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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Carpenter Technology (CRS)

Carpenter Technology GC James Dee to retire; Jed Freeman named successor effective 2027

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Carpenter Technology said General Counsel and Secretary James D. Dee will retire effective December 31, 2026, and remain with the company through that date. The board appointed Deputy General Counsel Jed S. Freeman as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective January 1, 2027, providing a planned succession in the legal leadership role.

Key points

  • James D. Dee notified the company on October 12, 2026 of his decision to retire effective December 31, 2026
  • Jed S. Freeman, who joined the company in 2007 and is currently Deputy General Counsel, takes the role effective January 1, 2027
  • The company said Mr. Dee's retirement was not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies or practices
  • The press release announcing the change is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01

The filing

CompanyCarpenter Technology (CRS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 15, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
Accession number0000017843-26-000040

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:12 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on October 15, 2026.

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