Kennametal director granted 5,310 stock credits

Kennametal director Dawne S. Hickton received 5,310 stock credits tied 1-for-1 to KMT common shares, payable at separation or change of control.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KENNAMETAL INC (symbol: KMT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. HICKTON DAWNE S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) reported that director Dawne S. Hickton received a grant of 5,310 Stock Credits on September 1, 2026. Each Stock Credit is exchangeable 1-for-1 into common stock, generally payable upon a change of control of the company or when she ceases to be a director. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 5,310 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider HICKTON DAWNE S

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Credits F1, F2	5,310	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Credits — 5,310 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 1 for 1
2. F2. The stock credits become payable in common stock (i) in the event of a change of control of the company or (ii) on the date that the reporting person ceases (other than by death) to be a director ("retirement"), unless the reporting person has elected to receive the common stock represented by the stock credits following retirement.

Key Figures

Stock Credits granted: 5,310 units Underlying common shares: 5,310 shares Grant price per Stock Credit: $0.00 per unit +2 more

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Stock Credits granted 5,310 units Grant of Stock Credits to director Dawne S. Hickton on September 1, 2026

Underlying common shares 5,310 shares Each Stock Credit is exchangeable 1-for-1 into Kennametal common stock

Grant price per Stock Credit $0.00 per unit Compensation grant, not a market purchase

Total Stock Credits after transaction 5,310 units Direct holdings of Stock Credits following the reported grant

Transaction date September 1, 2026 Date of Stock Credits grant to the director

Key Terms

Stock Credits, change of control, common stock, retirement

4 terms

Stock Credits financial

"The stock credits become payable in common stock"

change of control financial

"in the event of a change of control of the company"

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

common stock financial

"payable in common stock (i) in the event of a change"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

retirement financial

"on the date that the reporting person ceases ... to be a director ("retirement")"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did KMT report for Dawne S. Hickton?

Kennametal reported that director Dawne S. Hickton received a grant of 5,310 Stock Credits on September 1, 2026, as a form of deferred equity-based compensation linked 1-for-1 to Kennametal common stock.

How many Kennametal (KMT) stock credits were granted in this Form 4?

The filing shows a grant of 5,310 Stock Credits, with 5,310 underlying shares of Kennametal common stock corresponding to those credits on a 1-for-1 basis.

At what price were the Kennametal (KMT) stock credits granted?

The 5,310 Stock Credits were reported with a transaction price of $0.00 per credit, reflecting that this is a compensation grant rather than a market purchase.

When do Dawne S. Hickton’s Kennametal stock credits become payable?

The stock credits become payable in Kennametal common stock upon a change of control of the company or when Dawne S. Hickton ceases to be a director (retirement), subject to any election she has made about timing after retirement.

Were Dawne S. Hickton’s KMT stock credits granted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this stock credit grant.

What is Dawne S. Hickton’s reported position in Kennametal stock credits after this grant?

After the September 1, 2026 grant, Dawne S. Hickton is reported as directly holding 5,310 Stock Credits, representing 5,310 underlying shares of Kennametal common stock.

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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^*

HICKTON DAWNE S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6565 N MACARTHUR BLVD

SUITE 800

(Street)

IRVING TEXAS 75039

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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

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
Stock Credits	(1)	09/01/2026		A		5,310		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	5,310	$0	5,310	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1 for 1

2. The stock credits become payable in common stock (i) in the event of a change of control of the company or (ii) on the date that the reporting person ceases (other than by death) to be a director ("retirement"), unless the reporting person has elected to receive the common stock represented by the stock credits following retirement.

	Michelle R. Keating, as attorney-in-fact for Dawne S. Hickton	09/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)