APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC 8-K

What Happened Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. announced (via an 8-K filed Jan 27, 2026) that it issued a press release reporting its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings for the period ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The company states the information is being furnished — not “filed” — under the Securities Exchange Act, and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Details

• Press release date: January 27, 2026; reporting fiscal 2026 Q2 (period ended December 31, 2025) results — attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Item reported on the Form 8-K: 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
• Filing designation: information furnished (not filed) per the 8-K language about Section 18 and incorporation by reference.
• Administrative exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (cover page interactive XBRL); 8-K signed by Jon S. Ploetz, VP—General Counsel & Secretary.

Why It Matters This filing notifies investors that Applied has publicly released its quarterly financial results; the 8-K itself does not include the numeric results, so investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and any accompanying earnings presentation or conference-call materials for revenue, earnings, margins, and guidance. Because the release is furnished rather than filed, it’s provided for disclosure but carries different legal treatment under the Exchange Act.