National Presto (NYSE: NPK) lands Boeing deal for Small Diameter Bomb warheads

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Presto Industries, Inc. reports that Spectra Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation in its Defense segment, has received a subcontract from The Boeing Company. The subcontract covers production of the warhead for Boeing’s Small Diameter Bomb program, highlighting ongoing participation in U.S. defense-related manufacturing. National Presto announced this award on December 29, 2025, and provided additional details in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): December 22, 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)

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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 December 29, 2025, the Registrant announced Spectra Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation (“NDC”), Presto’s Defense segment holding company, received a subcontract from The Boeing Company for production of the warhead for the Small Diameter Bomb program. 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 December 29, 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: December 29, 2025	By:	/s/ Maryjo Cohen
		(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President
		and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What event did National Presto Industries (NPK) disclose in this report?

National Presto Industries disclosed that its subsidiary Spectra Technologies, LLC received a subcontract from The Boeing Company to produce the warhead for the Small Diameter Bomb program.

Which National Presto subsidiary received the Boeing subcontract?

The subcontract was awarded to Spectra Technologies, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation, the holding company for National Presto’s Defense segment.

What defense program is involved in National Presto’s new subcontract?

The subcontract relates to production of the warhead for Boeing’s Small Diameter Bomb program.

How did National Presto provide more details about the subcontract award?

National Presto issued a press release describing the award, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Is the press release about National Presto’s subcontract considered filed for liability purposes?

The company states that the press release in Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or automatically incorporated into other filings, except where specifically referenced.

What risks does National Presto highlight in connection with forward-looking statements?

The company notes factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements, including government defense spending and requirements, potential termination for convenience by the government, continuity of relationships with major customers such as the United States Government, issues at subcontractors or suppliers, product mix, competitive pricing pressure, and increases in production-related costs.