Kadant director acquires 128 shares via RSU vesting
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell acquired 128 shares of Common Stock on July 4, 2026 through partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell acquired 128 shares of Common Stock on July 4, 2026 through partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award. After the transaction, she directly holds 3,454 Common shares and 256 Restricted Stock Units. The remaining RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments during 2026 while she continues serving as a director.
Insider Trade Summary
128 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
2 txns
Insider
Russell Erin L
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 128 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 128 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 256 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,454 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Restricted Stock Unit, 384 to 256 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, 3,326 to 3,454 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via RSU vesting: 128 shares
Common shares held after transaction: 3,454 shares
Restricted Stock Units remaining: 256 RSUs
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6 metrics
Shares acquired via RSU vesting
128 shares
Common Stock from restricted stock unit vesting on July 4, 2026
Common shares held after transaction
3,454 shares
Direct ownership after July 4, 2026 transaction
Restricted Stock Units remaining
256 RSUs
Direct derivative holdings after July 4, 2026
RSU expiration date
January 31, 2027
Expiration date for the reported Restricted Stock Unit award
Transaction price per share
$0.00
Reported price per share for RSU conversion to Common Stock
Derivative exercise shares
128 shares
Total shares involved in derivative exercise per transaction summary
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, derivative security, vesting
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
derivative security financial
"Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting financial
"The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Kadant Inc. (KAI) director Erin L. Russell report?
Erin L. Russell reported acquiring 128 Kadant Inc. Common Stock shares through partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award. The vesting occurred on July 4, 2026, and reflects routine equity compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
What is the size of the restricted stock unit vesting reported for Kadant Inc. (KAI)?
The filing shows 128 Restricted Stock Units converting into 128 shares of Kadant Inc. Common Stock. This represents a partial vesting of a larger award granted on March 11, 2026, under the company’s restricted stock unit award agreement for directors.
When do the remaining Kadant Inc. (KAI) restricted stock units for Erin L. Russell vest?
The remaining shares under Erin L. Russell’s restricted stock unit award vest in equal installments on the last day of each Kadant Inc. fiscal quarter in 2026. Vesting is contingent on her continued service as a director during that period.
Is Erin L. Russell’s Kadant Inc. (KAI) Form 4 a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 does not disclose an open-market purchase or sale. It reports an “M” code transaction, meaning an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, specifically restricted stock units vesting into Common Stock as part of standard director equity compensation.
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