VP sells 16 Ascent Industries (ACNT) shares to cover taxes after vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ascent Industries Co. officer Anthony X. Pan, VP of Sales & Business Development, reported a small insider transaction in company stock. On 01/05/2026, he disposed of 16 shares of common stock at $16.16 per share under transaction code F, which the footnote explains was a “sell-to-cover” trade to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting RSUs and PSUs.

After this transaction, Pan beneficially owned 17,251 shares of Ascent Industries common stock directly. He also reported indirect ownership of 550 shares held by his mother and 2,693 shares held by his spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 16 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Pan Anthony X

Role Insider

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	16	$16.16	$258.56
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,251 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 550 shares (Indirect, By Mother); Common Stock — 2,693 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person in a "sell-to-cover" transaction to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ACNT VP Anthony X. Pan report?

Anthony X. Pan, VP of Sales & Business Development at Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT), reported disposing of 16 shares of common stock on 01/05/2026 at $16.16 per share.

What does the transaction code F mean in the ACNT Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates a sell-to-cover transaction. The footnote states the 16 shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations tied to vesting RSUs and PSUs.

How many ACNT shares does Anthony X. Pan own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Anthony X. Pan beneficially owned 17,251 shares of Ascent Industries common stock directly.

What indirect ownership in ACNT shares is reported for Anthony X. Pan?

The filing shows indirect ownership of 550 shares held by his mother and 2,693 shares held by his spouse, in addition to his direct holdings.

Was the ACNT insider sale part of a tax-related transaction?

Yes. The footnote explains the 16-share sale was required in a sell-to-cover transaction to satisfy tax withholding from the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.

What is the role of the reporting person in the ACNT Form 4?

The reporting person, Anthony X. Pan, is listed as an officer of Ascent Industries Co. with the title VP, Sales & Bus. Development.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/07/2026 - 05:11 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pan Anthony X

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11622 ASTER LANE

(Street)

WOODBURY MN 55129

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			VP, Sales & Bus. Development

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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	01/05/2026		F		16(1)	D	$16.16	17,251	D
Common Stock								550	I	By Mother
Common Stock								2,693	I	By Spouse

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. Represents the number of shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person in a "sell-to-cover" transaction to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.

Remarks:

	Anthony X. Pan	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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