AstroNova CFO cashes out $2.5M in RSUs in merger
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) reported that Chief Financial Officer Thomas D. DeByle disposed of common stock and multiple blocks of Restricted Stock Units on August 26, 2026 in connection with a merger.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) reported that Chief Financial Officer Thomas D. DeByle disposed of common stock and multiple blocks of Restricted Stock Units on August 26, 2026 in connection with a merger. Common shares and RSUs were cancelled under an Agreement and Plan of Merger and exchanged for cash based on the merger consideration.
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Insider Trade Summary
Disposition: 122,512.2084 shares
Disposition
5 txns
Insider
DeByle Thomas D.
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F2 | 6,886 | $29.00 | $200K |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F3 | 6,790 | $29.00 | $197K |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F4 | 87,183 | $29.00 | $2.53M |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F5 | 15,483 | $29.00 | $449K |
| Disposition | Common Stock F1 | 6,170.2084 | $29.00 | $179K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Disposed of pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 16, 2026, by and among AstroNova, Inc. (the "Company"), Orion Merger Parent, Inc. ("Parent"), and Orion MergerCo X, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (as it may be amended from time to time, the "Merger Agreement").
- F2. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on April 14, 2025, which became fully vested and were cancelled on the Transaction Date as provided for in the Merger Agreement in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $199,694, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
- F3. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on April 15, 2025, which became fully vested and were cancelled on the Transaction Date as provided for in the Merger Agreement in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $196,910, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
- F4. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on August 15, 2025, which became fully vested and were cancelled on the Transaction Date as provided for in the Merger Agreement in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $2,528,307, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
- F5. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on February 26, 2026, which became fully vested and were cancelled on the Transaction Date as provided for in the Merger Agreement in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $449,007, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
Key Figures
Common Stock disposed: 6,170.2084 shares at $29.0000 per share
RSUs grant 04/14/2025: 6,886 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $199,694
RSUs grant 04/15/2025: 6,790 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $196,910
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Common Stock disposed
6,170.2084 shares at $29.0000 per share
Disposition to issuer on August 26, 2026 pursuant to the Merger Agreement
RSUs grant 04/14/2025
6,886 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $199,694
Became fully vested and cancelled on the transaction date under the Merger Agreement
RSUs grant 04/15/2025
6,790 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $196,910
Vested and cancelled on the transaction date in exchange for cash
RSUs grant 08/15/2025
87,183 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $2,528,307
Vested and cancelled on the transaction date in exchange for cash
RSUs grant 02/26/2026
15,483 Restricted Stock Units; aggregate cash payment $449,007
Vested and cancelled on the transaction date in exchange for cash
Per-share consideration reference
$29.0000 per share
Price field for dispositions of common stock and RSUs on August 26, 2026
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Restricted Stock Units, Merger Consideration, Disposition to issuer
4 terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Disposed of pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 16, 2026"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units originally granted on April 14, 2025, which became fully vested"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Merger Consideration financial
"aggregate cash payment of $199,694, representing ... multiplied by the Merger Consideration"
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
FAQ
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What did AstroNova (ALOT) disclose about Thomas D. DeByle’s Form 4 transactions?
AstroNova reported that CFO Thomas D. DeByle disposed of common stock and several blocks of Restricted Stock Units on August 26, 2026, in connection with an Agreement and Plan of Merger, with the equity awards cancelled and exchanged for cash based on the merger consideration.
What happened to the AstroNova (ALOT) RSUs granted on April 14, 2025?
RSUs granted to the CFO on April 14, 2025, covering 6,886 units, became fully vested and were cancelled on the transaction date in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $199,694, equal to the underlying shares multiplied by the merger consideration.
What cash payment did the largest AstroNova (ALOT) RSU block generate in this Form 4?
An RSU grant originally made on August 15, 2025, covering 87,183 units, became fully vested and was cancelled in exchange for an aggregate cash payment of $2,528,307, calculated as the number of underlying shares times the merger consideration.
Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in this AstroNova (ALOT) Form 4?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and there is no footnote stating that the transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What is the nature of the transactions reported for AstroNova (ALOT) on August 26, 2026?
All reported transactions are coded D (disposition to issuer), reflecting cancellation of common stock and RSUs under the Agreement and Plan of Merger with cash payments based on the merger consideration.
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