Astrotech Corp (ASTC) grants director 1,055 restricted stock shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MCFARLAND ROBERT N reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Astrotech Corp director Robert N. McFarland received a grant of 1,055 shares of restricted common stock on July 9, 2026 under the Astrotech Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The award vested 100% immediately on the grant date, increasing his directly held common shares to 11,205.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,055 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider MCFARLAND ROBERT N

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	1,055	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,205 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares of restricted stock granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Astrotech Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. 100% of the shares of restricted stock vested immediately on the grant date.

Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 1,055 shares Shares held after transaction: 11,205 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted shares granted 1,055 shares Restricted common stock granted to Robert N. McFarland on July 9, 2026

Shares held after transaction 11,205 shares Total directly held Astrotech common shares by McFarland following the grant

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for the 1,055 restricted shares

Vesting percentage 100% All restricted shares vested immediately on the grant date

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, vested

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"Represents shares of restricted stock granted to the Reporting Person"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the Astrotech Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"

vested financial

"100% of the shares of restricted stock vested immediately on the grant date"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Astrotech (ASTC) report for Robert N. McFarland?

Astrotech reported that director Robert N. McFarland received a grant of 1,055 shares of restricted common stock on July 9, 2026. The grant was made under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of his equity compensation.

How many Astrotech (ASTC) shares does Robert N. McFarland hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Robert N. McFarland directly holds 11,205 shares of Astrotech common stock. This reflects the addition of 1,055 restricted shares that were granted and immediately vested, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Astrotech (ASTC) share grant to Robert N. McFarland made at a purchase price?

No cash purchase was involved; the 1,055 restricted shares were reported at a price of $0.00 per share. This indicates the shares were issued as an equity compensation award rather than a market purchase by the director.

Did the restricted stock granted to Astrotech (ASTC) director Robert N. McFarland vest immediately?

Yes. The footnote states that 100% of the 1,055 restricted shares vested immediately on the July 9, 2026 grant date. There is no ongoing vesting schedule for this specific award according to the disclosure.

Under which plan was the Astrotech (ASTC) restricted stock granted to Robert N. McFarland?

The 1,055-share restricted stock award was granted under the Astrotech Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This plan is used to provide equity-based compensation, such as restricted stock, to eligible participants including directors.

Was the Astrotech (ASTC) grant to Robert N. McFarland reported as a Rule 10b5-1 plan transaction?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, so this restricted stock award was not affirmatively reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan framework.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

MCFARLAND ROBERT N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1817 W. BRAKER LN, STE 400

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78758

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASTROTECH Corp [ ASTC ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/09/2026

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	07/09/2026		A		1,055(1)	A	$0	11,205	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. Represents shares of restricted stock granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Astrotech Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. 100% of the shares of restricted stock vested immediately on the grant date.

	/s/ Robert N. McFarland	07/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)