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8-K — CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP

Accession: 0001193125-26-320951

Filed: 2026-07-28

Period: 2026-07-26

CIK: 0000017843

SIC: 3312 (STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES ROLLING MILLS (COKE OVENS))

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: July 26, 2026

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-5828

23-0458500

(State of or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

I.D. No.)

1735 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

19103

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(610) 208-2000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered or required to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $5 Par Value

CRS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b.2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 - Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 24, 2026, Brian J. Malloy, the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Carpenter Technology Corporation (the “Company”), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

On July 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Tony R. Thene to return to his capacity as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a role which he previously held from 2015 through June 2026. The Board also appointed Mr. Thene to his previous roles of Chairman of the Board and President of the Company.

Biographical and other information about Mr. Thene is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025 and the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2025. Mr. Thene does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Thene and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Thene was selected to his position. Neither Mr. Thene nor any related person of Mr. Thene has a direct or indirect material interest in any existing or currently proposed transaction to which the Company is or may become a party that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release announcing the passing of Mr. Malloy and appointment of Mr. Thene is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, whether before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

No.

Description

99.1

Press Release dated July 27, 2026

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

By

/s/ James D. Dee

James D. Dee

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: July 28, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF BRIAN MALLOY

TONY THENE TO RETURN TO CEO ROLE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

PHILADELPHIA, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced today that Brian Malloy, the

Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, July 24. The Carpenter Technology team extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

The Board of Directors issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by Brian’s passing. Over the past decade, Brian

made significant contributions to Carpenter Technology and was a respected leader with a strong commitment to performance, operational excellence, and the Company’s long-term success. We extend our deepest sympathies to Brian’s family

and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Tony Thene, the Company’s Executive Chairman, has been appointed by the Board of

Directors to return in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Thene previously held the position of CEO of Carpenter Technology from 2015 through June 2026. Mr. Thene will also continue as Chairman.

About Carpenter Technology

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy materials and process solutions for critical

applications in the aerospace and defense, medical, transportation, energy, and industrial and consumer markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter Technology has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys including nickel, cobalt, and titanium

and material process capabilities that solve our customers’ current and future material challenges. More information about Carpenter Technology can be found at www.carpentertechnology.com.

Investor Inquiries:

Media Inquiries:

John Huyette

Heather Beardsley

+1 610-208-2061

+1 610-208-2278

jhuyette@cartech.com

hbeardsley@cartech.com

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