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KENNAMETAL INC (KMT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 30, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Amanda Cole appointed Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 21, 2026, reporting to CEO Sanjay Chowbey.
KENNAMETAL INC 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Amanda Cole appointed Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 21, 2026, reporting to CEO Sanjay Chowbey
- Judith Bacchus retiring around October 1, 2026, after holding HR and administrative leadership roles since June 1, 2011
- Cole receives $375,000 base salary, $58,000 sign-on bonus, and $300,000 special RSU grant
- Fiscal 2027 incentive target equals 50% of salary, with maximum payout of 200% of target
- Change-in-control protection equals two times base salary plus two times target bonus; pre-change severance equals 12 months’ pay
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Amanda Cole appointed Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
- Judith Bacchus retired from the company
- Leadership transition potentially affecting human-resources strategy and workforce management
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Amanda Cole appointed Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026
- Global remit includes human resources, corporate communications and EHSQ activities
- Judith Bacchus retiring around October 1, 2026 after more than 20 years at Kennametal
- Planned transition preserves leadership continuity across talent, culture and employee-related functions
- Cole’s industrial-sector transformation experience supports Kennametal’s performance and organizational capability priorities
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