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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kennametal (KMT)

Kennametal to Name Joseph Alvarado Chairman as William Lambert Retires

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Kennametal's Board said Chairman William Lambert will retire from the Board, including his Chairman role, at the conclusion of the October 27, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The Board has appointed director Joseph Alvarado as his successor, effective October 28, 2026.

Key points

  • Lambert has served on the Board since March 2016 and as Chairman since October 2023.
  • Alvarado becomes incoming Chairman effective October 28, 2026.
  • Alvarado has been a director since 2018 and has chaired the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee since 2023.
  • Alvarado is the retired Chairman, President and CEO of Commercial Metals Company.

The filing

CompanyKennametal (KMT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 28, 2026, 4:19 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-050182

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:55 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 July 28, 2026.

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