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): February 26, 2026
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut | 001-07698 | 06-0236700 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1 Waterview Dr, Shelton, Connecticut |
| 06484 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
| Trading Symbol(s) |
| Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $2.50 par value per share |
| ACU |
| NYSE American |
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 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 26, 2026, Acme United Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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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.
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By | /s/ Walter C. Johnsen |
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| Walter C. Johnsen |
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| Chairman and |
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| Chief Executive Officer |
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Dated: February 26, 2026 | ||
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By | /s/ Paul G. Driscoll |
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| Paul G. Driscoll |
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| Vice President and |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: February 26, 2026 | ||