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Get filing alertsNovanta holds routine annual meeting with strong shareholder support across all proposals
Filed May 29, 2026 · Period ending May 28, 2026 · ~1 min read
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All nine directors elected with 97.5%–99.9% support of votes cast; uncontested slate reflects board continuity.
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Say-on-pay approved with 97.8% support (31.1M for, 696K against, 13K abstained); 1.6M broker non-votes.
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Deloitte & Touche ratified as auditor with 99.9% support (33.4M for, 5K against, 14K abstained).
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Meeting achieved 93.71% shareholder turnout (33.4M of 35.6M shares outstanding as of April 14 record date).
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Summary
Novanta held its 2026 annual meeting on May 28 with routine governance outcomes. The company achieved strong shareholder participation at 93.71% of outstanding shares, providing a solid mandate for all proposals. All nine director nominees were elected in uncontested races with support ranging from 97.5% to 99.9% of votes cast.
The advisory say-on-pay vote passed with 97.8% approval, indicating shareholder satisfaction with executive compensation practices. Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche as the independent auditor with near-unanimous 99.9% support. These results reflect normal, healthy governance with no contested matters or material concerns for retail investors.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Novanta held its 2026 annual meeting with 93.71% shareholder turnout; all nine directors elected, say-on-pay approved, and auditor ratified.
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A total of 33,371,777 common shares were present or represented by proxy at the meeting, representing approximately 93.71 percent of the Company’s outstanding common shares as of April 14, 2026, the record date for the meeting.
Novanta's 2026 annual meeting achieved strong shareholder participation, with 93.71% of outstanding shares represented. This high turnout indicates robust shareholder engagement and provides a solid mandate for the votes taken.
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NOMINEE | Votes FOR | Votes WITHHELD | Broker Non-Votes
Lonny J. Carpenter
31,049,533 | 725,191 | 1,597,053
Matthew T. Farrell
31,739,890 | 34,834 | 1,597,053 | Matthijs Glastra | 30,975,206 | 799,518 | 1,597,053
R. Matthew Johnson
31,237,177 | 537,547 | 1,597,053 | Mary Katherine Ladone | 31,064,627 | 710,097 | 1,597,053
Maxine L. Mauricio
31,079,323 | 695,401 | 1,597,053
Thomas N. Secor
31,321,519 | 453,205 | 1,597,053
Darlene J. S. Solomon, Ph.D.
31,199,580 | 575,144 | 1,597,053
Frank A. Wilson
31,721,169 | 53,555 | 1,597,053
All nine director nominees were elected with strong support, receiving between 97.5% and 99.9% of votes cast. Support ranged from 87.0% to 89.1% of shares outstanding. The elections were uncontested and reflect routine board continuity.
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Votes FOR | Votes AGAINST | Votes ABSTAINED | Broker Non-Votes | 31,065,978 | 695,736 | 13,010 | 1,597,053
Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis with 97.8% of votes cast in favor (2.2% against). Support represented 87.2% of shares outstanding. This strong approval indicates shareholder satisfaction with the company's compensation practices.
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Votes FOR | Votes AGAINST | Votes ABSTAINED | 33,352,532 | 5,006 | 14,239
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor with 99.9% of votes cast in favor. This overwhelming support reflects confidence in the auditor selection.
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