[8-K] KADANT INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kadant Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025 and furnished an accompanying press release and presentation in an 8-K.

The company will host a webcast and conference call on October 29, 2025 to discuss the results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and the slide deck as Exhibit 99.2.

Information provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is furnished and not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or incorporated by reference except as expressly provided.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): October 28, 2025

KADANT INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 001-11406

Delaware									52-1762325
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)									(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive

Westford, Massachusetts 01886

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(978) 776-2000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value

KAI

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). 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. ¨

KADANT INC.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2025, Kadant Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 29, 2025, the Company will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025. A copy of the slides that will be presented on the webcast and discussed in the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
			The following exhibits relating to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed.
			Exhibit
			No.			Description of Exhibits
			99.1			Press Release issued by the Company on October 28, 2025 announcing its financial results.
			99.2			Slides to be presented by the Company on October 29, 2025.
			104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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KADANT INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						KADANT INC.
Date: October 28, 2025			By			/s/ Michael J. McKenney
						Michael J. McKenney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Kadant (KAI) announce in this 8-K?

Kadant announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025 and furnished supporting materials.

When is Kadant’s webcast and conference call?

The webcast and call will be held on October 29, 2025 to discuss the quarterly results.

Which exhibits were included with the 8-K?

Kadant furnished Exhibit 99.1 (press release dated October 28, 2025) and Exhibit 99.2 (slides for the October 29, 2025 webcast).

Are the materials considered filed or furnished?

Information under Items 2.02 and 7.01—including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2—was furnished, not filed.

What is the liability treatment under the Exchange Act?

The furnished information is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

What fiscal period do the results cover?

The results cover the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025.