Novanta (NASDAQ: NOVT) director Barbara Hulit resigns from board roles

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Novanta Inc. reported that Barbara Hulit has resigned from its Board of Directors, as well as from the Audit Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee. Her resignation was submitted on September 15, 2025 and will be effective November 1, 2025.

The company stated that Ms. Hulit’s decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with Novanta on matters related to its operations, policies or practices. The filing focuses solely on this governance change and does not describe any related operational or financial impacts.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2025

NOVANTA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)

New Brunswick, Canada	001-35083	98-0110412
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, Massachusetts		01730
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 266-5700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, no par value		NOVT		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 15, 2025, Barbara Hulit resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Novanta Inc. (the “Company”) and the Audit Committee and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Board, effective November 1, 2025. Ms. Hulit’s decision to resign was not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		Novanta Inc.
Date: September 18, 2025		By:	/s/ Robert J. Buckley
			Robert J. Buckley
			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What board change did Novanta Inc. (NOVT) disclose?

Novanta Inc. disclosed that Barbara Hulit resigned from its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2025.

Which committees did Barbara Hulit leave at Novanta Inc. (NOVT)?

Barbara Hulit resigned from Novanta’s Audit Committee and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee in addition to the Board.

When did Barbara Hulit submit her resignation from Novanta Inc. (NOVT)?

Barbara Hulit submitted her resignation on September 15, 2025, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Did Barbara Hulit resign from Novanta Inc. (NOVT) due to a disagreement?

No. Novanta stated that Ms. Hulit’s resignation was not because of any disagreement regarding the company’s operations, policies or practices.

Does Novanta Inc. (NOVT) mention any financial effects from this director resignation?

The disclosure focuses on the governance change only and does not describe specific financial or operational effects related to the resignation.