Kadant (KAI): Wasatch Advisors discloses 884,597-share 7.5% holding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wasatch Advisors LP has filed Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Kadant Inc. common stock. The firm reports beneficial ownership of 884,597 shares, representing 7.5% of Kadant’s outstanding common stock as of 09/30/2025. Wasatch has sole power to vote 627,115 shares and sole power to dispose of all 884,597 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Kadant.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

Kadant Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

48282T104

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 48282T104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wasatch Advisors LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 627,115.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 884,597.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

884,597.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Kadant Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: One Technology Park Drive, Westford, US-MA, 01886, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Wasatch Advisors LP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, 84108, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 48282T104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 884,597
(b)	Percent of class: 7.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 627,115
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 884,597
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Wasatch Advisors LP

Signature:	Mike Yeates
Name/Title:	CEO
Date:	11/13/2025

FAQ

What percentage of Kadant Inc. (KAI) does Wasatch Advisors LP own?

Wasatch Advisors LP reports beneficial ownership of 7.5% of Kadant Inc.’s common stock as of 09/30/2025.

How many Kadant Inc. (KAI) shares does Wasatch Advisors LP beneficially own?

Wasatch Advisors LP beneficially owns 884,597 shares of Kadant Inc. common stock.

How many Kadant (KAI) shares can Wasatch Advisors LP vote and dispose of?

Wasatch Advisors LP has sole voting power over 627,115 shares and sole dispositive power over 884,597 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

What type of reporting person is Wasatch Advisors LP in this Schedule 13G/A for Kadant (KAI)?

Wasatch Advisors LP is classified as an investment adviser (IA) in this Schedule 13G/A.

Why did Wasatch Advisors LP state it holds Kadant (KAI) shares?

The filing certifies that the Kadant shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Kadant Inc.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A reporting Wasatch Advisors LP’s Kadant (KAI) holdings?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Mike Yeates, CEO, certifying that the information is true, complete, and correct.