Ascent Industries (ACNT) director reports disposition of 9,326 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Christopher Gerald Hutter, a director of Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT), reported selling a total of 9,326 shares of the issuer's common stock on 08/26/2025 at a weighted-average price of $12.02 per share (sales executed at prices between $12.00 and $12.09). After the reported disposition, the reporting person beneficially owns 268,994 shares in total, including 211,615 shares indirectly through a revocable trust. The filing notes the weighted-average price and offers to provide a breakdown of the number of shares sold at each price on request.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A director executed a modest sell order; remaining holdings remain substantial and mostly held indirectly.

The sale of 9,326 shares represents a small fraction of the director's total beneficial holdings of 268,994 shares, suggesting this transaction is likely a routine disposition rather than a material change in ownership. The reported weighted-average price was $12.02, with individual sale prices ranging $12.00–$12.09. The filing discloses that 211,615 shares are held indirectly via a revocable trust, which is important for understanding control and voting influence.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insider sale disclosed appropriately; indirect holdings through a revocable trust maintain significant beneficial ownership.

The Form 4 shows timely disclosure of an insider sale by a director. Post-transaction beneficial ownership remains concentrated, with the majority held indirectly through a revocable trust, which can affect governance dynamics and voting alignment. The issuer was provided the weighted-average sale price and an offer to supply per-price quantities if requested, meeting typical disclosure expectations.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hutter Christopher Gerald

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1400 16TH STREET

SUITE 250

(Street)

OAK BROOK IL 60523

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO. [ ACNT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/26/2025		S		9,326	D	$12.02(1)	268,994	I	Through Rev. Trust
Common Stock								211,615	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported price in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.00 to $12.09 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each separate price within the range set forth within this footnote.

Remarks:

	Christopher Gerald Hutter	08/27/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ACNT report on 08/26/2025?

The director Christopher Gerald Hutter sold 9,326 shares of ACNT common stock on 08/26/2025 at a weighted-average price of $12.02 per share.

How many ACNT shares does the reporting person own after the sale?

Following the reported disposition, the reporting person beneficially owns 268,994 shares in total.

Does the filing indicate indirect ownership for ACNT insider holdings?

Yes. The filing states 211,615 shares are held indirectly through a revocable trust.

Were the shares sold at a single price?

No. The filing discloses the weighted-average price of $12.02 and states individual sale prices ranged from $12.00 to $12.09.

Does the Form 4 offer further detail about the transaction prices?

Yes. The reporting person offered to provide, upon request, the number of shares disposed at each separate price within the disclosed range.