---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-245487"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KMT"
cik: "0000055242"
company_name: "KENNAMETAL INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-28T21:06:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T21:08:48.599093+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kennametal issues $300M of 5.800% Senior Notes due 2036 to refinance 2028 notes

## Summary
- Issued $300M aggregate principal of 5.800% Senior Notes maturing May 28, 2036.
- Net proceeds of approximately $295.9M after underwriting discount and expenses.
- Proceeds will fund concurrent tender offer for its 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028.
- Any excess proceeds used for general corporate purposes, including possible redemption of other debt.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-245487
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KMT
- cik: 0000055242
- company_name: KENNAMETAL INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-28T21:06:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55242/000119312526245487/0001193125-26-245487-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55242/000119312526245487/d123329d8k.htm

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