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Ascent Industries Form 4: Director Disposes 470 Shares, Retains 358,320 Indirect Shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ascent Industries director Christopher Gerald Hutter reported an open-market sale of 470 shares of Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) on 08/19/2025 at a weighted-average price of $12.26 per share (transactions ranged $12.19–$12.36). The Form 4 shows the shares were disposed (code S) and notes the filer can provide details on per-price quantities on request. After the reported transactions the filing lists 358,320 shares beneficially owned indirectly through a revocable trust and an additional 211,615 shares shown as direct ownership on a separate line of the table. The report is signed and dated 08/20/2025.

Positive

  • Disclosure completeness: Form 4 includes transaction date, weighted-average price, price range footnote, and signature
  • Significant retained holdings: Reporting person still shows 358,320 shares indirectly and 211,615 shares on the table, indicating substantial ongoing ownership

Negative

  • Insider sale reported: Director disposed of 470 shares, which may be viewed as a negative signal by some investors

Insights

TL;DR: Director completed a small weighted-average sale; meaningful indirect holdings remain large relative to the transaction size.

The sale of 470 shares at a weighted-average $12.26 is explicit and limited in size compared with the reported beneficial holdings of 358,320 shares held indirectly and 211,615 reported on a separate line. This pattern indicates the transaction is not a material disposition of the director's overall position based on disclosed counts. The footnote clarifies the sale occurred in multiple trades across a narrow price range; the filer commits to provide per-trade quantities on request, preserving transparency for compliance and market monitoring.

TL;DR: Routine Section 16 disclosure of an insider sale with appropriate explanatory footnote and signature.

The Form 4 appears procedurally complete: it identifies the reporting person as a director, lists the transaction code (S), specifies the weighted-average sale price and price range, and includes a signed certification. The reporting person indicates indirect ownership through a revocable trust, which is disclosed. No amendments or plan-based purchase indicators are reported. From a governance standpoint, the filing meets disclosure expectations without revealing material changes to control or large-scale insider divestiture.

Insider Hutter Christopher Gerald
Role Director
Sold 470 shs ($6K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 470 $12.26 $6K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 358,320 shares (Indirect, Through Rev. Trust); Common Stock — 211,615 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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*
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)
08/19/2025
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 08/19/2025 S 470 D $12.26(1) 358,320 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 $12.19 to $12.36 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 08/20/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did ACNT director Christopher Hutter report on Form 4?

The director reported the sale of 470 shares of ACNT on 08/19/2025 at a weighted-average price of $12.26 per share.

How many ACNT shares does the reporting person still beneficially own?

The filing shows 358,320 shares beneficially owned indirectly through a revocable trust and 211,615 shares listed on a separate line.

What price range did the reported ACNT sales occur at?

The footnote states sales occurred at prices ranging from $12.19 to $12.36 per share; the reported weighted-average is $12.26.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed for ACNT?

The signature block shows Christopher Gerald Hutter signed the Form on 08/20/2025.

Does the Form 4 indicate the sale was under a 10b5-1 trading plan?

No box or statement in the provided content indicates the transaction was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.