Form 8-K
8-K — KENNAMETAL INC
Accession: 0001628280-26-050182
Filed: 2026-07-28
Period: 2026-07-22
CIK: 0000055242
SIC: 3541 (MACHINE TOOLS, METAL CUTTING TYPES)
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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): July 22, 2026
Kennametal Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Pennsylvania 1-5318 25-0900168
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
525 William Penn Place
Suite 3300
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 248-8000
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share KMT New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Kennametal Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Mr. William M. Lambert provided notice of his intention to retire from the Board, including his position as Chairman of the Board, to take effect at the conclusion of the annual shareholder’s meeting on October 27, 2026. Mr. Lambert has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since March 2016 and has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2023. The Board has appointed Joseph Alvarado as his successor. Mr. Alvarado has been on the Board since 2018 and has been chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee since 2023.
Mr. Alvarado is the retired Chairman, President and CEO of Commercial Metals Company (“CMC”), a global manufacturer, recycler and marketer of steel and other metals. He joined CMC in April 2010 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and became President and COO in April 2011. He was named President and CEO and elected to CMC’s Board in September 2011; he served as Chairman of the Board from January 2013 until his retirement in January 2018. Before joining CMC, Mr. Alvarado was the President of U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a division of United States Steel Corporation. Throughout his career, Mr. Alvarado served in various leadership and executive positions including President and COO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc., Vice President-Long Products Sales and Marketing for Ispat North America, Inc., Executive Vice President, Commercial at Birmingham Steel Company, and President of Inland Steel Bar Company. Mr. Alvarado has an MBA from the Johnson School, Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 28, 2026
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KENNAMETAL INC.
Date: July 28, 2026 By: /s/ Michelle R. Keating
Michelle R. Keating
Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: July 28, 2026
Investor Relations Media Relations
CONTACT: Michael Pici CONTACT: Lori Lecker
PHONE: 412-790-0792 PHONE: 412-248-8224
michael.pici@kennametal.com lori.lecker@kennametal.com
Kennametal Announces Board Leadership Transition
Joseph Alvarado Appointed Incoming Chairman; William Lambert to Retire in October
PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2026 — Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Alvarado as incoming Chairman of the Board, effective October 28, 2026. Alvarado will succeed William M. Lambert, current Chairman of the Board, who will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners on October 27, 2026.
"Serving on Kennametal's Board has been a privilege and one of the most rewarding experiences of my career," said Lambert. "After careful consideration, I have decided that the time is right for this transition. I have great confidence in the Company's strategy, leadership team and Board colleagues, and I look forward to watching Kennametal continue to build on its strong foundation and create value for all stakeholders."
"Bill has been an outstanding Chairman and trusted advisor," said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. "His leadership, strategic guidance and commitment to strong governance have helped position us for long-term success. On behalf of the Board, leadership team and employees around the world, I want to thank Bill for his dedicated service."
Lambert joined the Kennametal Board in 2016 and has served as Chairman since 2023. During his tenure as Chairman, Lambert helped guide Kennametal through a period of significant transformation, including leadership succession, portfolio actions and continued focus on long-term shareholder value.
Alvarado has served as an independent director of the Kennametal Board since 2018 and has been chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee since 2023. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Arcosa, Inc.; PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; and Trinseo, S.A.
“Joe is the right leader to serve as our next Chairman,” said Chowbey. “He brings deep industrial experience, strong public company leadership and a practical understanding of manufacturing, operations and capital allocation. Having served on our Board for several years, he also understands Kennametal, our strategy and the opportunities ahead. I look forward to continuing to work with him as we execute our plans and build long-term value for shareholders.”
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Alvarado is the retired Chairman, President and CEO of Commercial Metals Company (“CMC”), a global manufacturer, recycler and marketer of steel and other metals. He joined CMC in April 2010 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and other roles of increasing responsibility. Before joining CMC, Alvarado was the President of U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a division of United States Steel Corporation.
Alvarado holds an MBA from the Johnson School, Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame.
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,100 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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