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Novanta announces departure of Chief HR Officer

Published 02/08/2024, 22:14
Novanta announces departure of Chief HR Officer
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Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVT), a leader in the manufacturing of electrical equipment and supplies, has reported a change in its executive team. The company announced on Thursday that Brian Young will step down from his role as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 1, 2024. This departure was detailed in a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Young's departure from Novanta is set to take place on November 1, 2024, or potentially earlier by mutual agreement. The terms of his severance remain consistent with the conditions outlined in his employment agreement from April 21, 2017. The specifics of this agreement are referenced in an exhibit to Novanta's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2017.

In other recent news, Novanta Inc. has reported a strong first quarter in 2024, surpassing financial expectations. The company's revenue rose to $231 million, a 5% increase, despite a 4% organic decline. Additionally, Novanta's adjusted gross margin improved to 46%, and its adjusted EBITDA reached $50 million, exceeding forecasts. Furthermore, the operating cash flow showed significant growth, surging over 200% year-over-year to approximately $33 million.

Despite some challenges, Novanta's focus on long-term growth markets such as robotics and precision medicine has proven effective. The company anticipates a decrease in demand in the first half of 2024 but expects to regain momentum in the latter half due to upcoming product launches.

While the Precision Medicine and Manufacturing segment reported a 6% sales decline and the Robotics and Automation segment saw a 12% decrease in revenue, the Medical Solutions segment experienced a significant 32% year-over-year growth. These are some of the recent developments for Novanta, a company that continues to strategically position itself in markets with high growth potential.

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