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WESTFORD, Mass., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of its equity securities effective May 16, 2024 through May 16, 2025. Repurchases may be made in public or private transactions,

WESTFORD, Mass., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.32 per share to be paid on August 8, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 11, 2024.

WESTFORD, Mass., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024. First Quarter Financial Highlights Revenue increased 8% to a record $249 million Gross margin was 44.6% Adjusted gross margin was 45.5% excluding

WESTFORD, Mass., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2024 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and will hold a webcast the next day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time.

Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.32 per Share WESTFORD, Mass., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to stockholders to $0.32 per share to be paid on May 8, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the

Record Revenue and Cash Flow in FY 2023 WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights    Revenue increased 3% to $239 million   Operating

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2024" by Newsweek magazine. This was the fourth consecutive year Kadant has been included on the awards list which assesses companies on

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2023 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 and will hold a webcast the next day, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time.

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced it has completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (“KWS”) for approximately $84 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments. The acquisition was financed primarily through

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Key Knife”) for approximately $156 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments.