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UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025 (August 4, 2025)
Atkore Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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16100 South Lathrop Avenue, Harvey, Illinois 60426
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(708) 339-1610
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name )
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)
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☐ 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 pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Common Stock, $.01 par value per share |
ATKR |
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 August 4, 2025, William E. Waltz, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Atkore Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intention to retire. Mr. Waltz plans to continue to serve as President and CEO until a successor is appointed.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.*
On August 5, 2025, the Company issued a press release regarding the foregoing matters. A copy of the Company’s press release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.*
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Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K |
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In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. |
SIGNATURES
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.
ATKORE INC.
By: /s/ Daniel S. Kelly
Daniel S. Kelly
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: August 5, 2025
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Business Wire Press Release Date: August 5, 2025 Atkore Inc. Announces CEO’s Decision to Retire Bill Waltz to retire as President and CEO and to step down from the Board following the appointment of successor Board of Directors Initiates CEO Search Process HARVEY, IL – August 5, 2025 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Atkore Inc. (“Atkore”) (NYS: ATKR) today announced that William (Bill) Waltz, Chief Executive Officer and President, has informed the Atkore Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Company. Mr. Waltz plans to serve in his roles until a successor is appointed. The Atkore Board is engaged in its succession plan process to identify the Company’s next CEO. On his upcoming retirement, Mr. Waltz said, “I have been part of Atkore’s leadership team for 12 years, including seven as CEO. Leading Atkore truly has been the honor and privilege of my 40-year business career. I’m proud of our company’s achievements to date, including expanding our capabilities to capture opportunities from global megatrends and instilling a culture of discipline and excellence by leveraging the Atkore Business System. Atkore has a strong foundation in place in large part due to our dedicated and talented employees. I am committed to continuing to execute our strategy and drive improved performance for the benefit of all our stakeholders. While I’m not going anywhere just yet, I look forward to spending more time with my family upon my retirement.” “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bill for his tireless energy, hard work and accomplishments over his tenure with the Company and as CEO,” said Michael Schrock, Chairman of Atkore’s Board of Directors. “Under his leadership, Atkore has built a diverse portfolio of products and solutions to meet increased demands for electrification and digitization, all while delivering value to our employees, customers and shareholders. His conviction to Atkore’s mission of ‘being the customer’s first choice’ is equally shared among the rest of the Atkore executive team, and together, they will continue to drive the business forward and facilitate a smooth transition to a new CEO.” In a separate press release issued today, Atkore announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The Company will hold a conference call and live webcast to discuss these results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 5, 2025. About Atkore Inc. Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.2B in sales in fiscal year 2024, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. To learn more, please visit www.atkore.com.
Media Contact: Lisa Winter Vice President - Communications 708-225-2453 AtkoreCommunications@atkore.com Investor Contact: Matthew Kline Vice President - Treasury & Investor Relations 708-225-2116 Investors@atkore.com