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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.
Kadant Inc. President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell reported a bona fide gift of 48,667 shares of Kadant common stock on March 11, 2026. The shares were transferred for no consideration to the Jeffrey L. Powell Revocable Trust, where Powell serves as trustee.
Powell and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the trust, and he remains the beneficial owner of the securities held by it. After the transfer, he directly owned 12,282 shares and indirectly held 48,667 shares through the revocable trust.
ALBERTINE JOHN M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director John M. Albertine received a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units on common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Kadant common stock and was granted at a price of $0.00 per unit as compensation, not an open-market purchase.
The RSUs vest in equal installments on the last day of each quarter of Kadant’s fiscal 2026, as long as Albertine continues to serve as a director. Following these transactions, he holds 7,834 shares of Kadant common stock directly, plus the 513 RSUs scheduled to vest over 2026.
Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard reported receiving a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units on March 11, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock and will vest in equal installments on the last day of each fiscal 2026 quarter, as long as he continues to serve as a director.
Following this award, Leonard holds 4,513 shares of Kadant common stock directly, and 513 RSUs that are scheduled to convert into additional shares as they vest.
Painter Jonathan W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KADANT INC director Jonathan W. Painter received a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on common stock. Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock and vests in equal installments on the last day of each fiscal 2026 quarter, as long as he continues serving as a director. After this award, he directly holds 513 RSUs and 8,748 common shares, plus 3 additional common shares held indirectly by his son.