Director at AstroNova (NASDAQ: ALOT) reports share grant and fund stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MICHAS ALEXIS P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AstroNova director Alexis P. Michas received a grant of 3,053 shares of AstroNova common stock on April 9, 2026 as a restricted stock award under the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program. Following this award, he directly holds 29,319 common shares.
Separately, 535,203 AstroNova shares are held indirectly through Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P., for which related entities managed by Mr. Michas serve as investment manager and general partner. He may be deemed to beneficially own those shares but disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
MICHAS ALEXIS P
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,053 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 29,319 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 535,203 shares (Indirect, Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P.)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock award made to the reporting person pursuant to the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program. These shares are held by Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("Juniper Fund"). Juniper Investment Company, LLC ("Juniper Investment") serves as investment manager for Juniper Fund. Mr. Michas is a managing member of Juniper Investment and of the general partner of Juniper Fund and, therefore, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Juniper Fund. Mr. Michas disclaims beneficial ownership of holdings of Juniper Fund reflected herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Restricted stock award: 3,053 shares at $0.00
Direct holdings after grant: 29,319 shares
Indirect fund holdings: 535,203 shares
3 metrics
Restricted stock award
3,053 shares at $0.00
Grant to Alexis P. Michas on April 9, 2026
Direct holdings after grant
29,319 shares
Common stock directly owned by Alexis P. Michas
Indirect fund holdings
535,203 shares
AstroNova shares held by Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P.
Key Terms
Restricted stock award, Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program, beneficially own, pecuniary interest
4 terms
Restricted stock award financial
"Restricted stock award made to the reporting person pursuant to the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program."
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program financial
"Restricted stock award made to the reporting person pursuant to the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program."
beneficially own financial
"therefore, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Juniper Fund."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of holdings of Juniper Fund reflected herein except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
FAQ
What insider transaction did AstroNova (ALOT) report for Alexis P. Michas?
AstroNova reported that director Alexis P. Michas received a restricted stock award of 3,053 common shares on April 9, 2026. The award was granted under the company’s Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program, reflecting equity-based director compensation.
What is the role of Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P. in this AstroNova (ALOT) filing?
The filing notes that 535,203 AstroNova shares are held by Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P.. Juniper Investment Company, LLC serves as investment manager, and entities managed by Alexis P. Michas are involved with the fund’s general partner, creating indirect beneficial ownership attribution.