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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 19, 2021, Stephen W. Bershad, the Chairman of the Board of Novanta Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his intent to retire from the Board following the 2021 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders in May 2021 (the “2021 Annual Meeting”), and therefore that he will not stand for reelection to the Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Mr. Bershad's decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the policies, procedures or practices of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Novanta Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: March 23, 2021 |
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/s/ Robert J. Buckley |
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Robert J. Buckley |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Document and Entity Information |
Mar. 19, 2021 |
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| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 19, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NOVANTA INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001076930 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-35083 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | A3 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0110412 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 125 Middlesex Turnpike |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bedford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01730 |
| City Area Code | 781 |
| Local Phone Number | 266-5700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common shares, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | NOVT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
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