Kadant director receives 128 shares from RSU vesting

Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara acquired 128 shares of Common Stock through restricted stock unit vesting.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 08:47 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara acquired 128 shares of Common Stock through restricted stock unit vesting. On July 4, 2026, a portion of her restricted stock unit award vested and delivered 128 shares at a price of $0.00 per share as compensation, not an open-market purchase.

Following the transaction, she directly holds 1,529 shares of Common Stock and 256 restricted stock units. According to the award terms, the remaining units vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, contingent on her continued board service.

Insider Trade Summary

128 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider O'Mara Rebecca Martinez

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 — 1,529 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Unit, 384 to 256 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 1,401 to 1,529 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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: 1,529 shares Restricted stock units remaining: 256 units +2 more

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Shares acquired via RSU vesting 128 shares Restricted stock units vested on July 4, 2026

Common shares held after transaction 1,529 shares Direct ownership following July 4, 2026 vesting

Restricted stock units remaining 256 units Derivative holdings after July 4, 2026 transaction

RSU exercise price $0.00 per share Delivery of shares from restricted stock unit award

RSU expiration date January 31, 2027 Expiration of restricted stock unit award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, derivative security, vesting, fiscal quarters, +1 more

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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.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

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

"Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 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.

fiscal quarters financial

"The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026"

exercise or conversion financial

"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""

FAQ

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What transaction did Kadant (KAI) director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara report?

She reported the vesting of restricted stock units that delivered 128 Kadant common shares. This was a compensation-related derivative exercise, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and reflects routine equity-based director compensation for board service.

How many Kadant (KAI) shares does Rebecca Martinez O'Mara hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, she directly holds 1,529 shares of Kadant common stock. This figure reflects her position following the July 4, 2026 restricted stock unit vesting and related share delivery from her director equity award.

What happened to Rebecca Martinez O'Mara’s restricted stock units at Kadant (KAI)?

A portion of her restricted stock unit award vested, converting 128 units into 128 common shares. She now has 256 restricted stock units remaining, which continue to represent potential future share deliveries if vesting conditions are met.

Are Rebecca Martinez O'Mara’s Kadant (KAI) transactions open-market trades?

No, the Form 4 shows a derivative exercise from restricted stock unit vesting at $0.00 per share. This is compensation-related share delivery under an award agreement, not a discretionary open-market stock purchase or sale by the director.

When will the remaining Kadant (KAI) restricted stock units vest for Rebecca Martinez O'Mara?

The remaining shares from her March 11, 2026 restricted stock unit award vest in equal installments on the last day of each Kadant fiscal quarter in 2026, provided she continues serving as a director during that period.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

O'Mara Rebecca Martinez

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE

(Street)

WESTFORD MASSACHUSETTS 01886

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KADANT INC [ KAI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/04/2026		M		128	A	(1)	1,529	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	07/04/2026		M			128	(1)	01/31/2027	Common Stock	128	$0	256	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stacy D. Krause, by power of attorney	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)