Ascent Industries Board Member Boosts Stake with $30,000 Stock Purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director Aldo John Mazzaferro Jr of Ascent Industries (NYSE: ACNT) reported the acquisition of 2,382 shares of common stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share.

Key transaction details:

• Total transaction value: approximately $30,000
• Post-transaction holdings: 15,631 shares held directly
• Shares vest in quarterly installments of 25% from grant date
• Transaction code: A (Grant/Award)

This Form 4 filing indicates a standard director equity compensation arrangement, with the acquired shares subject to a quarterly vesting schedule. The transaction appears to be part of the company's regular director compensation program rather than an open market purchase.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Mazzaferro Aldo John Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

20 N. MARTINGALE RD

SUITE 430

(Street)

SCHAUMBURG IL 60173

(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)
06/25/2025

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	06/25/2025		A		2,382	A	$12.595	15,631(1)	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. Shares vest in quarterly installments of 25% beginning from date of grant.

Remarks:

	Aldo John Mazzaferro Jr	06/27/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many shares of ACNT stock did Director Aldo Mazzaferro acquire on June 25, 2025?

Director Aldo Mazzaferro acquired 2,382 shares of ACNT common stock on June 25, 2025 at a price of $12.595 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for ACNT Director Mazzaferro's newly acquired shares?

According to the Form 4 filing footnotes, the shares vest in quarterly installments of 25% beginning from the date of grant.

How many ACNT shares does Aldo Mazzaferro own after this transaction?

Following this transaction, Aldo Mazzaferro directly owns 15,631 shares of ACNT common stock.

What is Aldo Mazzaferro's role at ACNT according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4 filing, Aldo Mazzaferro Jr. serves as a Director of Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT). This is indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under Section 5 of the form.

What was the total value of ACNT shares acquired by Mazzaferro in this transaction?

The total value of the transaction was approximately $30,000 (2,382 shares × $12.595 per share).