重大事件即時報告 8-K 2026-06-30

肯納金屬任命Amanda Cole為副總裁兼首席人力資源官，7月21日生效

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Kennametal（紐交所：KMT）於2026年6月30日提交8-K申報，宣布任命Amanda Cole為副總裁兼首席人力資源官，2026年7月21日生效。Cole將接替在公司服務超過20年、預計於2026年10月1日退休的Judith Bacchus。

Cole擁有超過20年領導企業轉型、文化變革及人才策略的經驗，此前曾任Wesco International, Inc.電氣與電子解決方案業務及IT與數位功能的人力資源副總裁，負責管理一個數十億美元的全球業務單位及企業IT/數位職能，支持全球6,500名員工。她亦曾在Wesco擔任多個人力資源領導職位，具備精益及流程改善經驗，職業生涯起步於Newell Rubbermaid的項目經理及製造工程師。Cole持有賓夕法尼亞州立大學工業工程學士學位及巴爾的摩大學工商管理碩士學位。

總裁兼首席執行官Sanjay Chowbey表示：「Amanda是工業領域經驗豐富的人力資源領袖，帶來技術紮實的跨職能視野及對持續改善的關注。她將成為董事會及執行領導團隊的重要夥伴，協助我們塑造文化、提升能力及推動表現。」他亦感謝Judy Bacchus近20年的領導，特別是在全球人才策略、文化建設及人力資源、傳訊、環境健康安全質量（EHSQ）等關鍵職能的貢獻，並期望在未來數月順利交接。

Cole將負責全球人力資源，並監督公司內外部傳訊及EHSQ活動。Kennametal是一家擁有超過85年歷史的工業技術領導者，專注材料科學、刀具及耐磨解決方案，服務航太、國防、土方工程、能源、通用工程及運輸等行業。全球約8,100名員工，客户遍及近100個國家。2025財年收入為20億美元。

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: June 30, 2026

Investor RelationsMedia Relations
CONTACT: Michael PiciCONTACT: Lori Lecker
PHONE: 412-790-0792PHONE: 412-248-8224
[email protected] [email protected]

Kennametal Names Amanda Cole Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Judith Bacchus to Retire after 20 years at the Company

PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2026 — Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today the appointment of Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026.
Cole brings more than 20 years of experience in leading enterprise-wide transformation, cultural evolution and talent strategy, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Electrical & Electronic Solutions Business and IT & Digital Functions at Wesco International, Inc. She will succeed Judith Bacchus, who will retire on or about October 1, 2026, after more than 20 years at the company.
“Amanda is an accomplished Human Resources leader in the industrial space who brings a technically grounded, cross-functional perspective and a strong focus on continuous improvement,” said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. “I am confident that she will be a key partner to the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team while helping us further shape our culture, build capability and drive performance.”
Chowbey continued, “I also want to thank Judy for her nearly two decades of leadership at Kennametal. Since joining the company in 2006, she has played a central role in strengthening our organization by building our global talent strategy, advancing our culture and leading critical functions including human resources, communications and environmental, health, safety and quality. We wish her all the best in retirement and appreciate her partnership in ensuring a seamless transition with Amanda over the coming months.”

About Amanda Cole
As Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Cole will be accountable for all human resources globally. In addition, she will oversee the company’s internal and external corporate communications function and environmental, health, safety and quality (EHSQ) activities.
Most recently, Cole was Vice President of Human Resources Electrical & Electronic Solutions Business and IT & Digital Functions at Wesco International, Inc. where she led the HR strategy for a multibillion-dollar global business unit and enterprise IT/Digital functions, supporting 6,500 employees globally.
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Prior to that, she served in various human resources leadership roles at Wesco International, Inc. and has experience in Lean and process improvement, as well as leading training and development. She started her career at Newell Rubbermaid as a Project Manager and Manufacturing Engineer.
Cole has a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Penn State University and Master of Business Administration from University of Baltimore.

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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