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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2021

KADANT INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware001-1140652-1762325
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive
Westford, Massachusetts 01886
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(978) 776-2000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueKAINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).    Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




KADANT INC.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 19, 2021, Kadant Inc. (the Company) held its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders (2021 annual meeting). At the meeting, the Company's stockholders voted on the following proposals:
1.The stockholders elected two nominees, Ms. Erin L. Russell and Dr. William P. Tully, to the class of directors whose three-year term expires at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2024. The stockholders cast 9,524,012 shares in favor and 1,035,320 shares against Ms. Russell's election. In addition, 1,610 shares abstained and 375,694 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote. The stockholders cast 8,051,693 shares in favor and 2,507,315 shares against Dr. Tully’s election. In addition, 1,934 shares abstained and 375,694 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.
2.The stockholders approved a non-binding advisory resolution on the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The stockholders cast 10,428,360 shares in favor and 121,301 shares against this proposal. In addition, 11,281 shares abstained and 375,694 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.
3.The stockholders approved a grant of such number of restricted stock units determined by dividing $170,000 by the grant date fair value per share of the Company's common stock based on the closing price on the day of grant, which was the date of the 2021 annual meeting, calculated in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, to the Company's non-employee directors under the Company's 2006 amended and restated equity incentive plan, as amended. The stockholders cast 10,238,227 shares in favor and 316,025 shares against this proposal. In addition, 6,690 shares abstained and 375,694 broker non-votes were recorded, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.
4.The stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the 2021 fiscal year. The stockholders cast 10,833,261 shares in favor and 100,004 shares against this proposal. In addition, 3,371 shares abstained, which had no effect on the outcome of the vote.




KADANT INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KADANT INC.
Date: May 21, 2021                 By:/s/ Michael J. McKenney
Michael J. McKenney
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer