8-K
MANITOWOC CO INC (MTW)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, 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): March 30, 2026 |
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The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Wisconsin | 1-11978 | 39-0448110 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| 11270 West Park Place<br><br>Suite 1000 | ||
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 53224 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 414 760-4600 | ||
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $.01 Par Value | MTW | The 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).
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Jennifer L. Peterson, who was serving as the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer and Secretary, effective immediately. In her expanded role, Ms. Peterson will lead the Company’s global human resources, legal and risk management functions.
A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Peterson’s new leadership role is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated March 31, 2026. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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.
| The Manitowoc Company, Inc. | |||
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| Date: | March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ JenniferL Peterson |
| Jennifer L. Peterson<br>Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer and Secretary |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Manitowoc Appoints Jennifer L. Peterson as Chief Legal and People Officer
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) (the “Company” or “Manitowoc”) announced today that Jennifer L. Peterson has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer, and Secretary. In her expanded role, Ms. Peterson will lead Manitowoc’s global human resources, legal, and risk management functions.
“I am very pleased to have Jennifer assume this new leadership role at Manitowoc. Since 2022, Jennifer has been an integral leader of our executive management team, and she continues to strengthen our culture of integrity, service, and growth. Her leadership and experience help the business navigate the increasing demands of global legal, risk, and compliance programs,” commented Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Peterson has nearly 25 years of legal experience from both in-house and private practice and has been an executive leader of the Manitowoc leadership team since being appointed as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary in 2022. She joined Manitowoc in 2018 and has held positions of increasing responsibility within the legal department. Ms. Peterson has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. ("Manitowoc" or the "Company") was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, provides high quality, customer-focused lifting products and services world-wide through its Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brands and its support-focused subsidiary MGX Equipment Services. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com.
For more information:
Ion Warner
SVP, Marketing and Investor Relations
+1 414-760-4805
ion.warner@manitowoc.com