Kadant (KAI) executive Blanchard acquired 1,140 shares
Insider transactions reported
Thomas Andrew Blanchard (Vice President at Kadant Inc, KAI) reported that they acquired 1,140 shares, and gave up 443 shares at $334.17 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Mar 10, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 1,957 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Blanchard Thomas Andrew
- Role
- Vice President
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock1, 2, 3, ... | +1,140 | - | - | 1,980 direct |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock | -443 | avg $334.17 | $148K | 1,957 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitOn 1,140 Common Stock1, 2, 3, ... | -1,140 | - | - | 114 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 1,260 to 1,957 direct
- Restricted Stock Unit: 411 to 114 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 7, 2023. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date.
- 2. The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 7, 2023, One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date.
- 3. The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to comon stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date.
- 5. The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Blanchard report in this KAI Form 4?
Thomas Andrew Blanchard (Vice President at Kadant Inc, KAI) reported that they acquired 1,140 shares, and gave up 443 shares at $334.17 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Mar 10, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 1,957 shares held directly.
How many KAI shares does Blanchard hold after this filing?
The filing shows 1,957 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for KAI
Across the 7 sessions after earlier KAI headlines, the stock closed higher 4 times and lower 3 times, with a median move of 2.1% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | KAI | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Kadant Declares Cash Dividend | -3.4% | -1.5% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Kadant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results | +2.1% | -0.3% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 19, 2026and 1 other headline that session | +0.1% | +0.1% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Kadant to Acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil | +2.4% | -0.2% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Kadant Declares Cash Dividend | -2.8% | -0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results | +0.8% | +0.0% |
Earlier insider filings at KAI
- Mar 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Kadant Inc
- Mar 12, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Kadant Inc
- Mar 12, 2026Senior Vice President & CAO Selwood Deborah converted options into 777 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 231 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 21,053 units (SEC Form 4)
- Mar 12, 2026President & CEO Powell Jeffrey L converted options into 11,536 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 5,582 shares, increasing direct ownership by 11% to 60,949 units (SEC Form 4)
- Mar 12, 2026Vice President Westerhout Fredrik H converted options into 1,629 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 808 shares, increasing direct ownership by 36% to 3,117 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- Listed since
- 1992
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