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    Kennametal Inc (KMT)

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    Kennametal Inc. is a global industrial technology leader specializing in the development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials for metal cutting and extreme wear applications. The company provides high-performance tooling, engineered components, and advanced materials to industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, and earthworks. Its products enable precision manufacturing and efficient operations in challenging environments like high temperatures and corrosion.

    1. Metal Cutting - Offers high-performance tooling and metal cutting products, including milling, hole making, turning, threading, and toolmaking systems. Serves industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation, with products marketed under brands like Kennametal®, WIDIA®, WIDIA Hanita®, and WIDIA GTD®.

    2. Infrastructure - Produces engineered tungsten carbide and ceramic components, earth-cutting tools, and advanced metallurgical powders. Supplies industries like aerospace, defense, energy, and earthworks, with products marketed primarily under the Kennametal® brand.

    NamePositionExternal RolesShort Bio

    Carlonda R. Reilly

    Executive

    Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

    None

    Carlonda R. Reilly has been VP and CTO since September 2018, leading innovation strategies at Kennametal.

    Faisal Hamadi

    Executive

    Vice President and President of Infrastructure Business Segment

    None

    Faisal Hamadi joined Kennametal in July 2024 and became President of the Infrastructure Business Segment on January 20, 2025.

    Judith L. Bacchus

    Executive

    Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

    None

    Judith L. Bacchus has been VP and Chief Administrative Officer since May 2019, previously serving in various HR roles since 2011.

    Michelle R. Keating

    Executive

    Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel

    None

    Michelle R. Keating has been VP, Secretary, and General Counsel since December 2016, with a tenure at Kennametal starting in August 2011.

    Patrick S. Watson

    Executive

    Vice President Finance and CFO

    None

    Patrick S. Watson has been VP Finance and CFO since June 2022, with a career at Kennametal starting in 2011.

    Sanjay Chowbey

    Executive

    President and CEO

    None

    Sanjay Chowbey is the President and CEO of Kennametal Inc., having assumed the role on June 1, 2024. He joined Kennametal in 2021 as VP and President of the Metal Cutting segment.

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    Douglas Dietrich

    Board

    Board Member

    Executive Chairman and CEO of Minerals Technologies Inc.

    Douglas Dietrich joined the Kennametal Board on February 1, 2025, and is the Executive Chairman and CEO of Minerals Technologies Inc..

    Lorraine M. Martin

    Board

    Board Member

    President and CEO of the National Safety Council; Co-founder of Pegasus Springs Foundation; Board Member at IperionX Limited

    Lorraine M. Martin has been a director since 2018, with over 35 years of experience in the aerospace industry.

    Steven H. Wunning

    Board

    Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee

    Board Member at Summit Materials, Inc.; Board of Trustees at Missouri University of Science and Technology

    Steven H. Wunning has been a director since 2005, with extensive experience in global operations and finance.

    William M. Lambert

    Board

    Chairman of the Board

    Board Member at MSA Safety Incorporated

    William M. Lambert has been the Chairman of the Board since November 1, 2023, and has extensive experience in global manufacturing and finance.

    1. Given the continued decline in the Transportation and General Engineering end markets in EMEA and the Americas, what specific strategies are you implementing to mitigate these challenges and drive growth in these regions?
    2. With adjusted operating margins decreasing in both the Metal Cutting and Infrastructure segments due to lower sales volumes and higher inflation, how do you plan to combat these margin pressures and improve profitability moving forward?
    3. You've mentioned expectations of a slight recovery in industrial production and oil rig counts in the second half of Fiscal 2025; what factors give you confidence in this anticipated improvement despite the current macroeconomic headwinds?
    4. Despite realizing $35 million in annualized savings from your restructuring program, margins have continued to decline. How are you ensuring that these savings translate into improved financial performance, and are additional cost-saving measures being considered?
    5. Considering the higher wage and general inflation impacting your operating margins, what actions are you taking to offset these costs, and how might these efforts affect your competitive positioning in the market?
    Program DetailsProgram 1Program 2
    Approval DateJuly 27, 2021 February 2024
    End Date/DurationCompleted as of June 30, 2024 Three-year period for fiscal 2025
    Total Additional Amount$200 million $200 million
    Remaining Amount$0 $185 million
    DetailsProgram completed Reflects confidence in strategic initiatives and offsets dilution from compensation programs

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Immaterial Business Combination Acquisition

    2024

    The acquisition involved a total consideration of approximately $6.5 million with goodwill between $3.6 million and $3.8 million recorded in the Metal Cutting segment. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to expand into new markets and add complementary product offerings, though its impact is considered immaterial overall.

    Recent developments and announcements about KMT.

    Earnings

    • New Earnings (Q2 2025)

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      7 days ago

      Kennametal’s Q2 sees a slight order uptick and $65M in cost savings toward a $100M goal, but operating margins remain 8–8.5%. With new leadership, product pruning, and diversified revenue streams in play, watch for further margin and working capital gains.

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