Every 8-K that RPM International, Inc. (RPM) 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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RPM International Inc. reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter net sales of $2,215.593 million for the three months ended August 31, 2026, up 4.8% year over year. Net income attributable to RPM stockholders was $256.357 million, up 12.6%; diluted EPS was $2.01, up 13.6%. Adjusted EBITDA was $405.457 million, up 4.5%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.98, up 5.3%.
Performance Coatings Group sales rose 10.2% to $629.650 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 18.2% to $121.073 million. Consumer Group sales rose 5.3% to $726.734 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 5.5% to $146.576 million. Construction Products Group sales rose 0.8% to $859.209 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell 9.7% to $166.193 million. RPM cited delayed healthcare and education sales, supplier raw-material availability, inflation, and higher bad-debt and warranty costs.
Operating cash flow was $263.936 million, compared with $237.510 million a year earlier. Management expects second-quarter segment trends to resemble the first, with PCG leading growth, Consumer stabilizing and CPG demand soft; it anticipates CPG returning to positive organic growth by year-end. RPM acquired Volteco for CPG; the Italy-based waterproofing supplier had calendar 2025 sales of €28 million.
RPM International Inc. reported record fiscal 2026 results for the year ended May 31, 2026. Full-year net sales were $7,863,422 thousand, up 6.7%, with adjusted EBIT of $1,019,424 thousand and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.53, both records. GAAP diluted EPS was $5.17. Fourth-quarter net sales were $2,231,835 thousand, up 7.2%, and adjusted EBIT reached $338,600 thousand.
All three segments delivered record quarterly sales, led by construction and performance coatings for high-performance buildings and infrastructure, while consumer growth was driven by acquisitions amid softer DIY demand. Operating cash flow was $898,708 thousand. The board authorized a $700.0 million increase to the common stock repurchase program, in addition to the remaining prior authorization, with purchases made at management’s discretion and no expiration date.
RPM named David C. Dennsteadt President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 17, 2026; he previously served as Executive Vice President. Frank C. Sullivan continues as Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Starting in fiscal 2027, RPM’s primary profit metric will shift from adjusted EBIT to adjusted EBITDA, with reconciliations provided.
RPM International Inc. amended its existing $300.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility by entering into Amendment No. 11 to its Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement and Amendment No. 14 to its Second Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement with PNC and other parties.
The detailed terms of these amendments will be provided as exhibits to RPM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending May 31, 2026. The filing also notes that on May 29, 2026, long-time executive Timothy R. Kinser resigned as Vice President – Operations in connection with his planned retirement and, effective the same date, became Project Management Officer of RPM Enterprises, Inc., a company subsidiary.
RPM International Inc. appointed Thomas C. Gentile, III to its board of directors, effective April 20, 2026, expanding the board to 13 members. Gentile is chairman, chief executive officer and president of Hexcel Corporation and brings extensive leadership experience in global manufacturing, aerospace and industrial operations.
He will serve on RPM’s compensation committee and receive director compensation consistent with other non-employee directors, as described in a prior proxy statement. RPM entered into an indemnification agreement with Gentile that matches those of its other directors, providing protection to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject to specified exceptions.
RPM International Inc. reported record fiscal 2026 third-quarter results for the period ended February 28, 2026. Net sales rose to $1.61 billion, up 8.9% from $1.48 billion a year earlier, driven by high-performance building solutions, acquisitions and favorable foreign currency.
Net income attributable to stockholders was $51.4 million, slightly below $52.0 million, with diluted EPS flat at $0.40. However, adjusted EBIT increased 48.8% to $116.4 million and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.57, up 62.9%, reflecting operational improvements and SG&A-focused optimization.
All three segments delivered record quarterly sales. Construction Products grew net sales 10.5%, Performance Coatings 8.4% and Consumer 7.9%. Cash from operating activities for the first nine months reached $656.7 million. RPM also closed the acquisition of Kalzip GmbH, which generated about €75 million of 2024 revenue.
RPM International Inc. amended its revolving credit facility, extending the credit agreement term by five years to February 27, 2031. U.S. Dollar revolving loans will bear interest at either a base rate or term SOFR rate, at the company’s option, plus a spread tied to its debt rating.
At closing, the spread was 0.0% per annum for base rate loans and 1.00% per annum for SOFR and similar benchmark loans, with future spreads ranging from 0.0% to 0.30% and 0.785% to 1.30% per annum, respectively. A facility fee of 0.125% per annum on aggregate commitments may vary between 0.09% and 0.20% based on the company’s debt rating.
The amended agreement includes customary covenants and events of default and requires the company to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.0. The amendment also removes the previous interest coverage ratio financial covenant.
RPM International Inc. filed a current report describing that it has released its financial results for the second quarter. On January 8, 2026, the company issued a press release announcing these second quarter results and noted that the release provides additional detail beyond what was included in earlier reports. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is attached for informational purposes.
The filing confirms that RPM’s common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM. The company’s principal executive offices are located in Medina, Ohio. No other corporate actions or transactions are described in this report.
RPM International Inc. disclosed an Employment Agreement for Mr. Dennsteadt that outlines payouts and post‑employment restrictions. The agreement specifies severance and benefit treatment for seven termination scenarios, including that in the event of involuntary termination without cause (outside a two‑year change‑in‑control window) or involuntary termination without cause or resignation for good reason within two years of a change in control, Mr. Dennsteadt would receive three times his base salary, his earned incentive compensation, and certain continuing benefits. The agreement includes non‑competition, non‑solicitation and confidentiality covenants. The full Employment Agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ending November 30, 2025. The filing also references a form of indemnification agreement previously filed and press releases dated October 2, 2025 announcing Mr. Dennsteadt’s election and a dividend increase.
RPM International Inc. filed a current report to note that it has released its first quarter financial results. On October 1, 2025, the company issued a press release detailing its first quarter performance, including additional information beyond what had been shared in earlier updates. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated as a furnished exhibit for investors seeking the full financial and operating results.