Exhibit 99.1
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News Release |
Graham Corporation ◆ 20 Florence Avenue
◆ Batavia, NY 14020
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAHAM CORPORATION ANNOUNCES TRANSITION TO
STRENGTHEN CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH
As part of its established succession plan, President & CEO, Daniel J. Thoren to transition to Executive Chairman and Strategic
Advisor effective June 2025
Matthew J. Malone, current Vice President and General Manager for Graham subsidiary Barber-Nichols,
appointed to President & COO effective February 2025; expected to assume CEO role of Graham Corporation in June 2025
Executing according to succession plan previously approved by the Board of Directors; deepens bench strength of the Executive Leadership
Team, ensures a smooth leadership transition, positions the business for continued growth and success
The Company reiterates its
sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance as provided on November 8, 2024
BATAVIA, NY, February 6, 2025 Graham
Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (GHM or the Company), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries,
today announced key leadership changes as part of its established succession plan.
Daniel J. Thoren, President and Chief Executive Officer, will
transition to the role of Executive Chairman, effective June 10, 2025 and will remain active in the operations of the Company for the foreseeable future. As part of the transition, Mr. Thoren will serve as a strategic advisor, focusing on
guiding strategy and helping the Company grow through business development. With this change, Jonathan W. Painter, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will transition to Lead Independent Director.
In alignment with this plan, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Matthew J. Malone as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to
Mr. Thoren, effective February 5, 2025. In this role, Mr. Malone will oversee, guide and lead each of the Companys business units. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Malone has served as Vice President and General Manager of
Barber-Nichols since 2021. Concurrently, Michael E. Dixon, Director of Sales and Marketing of Barber-Nichols, will be promoted to General Manager of Barber-Nichols reporting to Mr. Malone, effective February 5, 2025.
The Company further announced its intention for Mr. Malone to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on June 10, 2025, and the expectation of
his appointment to the Board of Directors. At that time, Mr. Dixon is expected to assume the role of Vice President of Graham Corporation and General Manager of Barber-Nichols.