed of 2,352 shares at the same price (Code F). After those trades his reported beneficial ownership for the relevant lines is 9,046 and 6,694 shares, respectively. The filing also reports multiple Restricted Stock Unit grants vesting in installments, including grants that convert to 612, 1,042, 1,116, and 4,499 shares under specified vesting terms. The RSUs are time-based and disbursed in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continued employment.

Positive

• Officer acquired 2,770 shares at $21.02, indicating continued ownership alignment with the company
• Time-based RSU awards with three-year installment vesting support retention of key personnel

Negative

• Officer sold 2,352 shares at $21.02, representing a reduction in immediate holdings
• RSU grants will dilute outstanding shares as they vest and convert to common stock

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine insider transactions and time-based RSU grants; no clear material change to control or corporate governance.

The Form 4 documents typical officer compensation activity and personal trading by a reporting officer. The simultaneous small sale (2,352 shares) and purchase (2,770 shares) at the same price suggest routine plan-driven or portfolio rebalancing activity rather than a singular directional signal. The multiple RSU awards follow standard time-based vesting with disbursement in three equal annual installments, indicating retention-focused compensation. There is no indication in the filing of extraordinary governance events, derivative exercises beyond RSUs, or changes to reporting status.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Insider activity is modest in size; transactions appear procedural and RSUs increase future potential dilution modestly.

The reported purchase of 2,770 shares at $21.02 and sale of 2,352 shares at $21.02 are small relative to typical market-cap scale for public companies and likely reflect routine management transactions or plan mechanics. The RSU conversions noted (612; 1,042; 1,116; 4,499 underlying shares) add to the officers future share holdings as they vest, which could modestly increase share count upon settlement. No price-impacting disclosures or material events are present in this filing.

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^*

Witt John Wayne

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE

SUITE 3300

(Street)

PITTSBURGH PA 15219

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025

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

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

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

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	08/15/2025		M		2,770	A	$21.02	9,046	D
Common Stock	08/15/2025		F		2,352	D	$21.02	6,694	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	(1)	08/15/2025		M			612	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	612	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/15/2025		M			1,042	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,042	$0	1,042	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/15/2025		M			1,116	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,116	$0	2,232	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/15/2025		A		4,499		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	4,499	$0	4,499	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1 for 1

2. Restricted stock units are subject to time-based vesting and are disbursed in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary date of the grant date, subject to continued employment with the company

	Michelle R. Keating, as attorney-in-fact for John Wayne Witt	08/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did John Wayne Witt report for KMT on 08/15/2025?

He reported acquiring 2,770 shares of KMT common stock at $21.02 (Code M) and disposing of 2,352 shares at $21.02 (Code F) on 08/15/2025.

How many Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) did the Form 4 report for KMT?

The filing lists RSU awards underlying 612, 1,042, 1,116, and 4,499 shares, with vesting described in the explanation.

What are the vesting terms for the RSUs reported by KMT insider John Wayne Witt?

The RSUs are time-based and disbursed in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment.

Did the Form 4 indicate any derivative exercises or option activity for KMT?

The filing reports only Restricted Stock Units and non-derivative common stock trades; no options or other derivative exercises are listed.

Who signed the Form 4 filing for John Wayne Witt?

The form was signed by Michelle R. Keating, as attorney-in-fact for John Wayne Witt on 08/18/2025.