Novanta (NOVT) CEO insider sale under pre-set 10b5-1 share plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Novanta Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director Matthijs Glastra reported an insider sale of common stock. On January 9, 2026, a total of 6,177 shares of Novanta common stock were sold at $130 per share, coded as an open market sale.

The filing notes that these sales were carried out under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on September 11, 2025 through a trust for which the reporting person’s spouse is a trustee. After this transaction, Glastra beneficially owned 78,867 shares directly and 54,382 shares indirectly through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust, indicating he continues to hold a significant equity position in Novanta.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Glastra Matthijs

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NOVANTA INC.

125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE

(Street)

BEDFORD MA 01730

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NOVANTA INC [ NOVT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/09/2026		S(1)		6,177	D	$130	78,867	D
Common Stock								54,382	I	Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on September 11, 2025 through a trust for which the reporting person's spouse is a trustee.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/s/ John Burke, Attorney-in-Fact	01/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Novanta (NOVT) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that Matthijs Glastra, Novanta Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer and director, was involved in the sale of 6,177 shares of Novanta common stock at $130 per share on January 9, 2026.

Was the Novanta CEO’s share sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing explains that the sales were effected pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 11, 2025 through a trust for which the reporting person’s spouse is a trustee.

How many Novanta (NOVT) shares does Matthijs Glastra own after this transaction?

Following the reported sale, Matthijs Glastra beneficially owned 78,867 shares of Novanta common stock directly and 54,382 shares indirectly through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust.

What type of security was involved in the Novanta CEO’s Form 4 filing?

The transaction involved Novanta Inc. common stock. No derivative securities were reported in Table II of this Form 4.

How is the indirect ownership of Novanta shares structured for Matthijs Glastra?

The Form 4 shows indirect ownership of 54,382 shares of Novanta common stock held through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust, with a footnote that the Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted through a trust for which his spouse is a trustee.

Does this Novanta Form 4 indicate any derivative security transactions?

No. Table II for derivative securities in the Form 4 is blank, indicating no derivative securities were acquired or disposed of in the reported period.