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Novanta closes $632.5M tangible equity units offering; amends credit agreement
NOVANTA INC
- Issued 12,650,000 Units at $50.00 each, including full over-allotment exercise.
- Each Unit includes a prepaid stock purchase contract and a senior amortizing note yielding 6.50%.
- Net proceeds to strengthen balance sheet; ~$317M of revolving credit to be repaid.
- Credit amendment raises max leverage ratio to 3.75:1 (4.25:1 step-up for acquisitions).
- Amendment conditioned on tangible equity unit issuance by Dec 31, 2025; condition met.