[Form 4] Kennametal Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Douglas T. Dietrich, a director of Kennametal Inc. (KMT), reported acquiring 991.138 stock credits on 08/26/2025 at an attributable price of $21.44 per share, resulting in beneficial ownership of 8,595.952 shares. The filing explains the credits are 1-for-1 and become payable in common stock upon a change of control or when the director retires (unless he elects immediate conversion after retirement). The reported total includes 64.347 stock credits from the Kennametal Stock Incentive Plan dividend reinvestment feature and 15.098 credits from the Directors Stock Incentive Plan reinvestment. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact and dated 08/27/2025.
- Director increased beneficial ownership to 8,595.952 shares through acquisition of 991.138 stock credits.
- Dividend reinvestment used to acquire additional stock credits (64.347 and 15.098), indicating insider alignment with shareholders.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director acquired ~991 stock credits, modestly increasing his stake to 8,595.952 shares; transaction appears routine and alignment-focused.
The purchase of 991.138 stock credits at $21.44 reflects a nondiscretionary acquisition tied to the company's director compensation and dividend reinvestment arrangements rather than an opportunistic open-market trade. The resulting beneficial ownership of 8,595.952 shares signals continued insider alignment with shareholders but is small relative to typical institutional positions. No debt, option exercise, or derivative restructuring is disclosed, and the credits' conversion triggers (change of control or retirement) suggest these are retention-oriented awards.
TL;DR: The filing documents a standard director stock-credit acquisition with customary conversion conditions; governance implications are routine.
The stock credits are governed by the Kennametal stock incentive plans and include dividend reinvestment components, indicating standard governance practice to align director compensation with long-term shareholder value. The conversion upon change of control or retirement is a typical retention and continuity mechanism. The use of an attorney-in-fact to file the Form 4 and the clear disclosure of reinvested credits demonstrate compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements. No departures from expected governance norms are evidenced.