Novanta (NOVT) CEO Matthijs Glastra sells 7,500 shares via 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Novanta Inc. Chief Executive Officer Matthijs Glastra reported an open‑market sale of 7,500 shares of common stock on February 10, 2026 at a weighted‑average price of $145.04 per share. The sale was made under a pre‑established Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted on September 11, 2025.

Following this transaction, Glastra beneficially owns 57,367 Novanta shares directly and 54,382 shares indirectly through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust, for which his spouse serves as trustee.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 7,500 shares ($1,087,800)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Glastra Matthijs

Role Chief Executive Officer

Sold 7,500 shs ($1.09M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	7,500	$145.04	$1.09M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 57,367 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 54,382 shares (Indirect, Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $145.00 to $145.44. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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)
02/10/2026

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	02/10/2026		S(1)		7,500	D	$145.04(2)	57,367	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.

2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $145.00 to $145.44. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/s/ John Burke, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NOVANTA INC (NOVT) report for CEO Matthijs Glastra?

NOVANTA INC reported that CEO Matthijs Glastra sold 7,500 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction. The sale occurred on February 10, 2026 at a weighted‑average price of $145.04 per share, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price did the NOVT CEO sell shares in the latest Form 4 filing?

The CEO’s sale used a weighted‑average price of $145.04 per share. The transaction was executed in multiple trades between $145.00 and $145.44, with the average price reported and full trade details available upon request to the company or regulators.

How many NOVANTA INC (NOVT) shares does CEO Matthijs Glastra own after the reported sale?

After the sale, CEO Matthijs Glastra beneficially owns 57,367 Novanta shares directly. He also has indirect beneficial ownership of 54,382 additional shares held through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust, bringing total reported beneficial holdings across both direct and indirect positions.

Was the NOVT CEO’s February 2026 share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were executed under a pre‑established Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan. This plan was adopted on September 11, 2025 through a trust for which the CEO’s spouse acts as trustee, providing a structured, pre‑planned framework for share sales.

What role does the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust play in NOVT share ownership?

The Form 4 shows 54,382 Novanta shares held indirectly through the Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust. This trust represents an indirect beneficial ownership position separate from Glastra’s directly held 57,367 shares, with his spouse serving as trustee under the disclosed arrangement.

What is the transaction code used in the NOVANTA INC (NOVT) Form 4 for the CEO’s sale?

The transaction is coded “S,” indicating a sale in an open‑market or private transaction. The filing further clarifies it as an open‑market sale of common stock, executed in multiple trades, all on February 10, 2026 under the Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan.