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Kadant Inc. announced a leadership succession plan. Michael C. Colwell will become CEO on January 2, 2027, while Jeffrey L. Powell will transition to Executive Chairman. Colwell, currently a Senior VP, will oversee the company's industrial processing segment. Powell will retire from his executive role on January 1, 2028. Kadant employs 4,000 people across 22 countries.

Kadant (KAI) shares fell 4.4% after announcing CEO Jeffrey Powell's retirement plan. Powell will transition to executive chairman by 2028. The company declared a quarterly dividend and acknowledged risks. Shares later recovered to $276.51, down 3.4% from the previous close. Kadant's stock has seen volatility, with a 6.8% gain in Q1 2026 due to strong earnings and raised guidance. The stock is down 3.4% YTD and 20.4% below its 52-week high.

Kadant Inc (KAI) announced leadership changes, with Michael C. Colwell becoming CEO in 2027. GF Value™ suggests KAI is 18.3% undervalued at $286.23, with a GF Score™ of 89. Insiders sold $1.5M shares, while 5 gurus hold positions. KAI operates in industrial products, with a $3.38B market cap.

Kadant Inc. (KAI) announced a $0.36 quarterly dividend, payable November 12, 2026, to shareholders of record October 15, 2026. The company noted future dividends are subject to board approval and may change. Kadant is a global supplier of technologies for process industries.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) shares dropped 1% after-hours as the company announced CEO Jeffrey Powell will be succeeded by Michael Colwell in January 2027. Powell will then become executive chairman. Colwell, currently a senior VP, will transition to president and COO in October 2026. The plan aims to ensure leadership continuity.

KADANT INC (KAI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99 KADANT INC. One Technology Park Drive Westford, MA 01886 USA Tel: +1 978-776-2000 www.kadant.com PRESS RELEASE Kadant Announces CEO Succession Plan WESTFORD, Mass. , September 10, 2026 – Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced that Michael C. Colwell will be appointed

Kadant Inc. subsidiary Kadant Fiberline (China) won an order for an OCC system from Sun Paper in China. The PM21 system, with 1,600 BDMT daily capacity, is set to start in 2027. Kadant highlights its long-term partnership with Sun Paper, emphasizing energy efficiency and performance. Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) is a global supplier of industrial processing technologies.

Kadant Inc. subsidiary Kadant Black Clawson said it started up a new green liquor system at Södra Cell Mörrum mill in Sweden. The project, developed with Kadant Noss AB, adds a green liquor clarifier and dregs precoat filter to improve filtration, chemical recovery, and reduce capital and operating costs, according to the companies. Södra mill capacity is 470,000 tons/year.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem signed an Aug. 12, 2026 memorandum to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 Boramae fighter, including systems integration and potential export package models. KAI said the KF-21 development ended July 29, 2026, with first 40 deliveries planned by 2028 and 120 by 2032.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said it signed a contract with South Korea’s National Police Agency to deliver one additional KUH-1P “Chamsuri” helicopter. The deal brings Chamsuri deliveries to 15 and Surion-based government helicopter contracts to 43, including airframe, spare parts, support equipment, and updated technical manuals.