---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000886346-26-000034"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KAI"
cik: "0000886346"
company_name: "KADANT INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T01:25:48.434709+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kadant completes €157M acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, renamed Kadant Profil

## Summary
- Acquired voestalpine BÖHLER Profil for approximately €157M cash, financed via revolving credit facility.
- Acquired business renamed Kadant Profil; operates in Kadant's Industrial Processing segment.
- Kadant Profil manufactures customized rolled profiles and industrial knife solutions; founded 1872.
- Kadant CEO cites alignment with strategic priorities and expanded market access for the combined business.
- Acquisition closed April 30, 2026; seller was voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000886346-26-000034
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KAI
- cik: 0000886346
- company_name: KADANT INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000034/0000886346-26-000034-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000034/kai-20260430.htm

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