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Subsequent Events | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2025
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Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events Acquisition On July 9, 2025, the Company acquired all the outstanding equity securities of Babbini S.p.A and G.P.S. Engineering S.r.l (collectively, Babbini), two Italy-based companies specializing in industrial dewatering and engineered power transmission solutions, for approximately $18,700,000, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. The Company expects several synergies in connection with this acquisition, including expansion of product sales by leveraging Kadant's global sales network and sourcing and manufacturing efficiencies. This acquisition is also expected to enhance the Company's upcycling solutions for its fiber processing product lines. Babbini is part of the Company's Industrial Processing segment. Borrowings Under the Credit Agreement The Company borrowed approximately $21,100,000 of euro-denominated funds under its revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of Babbini.

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