AstroNova (ALOT) SVP exits stake in $29-per-share merger

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) reports that Senior Vice President Padraig Finn disposed of equity interests in connection with a merger. On 2026-08-26, he transferred 1,685 shares of Common Stock and multiple tranches of Restricted Stock Units to the issuer pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Orion Merger Parent, Inc. Each RSU grant became fully vested and was cancelled in exchange for specified cash payments based on the $29.00 per share Merger Consideration, including cash payments of $34,800, $62,959, $1,264,139, and $133,110 for four separate RSU awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,685 shares

Net Sell 5 txns

Insider Finn Padraig

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units F2	1,200	$29.00	$35K
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units F3	2,171	$29.00	$63K
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units F4	43,591	$29.00	$1.26M
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units F5	4,590	$29.00	$133K
Disposition	Common Stock F1	1,685	$29.00	$49K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. 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").
2. F2. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on September 23, 2024, 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 $34,800, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
3. F3. 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 $62,959, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
4. 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 $1,264,139, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.
5. 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 $133,110, 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: 1,685 shares Per-share Merger Consideration: $29.00 per share Cash payment for 2024 RSU grant: $34,800 +4 more

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Common Stock disposed 1,685 shares Disposition to issuer on 2026-08-26 pursuant to Merger Agreement

Per-share Merger Consideration $29.00 per share Used to calculate cash for cancelled RSUs

Cash payment for 2024 RSU grant $34,800 RSUs granted on September 23, 2024 cancelled for cash

Cash payment for April 14, 2025 RSU grant $62,959 RSUs became fully vested and cancelled on transaction date

Cash payment for August 15, 2025 RSU grant $1,264,139 RSUs became fully vested and cancelled on transaction date

Cash payment for February 26, 2026 RSU grant $133,110 RSUs became fully vested and cancelled on transaction date

Non-derivative shares following transaction 0 shares Common Stock holding after 1,685-share disposition

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Consideration

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units originally granted on September 23, 2024, 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.

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.

Merger Consideration financial

"cash payment of $34,800, representing an amount equal to the number of shares ... 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.

FAQ

What insider transactions did ALOT report for Padraig Finn on August 26, 2026?

AstroNova, Inc. reported that Senior Vice President Padraig Finn disposed of 1,685 shares of Common Stock and several tranches of Restricted Stock Units to the issuer on 2026-08-26 in connection with an Agreement and Plan of Merger.

How were Padraig Finn’s ALOT Restricted Stock Units treated in the merger?

Finn’s Restricted Stock Units became fully vested and were cancelled on the transaction date under the Merger Agreement, in exchange for cash equal to the number of underlying shares multiplied by the Merger Consideration of $29.00 per share.

What cash payments did Padraig Finn receive for his ALOT RSU awards?

Finn received aggregate cash payments of $34,800, $62,959, $1,264,139, and $133,110 for RSU awards originally granted on September 23, 2024, April 14, 2025, August 15, 2025, and February 26, 2026, respectively, each based on the $29.00 per share Merger Consideration.

What was the per-share value used for ALOT equity in Padraig Finn’s Form 4?

The transactions used a $29.00 per share value, described as the Merger Consideration. Cash payments for cancelled Restricted Stock Units were calculated as the number of underlying Common Stock shares multiplied by this Merger Consideration.

Why were Padraig Finn’s ALOT shares and RSUs disposed of?

The Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units were disposed of pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger among AstroNova, Inc., Orion Merger Parent, Inc., and Orion MergerCo X, Inc., under which Finn’s equity became fully vested and was cancelled for cash.

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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^*

Finn Padraig

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASTRONOVA, INC.

600 EAST GREENWICH AVENUE

(Street)

WEST WARWICK RHODE ISLAND 02893

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AstroNova, Inc. [ ALOT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Senior Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	08/26/2026		D		1,685	D	$29(1)	0	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0	08/26/2026		D			1,200	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,200	$29	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	08/26/2026		D			2,171	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	2,171	$29	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	08/26/2026		D			43,591	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	43,591	$29	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	08/26/2026		D			4,590	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	4,590	$29	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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").

2. Restricted Stock Units originally granted on September 23, 2024, 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 $34,800, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.

3. 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 $62,959, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.

4. 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 $1,264,139, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.

5. 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 $133,110, representing an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units multiplied by the Merger Consideration.

	/s/ Daniel Clevenger, by Power of Attorney	08/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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