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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kadant (KAI)

Kadant to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil for 157.0 million Euros in cash

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Kadant Inc. has agreed to buy voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, an Austrian maker of tailor-made special profiles and industrial knives, for approximately 157.0 million Euros in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending certain Austrian regulatory approvals, and will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility, according to the press release. The target reported revenue of 51.5 million Euros for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

Key points

  • Purchase price is approximately 157.0 million Euros in cash, subject to customary adjustments
  • Expected closing in the first quarter of 2026; no financing condition in the agreement
  • Target had about 150 employees and revenue of 51.5 million Euros for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
  • Conference call and webcast on February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

The filing

CompanyKadant (KAI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 29, 2026, 8:24 AM ET
Accession number0000886346-26-000005

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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