Ascent Industries Co. SEC Filings

Director Benjamin Rosenzweig of Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) acquired 2,382 shares of Common Stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share. The transaction was reported through a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Following this acquisition, Rosenzweig's direct ownership increased to 96,597 shares. The newly acquired shares are subject to a vesting schedule, with shares vesting in quarterly installments of 25% from the grant date.

Key transaction details:

• Transaction Type: Acquisition
• Total Transaction Value: $29,996.19
• Ownership Type: Direct
• Filing Date: June 28, 2025

Form 4 Filing Details - Insider Trading Activity at Ascent Industries

Director Henry L. Guy acquired 2,382 shares of Common Stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share. The transaction was reported as Code 'A' (acquisition). Following this transaction, Guy's direct ownership increased to 71,310.072 shares.

Key Transaction Details:

• The acquired shares vest in quarterly installments of 25% from the grant date
• Transaction represents a director stock grant/purchase
• Filing indicates direct ownership with no derivative securities involved
• Filing was signed on June 26, 2025, within the required reporting timeline

Insider Trading Alert: Christopher Gerald Hutter, Director of Ascent Industries (ACNT), acquired 2,382 shares of Common Stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share. The transaction value totals approximately $30,001.

Following this acquisition, Hutter's direct ownership increased to 211,615 shares. The newly acquired shares are subject to a vesting schedule, with shares vesting in quarterly installments of 25% from the grant date.

Key Transaction Details:

• Transaction Type: Stock Acquisition (Code A)
• Ownership Type: Direct
• Role: Director (Non-Executive)
• No derivative securities were involved in this transaction

Director John P. Schauerman of Ascent Industries (ACNT) acquired 3,970 shares of Common Stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share. The transaction increased his direct holdings to 97,594 shares.

Key details of the acquisition:

• The shares are subject to a vesting schedule with quarterly installments of 25% from the grant date
• The transaction was reported as a direct ownership acquisition
• The filing was made pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

This insider purchase by a board member could signal confidence in the company's future prospects. The vesting schedule indicates these shares are likely part of a director compensation package rather than an open market purchase.

Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT) filed an 8-K (Item 5.07) disclosing final voting results from its 25 June 2025 virtual Annual Meeting.

• Board Elections: All five nominees—Henry L. Guy, Christopher G. Hutter, Aldo J. Mazzaferro, Benjamin Rosenzweig, and John P. Schauerman—were reelected; support ranged from 58.5% to 77.8% of votes cast.
• Say-on-Pay: 79.6% of shareholders approved 2024 named-executive compensation (5,444,111 For vs. 1,391,362 Against).
• Auditor Ratification: Baker Tilly US, LLP confirmed with 90.1% support (8,027,722 For).
• Approximately 1.9 million broker non-votes recorded on Proposals 1 and 2.

No proposals were rejected and no other material actions were reported.

Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT) has entered into a definitive agreement to divest substantially all assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary American Stainless Tubing, LLC (ASTI) to First Tube, LLC, a subsidiary of Triple-S Steel Holdings.

The Asset Purchase Agreement, signed on 23 June 2025, calls for approximately $16 million in cash consideration, subject to customary closing adjustments. Closing is targeted for 30 June 2025. The agreement contains standard representations, warranties and limited indemnification provisions. All schedules and certain confidential details have been omitted from the public filing under Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K.

The divestiture constitutes a Material Definitive Agreement under Item 1.01 of Form 8-K and is also referenced under Item 2.03 as it creates a direct financial impact. Exhibits include the full Purchase Agreement (Exhibit 2.1) and a related press release (Exhibit 99.1).

No earnings data or pro-forma financials were provided, and management has made standard forward-looking-statement disclaimers.

Ascent Industries (NASDAQ: ACNT) has announced the adoption of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for share repurchases. The plan, effective from June 20, 2025 to August 5, 2025, authorizes the purchase of up to 350,000 shares based on specified price targets.

Key details of the share repurchase program:

• Allows company to repurchase shares during blackout periods while complying with insider trading laws
• Implementation through a designated broker who will execute purchases according to plan parameters
• Company maintains flexibility to enter subsequent 10b5-1 trading plans after current plan expiration
• Progress updates will be provided in periodic SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K)

This strategic move demonstrates the company's commitment to capital return initiatives and confidence in its stock value. The structured nature of the 10b5-1 plan provides transparency and compliance with securities regulations while executing share repurchases.

Insider Trading Alert: Ravi Ramesh Srinivas, VP of Operations - Chemicals at Ascent Industries (ACNT), has increased his position by purchasing 4,000 shares of common stock on June 18, 2025. The shares were acquired at a weighted average price of $12.44 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $12.38 to $12.50.

Following this transaction, Srinivas now beneficially owns a total of 16,000 shares directly. The purchase demonstrates a significant insider investment of approximately $49,760. This Form 4 filing indicates increased insider confidence in the company's prospects.

• Transaction Type: Open market purchase
• Ownership Form: Direct ownership
• Filing Relationship: Officer (VP, Operations - Chemicals)
• No derivative securities were involved in this transaction