Kennametal appoints Patrick S. Watson as CFO, replacing Damon Audia who resigned

KENNAMETAL INC

Damon Audia resigned as VP and CFO effective June 3, 2022 to pursue another opportunity.
Patrick S. Watson elected as VP and CFO effective June 9, 2022; previously VP Finance and Corporate Controller.
Watson receives $400,000 base salary, $400,000 LTIP grant, and 60% target bonus for fiscal 2023.
Watson has 18 years of global finance, M&A, and supply chain leadership at Kennametal.

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Departed

Damon Audia

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

KMT · KENNAMETAL INC

Effective: 2022-06-03
Successor: Patrick S. Watson
Filed: June 9, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On June 3, 2022, Mr. Damon Audia, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified Kennametal Inc. (“Kennametal” or the “Company”) of his resignation from the Company to pursue another opportunity.

Appointed

Patrick S. Watson

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

KMT · KENNAMETAL INC

Effective: 2022-06-09
Filed: June 9, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company elected Patrick S. Watson, on June 7, 2022, to serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Damon Audia resigned as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at KENNAMETAL INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On June 3, 2022, Mr. Damon Audia, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified Kennametal Inc. (“Kennametal” or the “Company”) of his resignation from the Company to pursue another opportunity.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Patrick S. Watson was elected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at KENNAMETAL INC.

Action: elected
Role: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company elected Patrick S. Watson, on June 7, 2022, to serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9, 2022.

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