Executive departs as Timken (NYSE: TKR) begins search for new Engineered Bearings leader

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Timken Company announced that Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings effective at the close of business on April 16, 2026. The company expressed appreciation for his years of service in that officer role.

Because Mr. Roellgen is domiciled in Europe, his employment transition is subject to local legal requirements and process, and an amended or further report will be filed to reflect any additional terms. Timothy A. Graham will provide interim officer leadership for the Engineered Bearings business segment while an external search is underway for a permanent successor.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Timken discloses a leadership change in a key business segment with interim coverage in place.

The company reports that Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings effective April 16, 2026. This affects leadership of a major operating segment but does not change any stated financial outlook in the excerpt.

Timothy A. Graham will provide interim officer leadership for Engineered Bearings while an external search identifies a permanent successor. Because Mr. Roellgen is domiciled in Europe and subject to local legal requirements, additional terms may follow in a later filing, which will clarify any severance or ongoing obligations.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective date of role cessation: April 16, 2026 Interim leadership start: April 16, 2026 Report signing date: April 21, 2026

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Effective date of role cessation April 16, 2026 Date Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as EVP and President of Engineered Bearings

Interim leadership start April 16, 2026 Timothy A. Graham assumes interim officer leadership following that date

Report signing date April 21, 2026 Date Timken’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary signed the report

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Executive Vice President, Engineered Bearings, interim officer leadership, +1 more

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Executive Vice President financial

"Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

Engineered Bearings financial

"Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings of The Timken Company"

interim officer leadership financial

"Timothy A. Graham will assume interim officer leadership for the Engineered Bearings business segment"

external search financial

"an external search has been launched for a permanent officer successor"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): April 16, 2026

The Timken Company

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ohio (State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)   1-1169 (Commission File Number)
  4500 Mt. Pleasant St. NW North Canton, Ohio (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   34-0577130 (IRS Employer Identification No.)   44720 (Zip Code)  

(234) 262-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, without par value	TKR	The 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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 16, 2026, Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings of The Timken Company (the “Company”) effective as of the close of business that day.  As an employee who is domiciled in Europe, Mr. Roellgen is subject to local legal requirements and process; an amended or further Current Report on Form 8-K will be filed to reflect any additional terms associated with this action.  The Company thanks Mr. Roellgen for his years of service as an officer to the Company. Timothy A. Graham will assume interim officer leadership for the Engineered Bearings business segment and an external search has been launched for a permanent officer successor.

SIGNATURES

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.

	THE TIMKEN COMPANY
April 21, 2026	By	/s/ Hansal N. Patel
		Hansal N. Patel
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What executive leadership change did The Timken Company (TKR) disclose?

The Timken Company reported that Andreas Roellgen ceased serving as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings effective April 16, 2026. This change removes him from an officer role overseeing a key business segment within the company’s operations.

When did Andreas Roellgen’s role at Timken (TKR) end?

Andreas Roellgen’s service as Executive Vice President and President of Engineered Bearings ended at the close of business on April 16, 2026. The company highlighted this specific date as the effective end of his officer position overseeing that segment.

Who will lead Timken’s Engineered Bearings segment after Roellgen’s departure?

Timken stated that Timothy A. Graham will assume interim officer leadership for the Engineered Bearings business segment. His interim role provides continuity while the company conducts an external search to identify and appoint a permanent officer successor for that segment.

Will Timken (TKR) provide more details about Andreas Roellgen’s transition?

Timken indicated that, because Andreas Roellgen is domiciled in Europe and subject to local legal requirements and process, an amended or further report will be filed. That future filing is expected to outline any additional terms associated with his employment transition.

Did Timken (TKR) comment on Andreas Roellgen’s past service?

Yes. Timken expressly thanked Andreas Roellgen for his years of service as an officer of the company. This acknowledgment emphasizes his long-term leadership contributions to the business, particularly in his role overseeing the Engineered Bearings segment.

Is Timken (TKR) searching for a permanent successor for Engineered Bearings leadership?

Timken confirmed that an external search has been launched to select a permanent officer successor for the Engineered Bearings business segment. During this period, interim officer leadership will be provided by Timothy A. Graham to maintain segment oversight and continuity.

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