---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001564590-22-010412"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NOVT"
cik: "0001076930"
company_name: "NOVANTA INC"
filed_at: "2022-03-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T22:37:46.174435+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Novanta extends credit facility maturity to 2027, increases accordion to $350M, adopts SOFR

## Summary
- Maturity date extended from Dec 31, 2024 to March 10, 2027.
- Uncommitted accordion option increased from $200M to $350M.
- LIBOR replaced with SOFR as the reference rate for USD borrowings.
- Novanta Inc. added as a borrower under the credit agreement.
- Pricing grid updated per the Fifth Amendment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001564590-22-010412
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NOVT
- cik: 0001076930
- company_name: NOVANTA INC
- filed_at: 2022-03-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1076930/000156459022010412/0001564590-22-010412-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1076930/000156459022010412/novt-8k_20220310.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001564590-22-010412.txt

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