Ascent Industries Director Shows Confidence with $50,000 Stock Purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director John P. Schauerman of Ascent Industries (ACNT) acquired 3,970 shares of Common Stock on June 25, 2025, at a price of $12.595 per share. The transaction increased his direct holdings to 97,594 shares.

Key details of the acquisition:

• The shares are subject to a vesting schedule with quarterly installments of 25% from the grant date
• The transaction was reported as a direct ownership acquisition
• The filing was made pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

This insider purchase by a board member could signal confidence in the company's future prospects. The vesting schedule indicates these shares are likely part of a director compensation package 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^*

Schauerman John P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6488 E. GAINSBOROUGH ROAD

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

(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		3,970	A	$12.595	97,594(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:

	John P. Schauerman	06/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many shares of ACNT stock did John Schauerman acquire on June 25, 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, John Schauerman acquired 3,970 shares of ACNT common stock on June 25, 2025 at a price of $12.595 per share.

What is John Schauerman's total ACNT stock ownership after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, John Schauerman beneficially owns 97,594 shares of ACNT stock directly. These shares include the newly acquired 3,970 shares.

What is the vesting schedule for ACNT shares acquired by John Schauerman?

According to the filing's explanatory notes, the acquired shares vest in quarterly installments of 25% beginning from the date of grant.

What is John Schauerman's role at ACNT?

John Schauerman serves as a Director of Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT), as indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under Section 5 of the Form 4 filing.

What was the purchase price of ACNT shares in the June 2025 insider transaction?

The Form 4 filing shows that the shares were acquired at a price of $12.595 per share on June 25, 2025.