Business context and reporting period
Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) filed this Form 8-K to report results of its October 6, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. The report was signed and dated October 8, 2026. It reports shareholder votes, not operating or financial results.
Annual meeting results
| Proposal | Result | Vote details |
|---|---|---|
| Election of three directors | All three nominees were elected to terms expiring in 2029. | Steven E. Karol: 37,240,376 for; 4,321,375 withheld; 2,759,289 broker non-votes. Charles D. McLane, Jr.: 40,512,146 for; 1,049,605 withheld; 2,759,289 broker non-votes. Tony R. Thene: 40,852,797 for; 708,954 withheld; 2,759,289 broker non-votes. |
| Auditor ratification | Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. | 43,204,988 for; 943,977 against; 172,075 abstained. |
| Advisory executive compensation vote | Stockholders approved compensation of the named executive officers. | 40,508,630 for; 822,866 against; 230,255 abstained; 2,759,289 broker non-votes. |
Financial metrics and changes
The filing provides no revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, or other operating financial metrics. It does not present a comparable prior-period performance measure.
Guidance, risks, and unusual items
No guidance, outlook, management commentary, contingencies, or unusual financial items are reported in this filing.
Important facts to verify
- Confirm the director election, including the 2029 term expirations.
- Confirm PwC’s ratification for fiscal 2027.
- Note that the executive compensation vote was advisory and that the filing reports it as approved.