8-K current report · filed Apr 30, 2026

KADANT INC (KAI) 8-K Current Report: April 30, 2026

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KADANT INC (KAI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Regulation FD disclosure accompanied by an April 30, 2026 company press release.

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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Regulation FD disclosure accompanied by an April 30, 2026 company press release
  • Investor-relevant information is contained in Exhibit 99
  • Filing signed by CFO Michael J. McKenney on April 30, 2026

Item 8.01 · Other Events

  • Acquisition completed April 30, 2026 for approximately €157.0 million cash, subject to customary adjustments
  • Primarily financed through Kadant’s revolving credit facility, increasing leverage and interest obligations
  • Kadant Profil adds customized rolled profiles and industrial knife solutions to the Industrial Processing segment
  • Patented processes, R&D capabilities, and customer partnerships support strategic expansion into specialized industrial applications

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