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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): | February 13, 2026 |
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number: 1-1169
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| Ohio | | 34-0577130 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 4500 Mount Pleasant Street NW | | |
| North Canton | Ohio | | 44720-5450 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
234.262.3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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| 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 February 13, 2026, James F. Palmer and The Timken Company (the “Company”) mutually agreed that he would retire effective as of March 31, 2026 to support the planned transition of the Audit Committee chair role to Sarah C. Lauber. Mr. Palmer currently serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee.
Mr. Palmer’s retirement was not a result of any financial or accounting issue or disagreement with the board of directors or Company on any such matter. We thank Mr. Palmer for his significant contributions to the Company during his service on the board of directors.
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.
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| THE TIMKEN COMPANY |
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| By: | /s/ Hansal N. Patel |
| Hansal N. Patel |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
Date: February 13, 2026 |
