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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): June 15, 2026
National Presto Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)
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Wisconsin
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1-2451
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39-0494170
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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54703-3703
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(Address of principal executive office)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 240.13a-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, $1.00 par value
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NPK
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New York Stock Exchange
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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 8.01 Other Events
On June 15, 2026, the Registrant announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, National Defense Corporation (“NDC”), was holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art medium caliber ammunition production and test facility at NDC’s Tech Ord campus in Clear Lake, South Dakota. A press release describing the event and new facility is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8‑K. Such Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or 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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of National Presto Industries, Inc. dated June 15, 2026
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104
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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Forward looking statements in this Form 8-K are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: government defense spending and defense requirements; termination for the convenience of the government; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by the United States Government and other major customers; unexpected problems or events experienced by subcontractors, team members, or their respective suppliers or subcontractors; product mix; competitive pressure on pricing; increases in material, freight/shipping, labor or other production costs that cannot be recouped through pricing; and such other factors as may be described from time to time in the Registrant’s SEC filings.
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.
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National Presto Industries, Inc.
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Date: June 16, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Maryjo Cohen
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(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President
and Chief Executive Officer
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NEWS RELEASE
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CONTACT: David Peuse
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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(715) 839-2146
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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING OF ADVANCED MUNITIONS PRODUCTION FACILITY IN CLEAR LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
Eau Claire, Wisconsin (June 15, 2026) – National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) announced that its subsidiary National Defense Corporation (NDC) is holding a private groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow for a new state-of-the-art medium caliber ammunition production and test facility at the company's Tech Ord campus in Clear Lake, South Dakota.
The project represents an approximate $90 million investment by NDC to meet current and emerging U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) ammunition requirements. It will incorporate modern manufacturing technologies, advanced automation, digital quality systems, and scalable production processes capable of rapidly responding to changing mission needs. The investment further strengthens South Dakota's growing role in supporting national defense and advanced manufacturing while reinforcing the Tech Ord campus as a strategic location for future Defense Industrial Base expansion.
Over the last two years, NDC has worked closely with the DoD to evaluate future warfighter requirements, procurement strategies, and manufacturing technologies. The result is a facility designed from the ground up to deliver greater flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness than traditional ammunition production models.
When asked for comments, Todd Anderson, President of NDC stated, “The decision to make the sizable investment largely resulted from our participation in Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) programs that focus on next-generation technologies like Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems ammunition. The DOTC programs illustrated to us the importance of modern, scalable production capabilities that can quickly transform innovative concepts into operational capacity. The new facility is designed to deliver that kind of flexibility in the manufacture of the DoD’s growing portfolio of medium caliber ammunition. We are proud to partner with Army Senior Leadership to understand their needs and help shape that future. Certainly, we appreciate their support. We also are grateful for the support we have received from local leaders, state officials, economic development partners, contractors, and the Clear Lake community."
Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in mid-June 2026, with completion anticipated in 2028.
National Presto Industries, Inc. operates in three business segments. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs and sells small household appliances and pressure cookers under the PRESTO® brand name. The segment is recognized as an innovator of new products. The Defense segment manufactures a variety of products, including medium caliber training and tactical ammunition, energetic ordnance items, fuzes, cartridge cases, and metal parts. The Safety segment offers smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and commercial fire extinguishers.
This release contains “forward looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. In addition to the factors discussed above, other important risk factors are delineated in the Company’s various SEC filings.
