Ascent Industries (ACNT) CEO reports 42-share sell-to-cover tax sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ascent Industries Co. Chief Executive Officer John Bryan Kitchen reported a small share sale tied to equity compensation. On January 5, 2026, 42 shares of Ascent Industries common stock were sold at $16.16 per share in a transaction coded "F," which the filing explains represents shares required to be sold in a "sell-to-cover" transaction to satisfy tax withholding from vesting RSUs and PSUs. After this transaction, Kitchen directly beneficially owned 67,728 shares of Ascent Industries common stock.

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^*

Kitchen John Bryan

(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)

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

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		42(1)	D	$16.16	67,728	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. 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:

	John Bryan Kitchen	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ascent Industries (ACNT) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that Chief Executive Officer John Bryan Kitchen had 42 shares of Ascent Industries common stock sold on January 5, 2026 in a transaction coded "F" at $16.16 per share.

Why were John Bryan Kitchens Ascent Industries (ACNT) shares sold?

According to the footnote, the 42 shares represent the amount required to be sold in a "sell-to-cover" transaction to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.

How many Ascent Industries (ACNT) shares does the CEO own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Chief Executive Officer John Bryan Kitchen beneficially owned 67,728 shares of Ascent Industries common stock directly.

What does transaction code "F" mean in this Ascent Industries (ACNT) Form 4?

Transaction code "F" in this context indicates that the 42 shares were withheld or sold to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of equity awards, specifically RSUs and PSUs.

Is John Bryan Kitchen considered an officer or director of Ascent Industries (ACNT) in this filing?

Yes. The filing identifies John Bryan Kitchen as an officer of Ascent Industries Co., with the title Chief Executive Officer, and not as a director or 10% owner.

Was the Ascent Industries (ACNT) CEOs ownership categorized as direct or indirect after the transaction?

The Form 4 shows that after the transaction, the 67,728 shares of Ascent Industries common stock were held with direct (D) beneficial ownership by John Bryan Kitchen.