Kadant Inc (KAI) director discloses RSU vesting into 131 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kadant Inc. director reports routine stock award vesting

A director of Kadant Inc. reported the vesting of a restricted stock unit award and the related issuance of common shares. On January 3, 2026, 131 restricted stock units were converted into 131 shares of Kadant common stock at an exercise price of $0, as part of a partial vesting under an award agreement dated May 14, 2025. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 4,513 shares of Kadant common stock held directly. This filing reflects standard equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LEONARD THOMAS C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

KADANT INC.

ONE TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE

(Street)

WESTFORD MA 01886

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/03/2026

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

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

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

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	01/03/2026		M		131	A	(1)	4,513	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	01/03/2026		M			131	(1)	01/31/2026	Common Stock	131	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on January 3, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated May 14, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stacy D. Krause, by power of attorney	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kadant Inc (KAI) report on January 3, 2026?

A director of Kadant Inc. reported the vesting of 131 restricted stock units into 131 shares of common stock on January 3, 2026.

How many Kadant Inc (KAI) shares does the director own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 4,513 shares of Kadant Inc. common stock, held directly.

What type of equity award vested for the Kadant Inc (KAI) director?

The transaction involved a restricted stock unit award that partially vested, converting 131 restricted stock units into common shares.

Was there any cash exercise price for the Kadant Inc (KAI) restricted stock units?

No cash was paid to exercise the award; the exercise price for the restricted stock units was reported as $0.

Is the Kadant Inc (KAI) reporting person an officer or a director?

The reporting person is identified as a director of Kadant Inc. and is not marked as a 10% owner or officer in this filing.

What is the origin date of the Kadant Inc (KAI) restricted stock unit award?

The restricted stock unit award that partially vested on January 3, 2026, is under an award agreement dated May 14, 2025.