Timken Applies to Cease Being a Reporting Issuer in Canada

Core Viewpoint - The Timken Company has applied to the Ontario Securities Commission to cease being a "reporting issuer" in Ontario, Canada, which is the only jurisdiction in Canada where it holds that status [1]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - If the OSC grants the request, Timken will no longer be required to file certain financial reports and disclosures in Canada, as it already reports these in the United States [2]. - The company will continue to file all financial statements and other continuous disclosure materials required with U.S. regulators and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) [2]. Group 2: Shareholder Communication - Canadian shareholders will continue to receive all disclosures provided to U.S. shareholders, in accordance with U.S. securities laws and NYSE rules [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - The Timken Company is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, with $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and approximately 19,000 employees operating in 45 countries [4].