Allient Inc. Insider Grant: 597 Shares to Director Steven Finch

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allient Inc. (ALNT) – Form 4 insider filing: Non-employee director Steven C. Finch received 597 shares of ALNT common stock on 6 Aug 2025. The shares were issued as quarterly retainer compensation under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, not through an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded “A” (acquisition) and priced at $39.79 per share, implying stock compensation worth roughly $23,700. Following the grant, Finch’s total direct beneficial ownership rises to 12,188 shares.

The filing indicates routine board compensation rather than a discretionary buy; nevertheless, it modestly increases director equity alignment. No derivative securities were involved and no other officers or insiders are referenced.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Routine retainer grant; negligible valuation impact.

This Form 4 reflects standard, pre-approved equity compensation for a non-employee director. The incremental 597-share grant (<~0.01% of shares outstanding) slightly increases insider ownership but does not signal new information about company performance or valuation. Because the shares were granted, not bought, it carries less bullish weight than an open-market purchase. From a governance standpoint, equity-based retainers align oversight incentives and are common practice.

Small-Cap Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Neutral; immaterial size, but alignment positive.

The $23k award is immaterial relative to ALNT’s market cap and trading volume, so market impact should be negligible. Still, continued accumulation of stock by board members—even through compensation—maintains alignment with shareholders, supporting long-term stewardship. The filing neither alters earnings outlook nor affects liquidity; I view it as not impactful for near-term trading decisions.

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^*

Finch Steven C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALLIENT INC.

495 COMMERCE DRIVE

(Street)

AMHERST NY 14228

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALLIENT INC [ ALNT ]

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)
08/06/2025

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	08/06/2025		A(1)		597	A	$39.79	12,188	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. Grant of quarterly retainer shares pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

	/s/ Michael C. Donlon, attorney-in-fact for Steven C. Finch	08/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many ALNT shares did Steven C. Finch acquire?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition of 597 common shares on 08/06/2025.

What was the acquisition price of the shares?

The transaction was recorded at $39.79 per share, reflecting grant valuation.

Why were the shares granted to the director?

They represent the quarterly retainer under Allient’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan for non-employee directors.

What is Steven C. Finch’s total ALNT shareholding after the grant?

Following the transaction, he owns 12,188 ALNT shares directly.

Does the filing involve any derivative securities?

No. Table II shows no derivative securities acquired or disposed.