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NOVANTA INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from NOVANTA INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to serve until the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027 at the 2026-05-28 meeting.

“Item 3 — Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to serve until the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027. Votes FOR Votes AGAINST Votes ABSTAINED 33,352,532 5,006 14,239”
Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation at the 2026-05-28 meeting.

“Item 2 — Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company’s executive compensation. Votes FOR Votes AGAINST Votes ABSTAINED Broker Non-Votes 31,065,978 695,736 13,010 1,597,053”
Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Election of nine directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027 at the 2026-05-28 meeting.

“Item 1 — Election of directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027, until their successor is elected or appointed, or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal. NOMINEE Votes FOR Votes WITHHELD Broker Non-Votes Lonny J. Carpenter 31,049,533 725,191 1,597,053 Matthew T. Farrell 31,739,890 34,834 1,597,053 Matthijs Glastra 30,975,206 799,518 1,597,053 R. Matthew Johnson 31,237,177 537,547 1,597,053 Mary Katherine Ladone 31,064,627 710,097 1,597,053 Maxine L. Mauricio 31,079,323 695,401 1,597,053 Thomas N. Secor 31,321,519 453,205 1,597,053 Darlene J. S. Solomon, Ph.D. 31,199,580 575,144 1,597,053 Frank A. Wilson 31,721,169 53,555 1,597,053”
Debt Financings

NOVANTA INC incurred term loan of $200.0 million of delayed draw term loan commitments with Bank of America, N.A. at Base Rate plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% per annum or SOFR, SONIA or maturing June 27, 2030.

“On May 15, 2026 (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”), Novanta Inc. (the “Company”), Novanta Corporation (the “Lead Borrower”), Novanta UK Investments Holding Limited (the “U.K. Borrower”), Novanta Europe GmbH (the “German Borrower” and, together with the Company, the Lead Borrower and the U.K. Borrower, the “Borrowers”) and certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the “Guarantors”) entered into the Second Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”), with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and lender, and the other lenders party thereto, which amends that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 27, 2025 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Second Amendment, among other things, amends the Credit Agreement to establish $200.0 million of delayed draw term loan commitments (the “2026 Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments”, and the U.S. dollar term loans funded thereunder, the “Delayed Draw Term Lo”
Debt Financings

NOVANTA INC amended credit facility of approximately $1.0 billion with Bank of America, N.A. at Base Rate plus a margin ranging between zero and 0.75% per annum, or SOFR, SONIA maturing June 2030.

“were $392.4 million as of March 28, 2025, the end of the Company’s first fiscal quarter of 2025. The Agreement provides for an aggregate credit facility of approximately $1.0 billion, comprised of a €65.31 million euro-denominated 5-year term loan facility (the “Euro Term Loans”), a $75.0 million U.S. dollar denominated 5-year term loan facility (the “U.S.”
Restructurings & Charges

NOVANTA INC announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $20 million to $25 million.

“strategies in areas anticipated to have a minimal long-term impact on the Company's overall business performance. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $20 million to $25 million in pre-tax charges in connection with the 2025 Restructuring Plan, consisting of employee-related costs, third-party manufacturing moving costs, contract”

Peter Chang departed as Chief Accounting Officer at NOVANTA INC.

“Mr. Burke succeeds Peter Chang, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of the Company, who departed from the role effective August 22, 2024.”

John Burke was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at NOVANTA INC.

“On August 22, 2024, John Burke, formerly Vice President of Global Accounting for Novanta Inc. (the “Company”), was appointed Chief Accounting Officer of Novanta Inc. and assumed the role of principal accounting officer.”

Brian Young departed as Chief Human Resources Officer at NOVANTA INC.

“On August 1, 2024, Novanta Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Brian Young, Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) of the Company, would no longer serve as the CHRO, effective on November 1, 2024, or such earlier date as may be agreed between Mr. Young and determined by the Company.”

Mary Kay Ladone was elected as Director at NOVANTA INC.

“On July 11, 2024, the Board elected Mary Katherine (Mary Kay) Ladone to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Owen’s resignation, effective July 11, 2024.”

Katherine A. Owen resigned as Director at NOVANTA INC.

“On July 11, 2024, Katherine A. Owen resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Novanta Inc. (the “Company”) and the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Item 3 — Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to serve until the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025. Votes FOR Votes WITHHELD 33,816,295 39,886”
Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Item 2 — Approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company's executive compensation. Votes FOR Votes AGAINST Votes ABSTAINED Broker Non-Votes 32,388,395 625,061 13,435 829,290”
Shareholder Votes

NOVANTA INC shareholders approved Election of directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025 at the 2024-05-08 meeting.

“Item 1 — Election of directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025, until their successor is elected or appointed, or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal.”
Earnings Releases

NOVANTA INC reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $231 million, net income $15 million, EPS $0.41.

“EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2024 Novanta Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter 2024 • First Quarter 2024 GAAP Revenue of $231 million • First Quarter 2024 GAAP Net Income of $15 million • First Quarter 2024 GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.41 • First Quarter 2024 Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $0.74 •”
Auditor Changes

NOVANTA INC engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“Effective as of March 14, 2024, the Board approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Earnings Releases

NOVANTA INC reported financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 28, 2024, Novanta Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.”

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