Kadant director Erin L. Russell receives 128 shares

Q: How many shares did Erin L. Russell receive in her KAI Form 4?

Kadant Inc director Erin L. Russell received 128 common shares when 128 restricted stock units partially vested on October 3, 2026. Her reported post-transaction holdings were 3,582 common shares and 128 restricted stock units, held directly.

The award's remaining shares vest on the last day of Kadant's fourth quarter in fiscal 2026, conditional on continued service as a director.

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Kadant Inc director Erin L. Russell partially vested 128 restricted stock units on October 3, 2026, and received 128 common shares under an award agreement dated March 11, 2026. Her reported post-transaction position was 3,582 common shares and 128 restricted stock units, both held directly. The award's remaining shares vest on the last day of Kadant's fourth quarter in fiscal 2026, provided she continues to serve as a director.

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128 shares exercised/converted

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Insider Russell Erin L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit ^F1	128	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock ^F1	128	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 128 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 3,582 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on October 3, 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 on the last day of the Issuer's fourth quarter in fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer.

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Restricted stock units partially vested: 128 restricted stock units Common shares delivered: 128 shares Common shares held after transaction: 3,582 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock units partially vested 128 restricted stock units October 3, 2026

Common shares delivered 128 shares Upon partial vesting on October 3, 2026

Common shares held after transaction 3,582 shares Directly held after October 3, 2026

Restricted stock units held after transaction 128 restricted stock units Directly held after October 3, 2026

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restricted stock unit award, partial vesting, award agreement

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"partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award"

A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.

partial vesting financial

"Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award"

award agreement financial

"pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement"

An award agreement is a legal contract that spells out the terms of a pay or equity grant—such as stock options, restricted shares, or cash bonuses—given to an employee, director or consultant. It describes what is being granted, any conditions for keeping it (for example, earning it over time or meeting performance targets), and what happens if the person leaves or breaks rules. Investors care because these agreements affect company costs, potential share dilution and how executives are motivated and rewarded.

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How many shares did Erin L. Russell receive in her KAI Form 4?

Kadant Inc director Erin L. Russell received 128 common shares when 128 restricted stock units partially vested on October 3, 2026. Her reported post-transaction holdings were 3,582 common shares and 128 restricted stock units, held directly.

When do the remaining KAI restricted stock units vest?

The award's remaining shares vest on the last day of Kadant's fourth quarter in fiscal 2026, provided Erin L. Russell continues to serve as a director.

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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^*

Russell Erin L

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

KADANT INC.

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)
10/03/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	10/03/2026		M		128	A	⁽¹⁾	3,582	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	10/03/2026		M			128	⁽¹⁾	01/31/2027	Common Stock	128	$0	128	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on October 3, 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 on the last day of the Issuer's fourth quarter in fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stacy D. Krause, by power of attorney	10/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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