Every 8-K that Koppers Hldgs (KOP) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Koppers Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $520.1 million, up 3.0% from $504.8 million a year earlier. A non-cash charge for $215.8 million of impairment, restructuring and plant closure costs drove a GAAP net loss of $(147.5) million, or $(7.71) per diluted share, versus $0.81. Adjusted net income was $27.1 million, adjusted EPS $1.37 and adjusted EBITDA $71.0 million, down from $77.1 million.
Year-to-date operating cash flow reached a record $96.3 million and free cash flow $72.6 million versus $1.4 million, enabling debt reduction and $47.4 million returned to shareholders. For 2026, Koppers maintains net sales guidance of $1.9–$2.0 billion, but narrows adjusted EBITDA to $240–$250 million and adjusted EPS to $3.80–$4.20, indicating profitability toward the lower end of prior expectations amid continued margin pressures.
Koppers Holdings Inc. is appointing Eric D. Brenner as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective May 26, 2026, making him the company’s principal financial officer. Interim CFO Bradley A. Pearce will return full time to his prior role as Chief Accounting Officer on the same date.
The board approved an annual base salary for Mr. Brenner of $550,000, a target annual cash incentive equal to 75% of base salary, and a target long-term incentive award equal to 125% of 2026 base salary, increasing to 140% in 2027. The accompanying press release highlights his prior senior finance roles at NOVA Chemicals, Komatsu Mining, and Deloitte and notes that he will oversee global finance, accounting, tax, budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations.
Koppers Holdings Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results and detailed a conditional plan to discontinue distillation and chemical manufacturing at its Stickney, Illinois facility. Net sales were $455.3 million versus $456.5 million a year earlier, with net income of $7.1 million compared with a loss of $13.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $49.3 million, down from $55.5 million, while operating cash flow improved to $46.3 million from a use of $22.7 million, and free cash flow reached $34.9 million versus negative $37.0 million. The company now forecasts 2026 net sales of $1.9–$2.0 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $240–$260 million, adjusted EPS of $3.80–$4.60, and operating cash flow of $165–$185 million, with capital expenditures of $55 million. The conditional Stickney exit is expected to generate total pre-tax charges of $227–$262 million through 2029, including $170–$195 million of non-cash charges and $57–$67 million of cash costs, and ultimately target annual adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow improvements starting in 2027. Shareholders also approved all director nominees, an amendment to the employee stock purchase plan, executive compensation on an advisory basis, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor.
Koppers Holdings Inc. filed an amended report to update a prior disclosure about board membership. The company had previously reported the election of Laura J. Posadas to its Board of Directors effective November 5, 2025, without assigning her to specific committees. The amendment states that on May 7, 2026, the Board appointed Ms. Posadas to the Audit Committee, the Management Development and Compensation Committee, and the Strategy and Risk Committee, effective immediately.
Koppers Holdings Inc. filed an amended report to detail a transition agreement with outgoing Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith. Ms. Smith retired as CFO effective January 5, 2026, continued serving as Treasurer through February 28, 2026, and will assist with transition services through February 28, 2027.
Under the agreement, Koppers Inc. will pay her $440,000 over the Transition Period and keep her eligible for her earned and unpaid 2025 annual cash incentive, based on actual performance, payable around April 4, 2026. She will also receive a $123,400 lump sum representing equity awards that would have vested during the Transition Period and a further $330,000 lump sum around April 8, 2027, reflecting her target 2026 annual cash incentive opportunity.
Koppers Holdings reported lower 2025 sales but stronger profits and a bullish 2026 outlook. Full-year 2025 net sales were $1.88 billion versus $2.09 billion, while net income attributable to Koppers rose to $56.0 million from $52.4 million. Fourth-quarter net income was $29.7 million, reversing a $(10.2) million loss a year earlier, with diluted EPS of $1.47 versus $(0.50).
For 2025, adjusted EPS was $4.07 versus $4.11 and adjusted EBITDA was $256.7 million versus $261.6 million, reflecting slightly lower underlying performance but improved margins in key segments. Operating cash flow increased to $122.5 million from $119.4 million, even after $27.1 million of pension settlement costs and $12.0 million tied to terminating a major U.S. pension plan.
The company is idling production at facilities in Vance, Alabama, and Florence, South Carolina to optimize its network and reduce costs. For 2026, Koppers forecasts net sales of $1.9–$2.0 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $250–$270 million, adjusted EPS of $4.20–$5.00, operating cash flow of $150–$170 million, and capital expenditures of $55 million, aiming for significant EPS and free cash flow improvement.
Koppers Holdings Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith retired from the CFO role effective January 5, 2026. She will remain Treasurer, serve in an advisory role to support an orderly transition, and continue as a full-time employee through February 28, 2026. The company states that her retirement is not due to any disagreement related to financial reporting, controls, operations, policies, or practices.
In connection with this change, the Board elected Bradley A. Pearce, previously Chief Accounting Officer, as interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, making him the principal financial officer effective January 5, 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, his annual base salary was increased to $400,000, his target total annual cash incentive multiplier was raised from 40% to 60% of base salary, and his target total long-term incentive multiplier remains 80% of base salary. Koppers also issued a press release on January 9, 2026 detailing these leadership changes.
Koppers Holdings Inc. filed an amended current report to update the expected costs of its previously announced U.S. workforce reduction program. The company now estimates total pre-tax restructuring charges, employee severance charges and related benefit costs in a range of $4 million to $5 million for these actions. It expects these charges to lead to future cash expenditures of approximately $1 million, with the remainder reflecting non-cash accounting impacts. The company also notes that it may file further amendments if these estimates change and includes standard cautionary language that actual results could differ from current expectations.
Koppers Holdings Inc. furnished an 8-K to disclose that it issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2025 results. The company states the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and furnished under Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The filing is dated November 7, 2025. Additional materials include Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
Koppers Holdings Inc. appointed Laura Posadas to its Board of Directors, effective November 5, 2025, and increased the Board size from eight to nine directors. The Board determined she is independent under NYSE and company standards. Posadas is CEO of Canlak Coatings Inc. and previously held senior roles at Matrix Adhesives Group and BP’s Castrol. She will receive standard non‑employee director compensation and will stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. A press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2025 to announce its second quarter 2025 results by issuing a press release. The filing states the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and that a Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104) is embedded in the Inline XBRL document. The 8-K is signed by Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith and reflects the company furnished — not filed with additional financial statements — a results press release on that date. The filing provides notice that Q2 2025 results were released, but this document does not itself present the underlying numeric financial details.