# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001561438
**File Stem:** 0001076930-26-000072
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 9592
**Document Hash:** 17f4caa661a89e5f9c82be1b75b365f4
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001076930-26-000072.hdr.sgml**: 20260304

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001076930-26-000072

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260302

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260304

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260304

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Glastra Matthijs
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001561438

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35083
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26721685

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O GSI GROUP CORPORATION
- **STREET 2:** 125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE
- **CITY:** BEDFORD
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01730
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NOVANTA INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001076930
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3690]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 980110412
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A3
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE
- **STREET 2:** .
- **CITY:** BEDFORD
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01730
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 781-266-5618

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE
- **STREET 2:** .
- **CITY:** BEDFORD
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01730

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GSI GROUP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050622

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GSI LUMONICS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990401

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GSI LUMONICS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990331

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[x] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Glastra Matthijs<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O NOVANTA INC.<br>125 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BEDFORD, MA 01730<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-02 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_Chief Executive Officer_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>NOVANTA INC [ NOVT ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 49 | D | $131.92 | 69712 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 500 | D | 133.77<sup>(2)</sup> | 69212 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 74 | D | 134.69<sup>(3)</sup> | 69138 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 586 | D | 136.35<sup>(4)</sup> | 68552 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 1375 | D | 137.28<sup>(5)</sup> | 67177 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 940 | D | 138.67<sup>(6)</sup> | 66237 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 1180 | D | 139.50<sup>(7)</sup> | 65057 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-02 |  | S<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 1796 | D | 140.48<sup>(8)</sup> | 63261 | D |  |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 54382 | I | Matthijs Glastra 2021 Irrevocable Trust |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
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### Footnotes:

(1) The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on September 11, 2025 through a trust for which the reporting person's spouse is a trustee.

(2) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $133.03 to $133.96. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(3) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $134.52 to $134.98. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(4) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $135.86 to $136.86. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(5) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $136.89 to $137.79. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(6) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $137.90 to $138.84. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(7) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $138.96 to $139.96. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

(8) This transaction was executed in multiple trades ranging from $140.08 to $140.75. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request from the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

**Remarks:**
Power of Attorney on file

**Signature:** /s/ John Burke, Attorney-in-Fact  
**Date:** 2026-03-04

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**