[8-K] NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Presto Industries reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, AMTEC Corporation, received an option award of $168.1 million under year four (Government Fiscal Year 2025) of AMTEC's existing five-year 40mm systems contract. The company filed a press release as Exhibit 99.1 describing the award and noted that the exhibit is furnished, not "filed," under the Exchange Act. The filing includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer identifying risks such as changes in government defense spending, contract termination for convenience, supply-chain issues, and cost pressures that could affect future results.

Positive

• $168.1 million option award under year four of AMTEC's existing five-year 40mm systems contract
• Continuation of government contract indicates ongoing demand for AMTEC's 40mm systems
• Press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 provides public disclosure of the award

Negative

• Exhibit is furnished, not filed, and thus not incorporated by reference into future filings by default
• Forward-looking risks noted include potential contract termination, government spending changes, supply-chain issues, and cost inflation which could reduce realized benefits

Insights

Defense Industry Analyst

TL;DR: AMTEC's $168.1M option award under the 40mm systems contract is a material contract renewal signal from a government customer.

The option award for fiscal year 2025 represents continued government business under the existing five-year program, adding substantial near-term contract value to AMTEC's backlog. This award is explicitly described as an option under year four of the contract, indicating the program remains active and funded for at least that year. The filing furnishes a press release as an exhibit and reiterates customary forward-looking risk factors tied to government spending, contract termination, supplier performance, and cost inflation.

Corporate Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A $168.1M option award is financially meaningful and could boost NPK's subsidiary revenue visibility for FY2025.

The disclosure confirms a specific award amount of $168.1 million for AMTEC under the multi-year 40mm systems contract, which should have a positive effect on near-term revenue recognition potential for the subsidiary if and when work is performed. The company properly files the press release as an exhibit and includes a forward-looking disclaimer highlighting execution and cost risks that may affect realized financial benefits.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2025

National Presto Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)

Wisconsin		1-2451		39-0494170
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire, Wisconsin		54703-3703
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	NPK	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

On September 30, 2025, the Registrant announced AMTEC Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiary, received an option award totaling $168.1 million under year four (Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2025) of AMTEC’s current five-year 40mm systems contract. A press release describing the award is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8‑K. Such Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of National Presto Industries, Inc. dated September 30, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Forward looking statements in this Form 8-K are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: government defense spending and defense requirements; termination for the convenience of the government; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by the United States Government and other major customers; unexpected problems or events experienced by subcontractors, team members, or their respective suppliers or subcontractors; product mix; competitive pressure on pricing; increases in material, freight/shipping, labor or other production costs that cannot be recouped through pricing; and such other factors as may be described from time to time in the Registrant’s SEC filings.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	National Presto Industries, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: October 1, 2025	By:	/s/ Maryjo Cohen
		(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President
		and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did National Presto Industries (NPK) disclose in the Form 8-K?

The company disclosed that its subsidiary AMTEC received an $168.1 million option award for year four (FY2025) of its five-year 40mm systems contract and filed a related press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release about the award filed or furnished?

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and is explicitly stated not to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Does the filing identify risks that could affect the award's impact?

Yes. The filing includes a forward-looking statements disclaimer citing risks such as government defense spending changes, contract termination for convenience, supplier or subcontractor problems, and increased costs.

Which subsidiary received the option award?

AMTEC Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Presto Industries, received the option award.

For which fiscal year is the $168.1 million option award?

The award is for Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, described as year four of the five-year contract.