# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001026655
**File Stem:** 0001026655-26-000013
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 11773
**Document Hash:** 5fbedfcbcb9e4b5c565aba058fb0c0fb
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001026655-26-000013.hdr.sgml**: 20260311

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001026655-26-000013

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260311

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260311

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260311

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001026655
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 311481870
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12505
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26744255

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 800 MANOR PARK DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** P O BOX 28183
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43228
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8006666960

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 800 MANOR PARK DR
- **STREET 2:** P O BOX 28183
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43228

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CORE MATERIALS CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19961107

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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): March 11, 2026**

**Core Molding Technologies, Inc.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-12505 | 31-1481870 |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 800 Manor Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio |  | 43228-0183 |
| (Address of principal executive office) |  | (Zip Code) |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 870-5000**

**(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 240.13e-4(c)) <br> Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 | CMT | NYSE American LLC |
| Preferred Stock purchase rights, par value $0.01 | N/A | NYSE American LLC |

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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 (§ 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 ☐

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**Item 8.01 Other Events**

On March 11, 2026, Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved an increase to its existing stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to an additional approximately $6,500,000 of its outstanding shares of common stock. As of the date hereof there was approximately $1,000,000 of remaining repurchase authority under the stock repurchase program, bringing the total repurchase authority under the stock repurchase program with the announced increase to $7,500,000. Repurchases of shares of common stock under the stock repurchase program will be made in the open market and in accordance with applicable securities laws. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or terminated at any time at the Company's discretion. The foregoing description of the press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| <u>[99.1](pressreleasedatedmarch1120.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release dated March 11, 2026](pressreleasedatedmarch1120.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**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.

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| | CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
| Date: March 11, 2026 | By: | */s/ Alex J. Panda* |
|  | Name: | *Alex J. Panda* |
|  | Title: | *Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**<u>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</u>**

**Core Molding Technologies Announces $7,500,000 Stock Repurchase Program**

COLUMBUS, OH, March 11, 2026 – **Core Molding Technologies, Inc.** (NYSE American: CMT) ("Core Molding", "Core" or the "Company"), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $7,500,000 of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock, par value $1.00 per share.

"This new $7.5 million share buyback authorization reflects our strong financial position, our confidence in the Company's long-term growth prospects, and our commitment to enhancing shareholder value," said the Company's Chief Operating Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer, Eric Palomaki.

Repurchases of shares of common stock under the stock repurchase program will be made in the open market and in accordance with applicable securities laws. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or terminated at any time at the Company's discretion.

**About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.**

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company's operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound ("SMC"), resin transfer molding ("RTM"), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene ("DCPD"), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics ("DLFT") and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies' products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies' operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

**Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

*This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "plan", "expect", "intend", "will", "should", "could", "would",* 

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*"project", "continue", "likely", and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company's expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company's end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; business conditions in the plastics, transportation, power sports, utilities and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production); the availability and price increases of raw material,; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; the imposition of new or increased tariffs and the resulting consequences; safety and security conditions in Mexico; costs and other resources related to Core Molding Technologies' efforts to expand its customer base and grow its business, and provide on-time delivery to customers; ; the Company's decision to pursue new products and initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from and properly integrate any completed acquisitions; the Company's financial position or other financial information; inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential hazards; equipment and machinery failure; product liability and warranty claims; cybersecurity incidents or other similar disruptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the SEC. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company's filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.* 

**Company Contact:**

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Alex Panda

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

apanda@coremt.com

**Investor Relations Contact:**

Three Part Advisors, LLC

Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser

214-616-2207

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