Novanta awards 4,111 RSUs to general counsel

Manganiello Alexander reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Manganiello Alexander reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Novanta Inc. reported that its General Counsel, Alexander Manganiello, received a grant of 4,111 Restricted Stock Units on February 20, 2026. Each unit represents the right to receive one Novanta common share when it vests. The award vests in three equal installments on February 20, 2027, 2028, and 2029, providing long-term equity-based compensation that ties the executive’s interests to future company performance.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 4,111 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Manganiello Alexander

Role General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,111	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,111 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Novanta Inc. common share upon vesting of such Restricted Stock Unit.
2. F2. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal installments on February 20, 2027, February 20, 2028 and February 20, 2029.

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What insider transaction did Novanta (NOVT) report for Alexander Manganiello?

Novanta reported that General Counsel Alexander Manganiello received 4,111 Restricted Stock Units on February 20, 2026. These RSUs are equity awards that convert into common shares as they vest over a multi‑year schedule.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Novanta (NOVT) grant in this Form 4?

Novanta granted 4,111 Restricted Stock Units to its General Counsel in this transaction. After the grant, his reported holdings of these units totaled 4,111, reflecting a new award rather than a purchase or sale in the open market.

When do Alexander Manganiello’s Novanta (NOVT) RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on February 20, 2027, February 20, 2028, and February 20, 2029. This staggered vesting structure is designed to retain the executive and align incentives over several years.

What does each Novanta (NOVT) Restricted Stock Unit represent for this grant?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Novanta Inc. common share upon vesting. No cash is paid for the units; they are part of the executive’s equity compensation package granted at a stated price of $0.00 per unit.

Did the Novanta (NOVT) General Counsel buy or sell shares in this Form 4?

The General Counsel did not buy or sell shares on the market; he acquired 4,111 Restricted Stock Units as a grant. This is categorized as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting compensation rather than a discretionary trading decision.

How is ownership reported for the Novanta (NOVT) RSU grant?

The 4,111 Restricted Stock Units are reported as directly owned by Alexander Manganiello. Following this grant, his total directly held RSUs reported in the filing increased to 4,111, pending future vesting into common shares.

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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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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)
02/20/2026

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)	02/20/2026		A		4,111		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	4,111	$0	4,111	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 February 20, 2027, February 20, 2028 and February 20, 2029.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file

	/s/ John Burke, Attorney-in-Fact	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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