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Kadant Inc. filings document the public-company record for a Delaware industrial technology supplier whose common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under KAI. Recent 8-K reports furnish operating and financial results, earnings releases, Regulation FD presentation materials, and changes in non-GAAP financial measure presentation tied to acquired intangible assets.
Proxy materials cover board governance, executive compensation, equity awards, shareholder voting matters, and pay-versus-performance data. The filing record also includes capital-structure and material-event disclosures associated with Kadant’s common stock and corporate reporting obligations.
Kadant Inc ownership filing shows Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owned 712,184 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.04% of the class. The filing reports sole voting power for 10,244 shares and sole dispositive power for 712,184 shares. The filing is signed on 04/29/2026.
Wasatch Advisors filed Amendment No. 10 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,038,548 shares of Kadant Inc. Common Stock, representing 8.8% of the class. The filing states Wasatch has sole voting power for 692,850 shares and sole dispositive power for 1,038,548 shares.
The filing is signed by Wasatch's CEO and updates ownership figures as reported on the amendment.
Kadant Inc. director John M. Albertine exercised a restricted stock unit award, converting 129 restricted stock units into 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026. This was a partial vesting under a restricted stock unit agreement dated March 11, 2026, and represents compensation-related equity, not an open-market trade.
Following the transaction, Albertine directly holds 7,963 shares of Kadant common stock. The remaining units from this award are scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, provided he continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard increased his direct shareholdings through routine equity compensation. On April 4, 2026, 129 restricted stock units vested and were converted into 129 shares of common stock at no cash exercise price.
Following the delivery of these shares, Leonard directly owned 4,642 shares of Kadant common stock. The vesting stems from a restricted stock unit award dated March 11, 2026. The footnote states that the remaining units from this award will vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as he continues serving as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara reported a routine equity compensation event. She exercised a restricted stock unit award, converting 129 shares of RSUs into 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share.
The transaction reflects partial vesting of an RSU award dated March 11, 2026, with the remaining units scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant's fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as she continues serving as a director. After this transaction, she directly holds 1,401 shares of common stock and 384 restricted stock units, and no unexercised derivative position from this award remains in the filing.
Kadant Inc. director Jonathan W. Painter reported a compensation-related share acquisition. On April 4, 2026, a restricted stock unit award partially vested, and he received 129 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
After this vesting, he directly holds 8,877 common shares and reports an additional 3 shares held indirectly by his son. According to the award agreement, the remaining units are scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, provided he continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell exercised a restricted stock unit award, receiving 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026 through the conversion of 129 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share under the award terms.
After this transaction, Russell directly holds 3,326 shares of Kadant common stock and 384 restricted stock units. According to the award agreement, the remaining units vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as Russell continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at the 2026 annual meeting on electing two directors, approving a non-binding say-on-pay resolution, and ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor. The meeting will be held May 20, 2026, both at the Westford, MA office and via live webcast.
The proxy describes a pay-for-performance program using earnings per share growth, return on equity, and adjusted EBITDA to set bonuses and equity awards. It also highlights 2025 results, including $1.05 billion in revenue, adjusted EBITDA of $216 million, and operating cash flow of $171 million, along with detailed governance, board skills, and sustainability practices.
Kadant Inc: The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 7 to its Schedule 13G/A reporting that it beneficially owns 0 shares (0%) of Kadant common stock following an internal realignment.
The filing states the realignment occurred on January 12, 2026 and that certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report holdings separately; signature dated March 27, 2026.