Subsidiaries List for Kadant Inc. (Form 10-Q, Exhibit 21)

Summary

This document lists the subsidiaries of Kadant Inc. as of the date of the quarterly report. It identifies the various companies owned or controlled by Kadant Inc., providing their names and jurisdictions of incorporation. The document is informational and does not impose obligations or set terms between parties. It is typically included in SEC filings to disclose the corporate structure of the reporting company.

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