KAI Kadant Inc - 8-K

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 20, 2026, Kadant Inc. (the Company) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (2026 annual meeting). At the meeting, the Company's stockholders voted on the following proposals:

1.

The stockholders elected two nominees, Dr. John M. Albertine and Mr. Thomas C. Leonard, to the class of directors whose three-year term expires at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2029. The stockholders cast 9,217,159 shares in favor and 1,205,246 shares against Dr. Albertine's election. In addition, 3,364 shares abstained and 385,638 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote. The stockholders cast 9,747,833 shares in favor and 670,294 shares against Mr. Leonard's election. In addition, 7,642 shares abstained and 385,638 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.

2.

The stockholders approved a non-binding advisory resolution on the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The stockholders cast 9,830,900 shares in favor and 585,880 shares against this proposal. In addition, 8,989 shares abstained and 385,638 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.

3.

The stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The stockholders cast 10,752,267 shares in favor and 51,038 shares against this proposal. In addition, 8,102 shares abstained, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.

KADANT INC.