Novanta (NOVT) amends Form 144 listing multiple common‑stock sale notices

Novanta, Inc. submitted an amendment to a Form 144 that lists notices of proposed sales of Common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Novanta, Inc. submitted an amendment to a Form 144 that lists notices of proposed sales of Common stock. The filing names Merrill Private Wealth Management as an intermediary and records multiple sale entries of 6,500 shares and one entry of 7,500 shares on specific dates in 2026.

Insights

Securities Compliance Analyst

Form 144/A lists multiple sale notices for Common stock.

The amendment records sale notices tied to Common stock, with recurring entries of 6,500 shares and a single 7,500 shares entry dated 05/13/2026. It also names Merrill Private Wealth Management in the securities section.

These are regulatory notices of intent to sell; cash‑flow treatment and whether sales occurred are not detailed in the excerpt. Subsequent public filings would disclose actual transfers if executed.

Key Figures

Per‑entry shares: 6,500 shares Single entry shares: 7,500 shares Numeric value shown: 845,000 +2 more

5 metrics

Per‑entry shares 6,500 shares multiple entries dated 03/02/2026, 04/17/2026, 05/05/2026

Single entry shares 7,500 shares entry dated 05/13/2026

Numeric value shown 845,000 appears adjacent to several sale entries in the excerpt

Amount in securities section 1096281.46 appears in securities information line in the excerpt

Identifier or large number 35,611,858 appears in securities information line in the excerpt

Key Terms

Form 144/A, Restricted Stock Units, Equity Compensation, Merrill Private Wealth Management

4 terms

Form 144/A regulatory

"144/A: Filer Information"

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units | Novanta, Inc."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Equity Compensation financial

"02/26/2017 | Equity Compensation"

Equity compensation is pay given to employees, executives or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options or restricted shares—rather than just cash. It matters to investors because it can align workers' incentives with shareholders (like paying someone in slices of the same pie they help grow), but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, affecting ownership percentages and earnings per share.

Merrill Private Wealth Management other

"Merrill Private Wealth Management 100 Federal Street, 12th Floor Boston"

FAQ

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What does Novanta's (NOVT) Form 144/A disclose?

It discloses notices of proposed sales of Common stock, including entries of 6,500 shares and one entry of 7,500 shares on specified 2026 dates. The filing names Merrill Private Wealth Management in the securities section.

Which broker or intermediary is listed on the 144/A for NOVT?

The filing lists Merrill Private Wealth Management at 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA. That name appears in the securities/intermediary section of the amendment.

What specific sale dates are shown on the Novanta 144/A amendment?

The excerpt shows sale entries dated 03/02/2026, 04/17/2026, 05/05/2026, and 05/13/2026, with corresponding share amounts shown in the filing.

How many shares are recorded in each entry on Novanta's 144/A?

The filing repeatedly records 6,500 shares for three entries and 7,500 shares for the entry on 05/13/2026, alongside numeric values shown in the excerpt.

Does the Form 144/A state whether proceeds were received by Novanta (NOVT)?

The excerpt does not specify the recipient of proceeds. The filing lists sale notices and numeric values but does not attach an explicit cash‑flow recipient in the provided text.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/02/2026 - 05:35 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144/A

144/A: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001561438
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Previous Accession Number Of The Filing	0001628280-26-039825
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144/A: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Novanta, Inc.
SEC File Number
Address of Issuer	C/O Novanta Inc. 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MASSACHUSETTS 01730
Phone	6174489506
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Matthijs Glastra
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144/A: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Merrill Private Wealth Management 100 Federal Street, 12th Floor Boston MA 02110	6500	1096281.46	35611858	06/02/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144/A: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	02/26/2017	Restricted Stock Units	Novanta, Inc.			6500	02/26/2017	Equity Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144/A: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Matthijs Glastra C/O Novanta, Inc. 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MA 01730	Common	03/02/2026	6500	845000
Matthijs Glastra C/O Novanta, Inc. 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MA 01730	Common	04/17/2026	6500	845000
Matthijs Glastra C/O Novanta, Inc. 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MA 01730	Common	05/05/2026	6500	845000
Matthijs Glastra C/O Novanta, Inc. 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MA 01730	Common	05/13/2026	7500	1125000

144/A: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	Shares sold under Matthijs Glastra 2020 Trust U/A DTD 03/09/2020 Matthijs Glastra TTEE and Anna Maria Vogelaar TTEE.
Date of Notice	06/02/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	09/11/2025
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	Matthijs Glastra
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)