Novanta (NASDAQ: NOVT) grants 10,513 RSUs to General Counsel

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Novanta Inc. reported an equity award to its General Counsel, Alexander Manganiello. On January 15, 2026, he received 10,513 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one Novanta common share upon vesting. The RSUs were granted at a stated price of $0 per unit, reflecting that this is a compensation award rather than an open‑market purchase.

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on January 15, 2027, January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2029. Following this grant, Manganiello is shown as beneficially owning 10,513 derivative securities directly, all tied to Novanta common stock through these RSUs.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Manganiello Alexander

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	01/15/2026		A		10,513		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	10,513	$0	10,513	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Novanta Inc. common share upon vesting of such Restricted Stock Unit.

2. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal installments on January 15, 2027, January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2029.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/s/ John Burke, Attorney-in-Fact	01/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NOVANTA INC (NOVT) disclose in this Form 4?

Novanta disclosed that its General Counsel, Alexander Manganiello, received an award of 10,513 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on January 15, 2026.

What does each Restricted Stock Unit represent for NOVT's General Counsel?

Each RSU represents the right to receive one Novanta Inc. common share upon the vesting of that specific RSU.

How many RSUs does the NOVT insider hold after this transaction?

After this grant, Alexander Manganiello is reported as beneficially owning 10,513 derivative securities in the form of RSUs directly.

What is the vesting schedule for the 10,513 RSUs granted by NOVANTA INC?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on January 15, 2027, January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2029.

Was there a purchase price for the NOVT RSU grant to the General Counsel?

The filing lists a transaction price of $0 per RSU, consistent with a stock-based compensation award rather than a market purchase.

Is the NOVT Form 4 transaction a direct or indirect holding?

The RSUs are reported as being held directly by Alexander Manganiello, with no separate entity listed for indirect ownership.