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NOVANTA INC (NOVT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 27, 2026 reporting Item 2.01 (Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets), Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Novanta completed the Runway Buyer acquisition on July 23, 2026.
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Item 2.01 · Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
- Novanta completed the Runway Buyer acquisition on July 23, 2026
- Approximately $1.2 billion paid in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments
- Additional $250.0 million milestone payment due by January 8, 2027
- Transaction creates near-term cash funding needs beyond the closing consideration
Item 2.03 · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
- $616.0 million borrowed under revolving and delayed-draw term facilities to fund the Transaction
- Borrowings mature in June 2030 and allow repayment without prepayment penalty
- Remaining transaction consideration funded with cash on hand
- Consolidated debt increased to $854.7 million as of July 22, 2026
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Exhibit 99.1 receives Regulation FD disclosure status but is excluded from Section 18 liability
- Exhibit 99.1 is not incorporated by reference into Novanta filings under the Securities Act or Exchange Act
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Acquisition of Riverpoint Medical completed July 27, 2026; Riverpoint will join Novanta’s Medical Solutions segment
- Recurring medical consumables revenue expected to double to roughly $300 million
- Medical end-market exposure expected to increase to 60% of total revenue
- Transaction expected to add $0.18–$0.25 adjusted EPS in 2027, the first full year
- Management targets high single-digit ROIC by year three and hurdle-rate returns by year five
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