UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 ON
FORM 8-K/A
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 11, 2005
KADANT INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-11406 52-1762325
(State or Other (Commission File Number (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
One Acton Place
Acton, Massachusetts 01720
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (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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(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
KADANT INC.
Introductory Note.
On May 11, 2005, Kadant Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of The Johnson
Corporation, a Michigan corporation ("Johnson"). On May 11, 2005, the Company
filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the "Current Report") to report the closing
of the acquisition. The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report is
to file the historical financial statements of Johnson and the pro forma
financial information required by Item 9.01 of Form 8-K.
The Company hereby amends and restates Item 9.01 of the Current Report to
read in its entirety as follows:
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired
The financial statements required by this item are included as Exhibit
99.4 to this Current Report.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
The pro-forma financial information required by this item are included
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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23.1 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP.
99.1 Pro-forma financial information related to the
acquisition of Johnson.
* 99.2 Purchase Agreement among the Company, Johnson and
the principal shareholders of Johnson identified
in the Purchase Agreement.
* 99.3 Press Release dated May 11, 2005 announcing the
closing of the Johnson acquisition.
99.4 Financial statements of Johnson.
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* Previously filed.
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KADANT INC.
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
KADANT INC.
Date: July 26, 2005 By: /s/ Thomas M. O'Brien
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Thomas M. O'Brien
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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KADANT INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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23.1 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP.
99.1 Pro-forma financial information related to the
acquisition of Johnson.
* 99.2 Purchase Agreement among the Company, Johnson and
the principal shareholders of Johnson identified
in the Purchase Agreement.
* 99.3 Press Release dated May 11, 2005 announcing the closing
of the Johnson acquisition.
99.4 Financial statements of Johnson.
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* Previously filed.
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