NOVTU — what changed in the latest 10-Q
A section-by-section comparison of NOVTU's newest periodic SEC filing (10-K/10-Q) against the prior same-form filing: paragraphs added and removed per section, with verbatim excerpts. Purely a deterministic text diff — no similarity scores, no directional read, not investment advice.
Comparing 10-Q · 2026-05-11 vs the prior 10-Q · 2025-11-03
| Section | Outcome | Added | Removed | Minor | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD&A | Text added/removed | +36 | −55 | ~21 | 24 |
| Market risk (Item 3) | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~1 | 0 |
| Controls & procedures | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~2 | 0 |
| Legal proceedings | No paragraph-level changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Risk factors | Some risk factors updated | +3 | −2 | ~2 | 0 |
| Other information | Text added/removed | +1 | −6 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are paragraphs; added/removed means text added or removed vs the prior filing — no direction or judgement implied.
Representative excerpts
Up to 5 excerpts of about 300 characters per section, quoted verbatim from the two SEC filings.
MD&A
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-11
strengthening our operational performance to expand profit margins and enhance customer satisfaction by deploying lean manufacturing principles and advancing strategic sourcing initiatives across our major production sites, while regionalizing our manufacturing footprint and establishing manufacturi…
advancing a people first culture that promotes a growth mindset, cohesive and engaged teams, and continuous employee development to enable long‑term organizational excellence.
The global economy has continued to face significant challenges, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, business slowdowns, labor shortages, market volatility, and evolving U.S. trade policies such as tariffs and retaliatory measures. Tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on imports from ce…
In addition, the conflict arising from coordinated US and Israeli military strikes on Iran beginning in February 2026, and Iran's subsequent retaliatory actions, including the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has contributed to increased global energy prices, heightened supply chain uncert…
These conditions have impacted, and may continue to impact in the future, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. We address macroeconomic challenges by continuing to execute our strategy.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-03
During the fourth quarter of 2024, we updated our organizational structure and re-aligned our financial reporting structure under two reportable segments: Automation Enabling Technologies and Medical Solutions. Prior to the reorganization, our historical reportable segments were: Precision Medicine …
improving our existing operations to expand profit margins and improve customer satisfaction by implementing lean manufacturing principles, strategic sourcing across our major production sites, and optimizing and limiting the growth of our fixed cost base; and
attracting, retaining, and developing world-class talented and motivated employees.
On April 8, 2025, we acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Keonn Technologies, S.L. (“Keonn”), a Barcelona, Spain-based leader in Radio-Frequency Identification (“RFID”) solutions for a purchase price of €64.8 million ($71.0 million), net of cash acquired, including €4.1 million ($4.5 million) e…
On June 27, 2025, we entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates, in its entirety, the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 31, 2019 (the “Third Agreement”). The Fourth Amended and Res…
Risk factors
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-11
Our risk factors are described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Other than the risk factor set forth below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors as included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the …
In addition, geopolitical conflicts and military hostilities may exacerbate the macroeconomic conditions described above and create additional risks for our business. In February 2026, the military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran escalated. Although we do not have material oper…
We have also faced increases in inflationary conditions in materials and components. These inflationary conditions have caused us to increase prices; however, such price increases may not be accepted by our customers or may not adequately offset the increases in our costs, thereby negatively affecti…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-03
Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which could adversely affect our business, financial conditions and future res…
We have also faced increases in inflationary conditions in materials and components. These inflationary conditions have caused us to increase prices; however, such price increases may not be accepted by our customers or may not adequately offset the increases in our costs, thereby negatively affecti…
Other information
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-11
No officers or directors adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K, during the three months ended April 3, 2026.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-03
On October 31, 2025, the Board elected Matthew Farrell to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Barbara Hulit’s resignation. Mr. Farrell will serve on the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective November 2, 2025.
Mr. Farrell will be entitled to the standard compensation paid to non-employee directors as stipulated in the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, including an annual cash retainer for Board service of $67,500, an annual cash retainer for Audit Committee service of $10,000 and an ann…
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Farrell will enter into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers. Mr. Farrell has no direct or indirect material interest in any related person transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
The adoption or termination of contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of our securities by our Section 16 officers and directors during the three months ended September 26, 2025, each of which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) unde…
(1)This written plan was adopted through a trust for which Mr. Glastra’s spouse is a trustee.
How to read Risk Factors (Item 1A) in a 10-Q
A 10-Q risk-factor section usually takes one of three forms; this page classifies it as one of:
- Pointer — the filer states there have been no material changes and points back to the annual 10-K risk factors; there is no own risk text to compare this quarter.
- Partial update — the filer carves out specific updated risks ("except as set forth below"); the excerpts show exactly what is new this quarter.
- Restated in full — the quarter carries the complete risk-factor text. When the prior quarter was only a pointer there is no prior full text to diff against, so the page flags the section as restated instead.
This describes the filing structure only — it is never a judgement on whether risk went up or down.
Source: text-level diff of the two SEC EDGAR filings · deterministic (no AI-generated content) · for reference only · not investment advice