Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) on August 28, 2025, with the report signed on September 3, 2025. The filing primarily addresses corporate governance changes, specifically the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on personnel appointments and associated compensation arrangements.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Mauro Gregorio to the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Gregorio will serve a term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He has not been appointed to any specific committees at this time.
- Background: Mr. Gregorio previously served as President of the Performance Materials & Coatings Division at Dow Inc. (2020–2024) and held leadership roles in Dow Consumer Solutions and Dow Silicone Corporation.
- Compensation: He will receive the standard cash retainer for non-employee directors and time-vesting restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $44,917.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future business performance. No specific risks or contingencies related to the company's operations are disclosed in this report. The appointment was not made under any arrangement or understanding requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mauro Gregorio's board service (September 1, 2025).
- Review the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (filed July 15, 2025) for details on the standard non-employee director compensation plan.
- Confirm the grant date fair value of the restricted stock units ($44,917) and the vesting schedule.
- Note that this filing does not provide updated financial results; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial metrics.