Kennametal (KMT) Executive Receives 13,693 Time‑Vested RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Form 4: The filing reports that C. David Bersaglini, listed as a Vice President and director-level reporting person, was granted 13,693 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on 08/15/2025. The RSUs are a 1-for-1 award and are subject to time-based vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant, conditioned on continued employment. Following the reported transaction the filing shows beneficial ownership of 13,693 common shares (direct). The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/18/2025.

Positive

• Equity-based alignment: 13,693 RSUs align the reporting person’s interests with long‑term shareholder value through multi‑year vesting.
• Clear vesting schedule: RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year after grant, supporting retention and predictability.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider received a standard time‑vested RSU award of 13,693 shares, aligning compensation with long‑term retention rather than immediate liquidity.

The award size is modest in absolute terms and appears to be routine equity compensation rather than a transaction tied to a corporate event. Vesting over three years spreads future dilution and ties the recipient to the company, which supports retention. The immediate reported beneficial ownership equals the RSU amount but these units remain subject to vesting conditions until disbursement; no cash sale or stock disposition is reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: This is a typical executive equity grant with multi‑year vesting, indicating governance focus on retention and alignment.

The disclosure clearly states vesting mechanics: three equal annual installments commencing one year from grant, which is a common design to encourage continued service. The filing shows direct beneficial ownership of the RSUs but confirms they are restricted and subject to continued employment. There are no indications of rule 10b5‑1 trading plans or derivative transactions in this report.

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^*

Bersaglini Clark David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE

33RD FLOOR

(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

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		A		13,693		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	13,693	$0	13,693	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 C. David Bersaglini	08/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the KMT Form 4 filed for C. David Bersaglini report?

The filing reports a grant of 13,693 Restricted Stock Units acquired on 08/15/2025 with three‑year time‑based vesting.

How do the RSUs for KMT vest and when do payments begin?

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment.

How many shares does Bersaglini beneficially own after the reported transaction?

The Form 4 shows beneficial ownership of 13,693 common shares following the reported transaction.

Was this transaction an acquisition, disposition, or derivative action on KMT Form 4?

It was an acquisition of Restricted Stock Units (non‑derivative) reported as an acquisition (code A) on 08/15/2025.

Who signed the Form 4 filing for KMT and when?

The form was signed by Michelle R. Keating, as attorney‑in‑fact for C. David Bersaglini on 08/18/2025.