---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-376936"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MTUS"
cik: "0001598428"
company_name: "Metallus Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-31T20:47:24+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-31T20:48:50.442298+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Metallus CEO Mike Williams to retire Dec 31; Kris Westbrooks named successor Jan 1

## Summary
- Michael Williams retires as CEO and board member effective Dec 31, 2026; stays as special advisor through June 30, 2027.
- Kristopher Westbrooks, current President/COO, appointed President/CEO and board member effective Jan 1, 2027.
- Westbrooks receives $800k base salary (up $153k), target annual award at 100% of base, LTIP grant $2.4M (up $1.15M).
- Westbrooks' severance multiple in change of control reduced from 3x to 2.5x; Kevin Raketich named EVP Strategy & Corp Dev.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-376936
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MTUS
- cik: 0001598428
- company_name: Metallus Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-31T20:47:24+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1598428/000119312526376936/0001193125-26-376936-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1598428/000119312526376936/mtus-20260831.htm

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