UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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You invested in KENNAMETAL INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareowner meeting to be held on October 26, 2021.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareowner meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

Board

Voting Items

Recommends

1.

Election of nine directors for terms expiring in 2022

Nominees:

01)

Joseph Alvarado

06)

Sagar A. Patel

For

02)

Cindy L. Davis

07)

Christopher Rossi

03)

William J. Harvey

08)

Lawrence W. Stranghoener

04)

William M. Lambert

09)

Steven H. Wunning

05)

Lorraine M. Martin

2.

Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022

For

3.

Non-Binding (Advisory) Vote to Approve the Compensation Paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers

For

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

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