Astec Industries' Hartley granted 38 dividend shares

Astec Industries’ group president received additional common shares as dividend-equivalent awards tied to prior RSU grants, modestly increasing his direct holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) reported that Group President Chad Jeffrey Hartley acquired 38 shares of common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award. These shares represent dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards and were received at $0.00 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 13,017 shares of ASTE common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 38 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hartley Chad Jeffrey

Role Group President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	38	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,017 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 38 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 13,017 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 38 shares Grant/award of dividend-equivalent common stock on August 28, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Grant/award acquisition of 38 common shares

Shares owned after transaction 13,017 shares Direct holdings of Chad Jeffrey Hartley following the August 28, 2026 award

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, RSU grant awards, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

dividend equivalents financial

"Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

RSU grant awards financial

"dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ASTE report for Group President Chad Jeffrey Hartley?

He acquired 38 shares of Astec Industries common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award representing dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants, at $0.00 per share.

How many ASTE shares does Chad Jeffrey Hartley own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Chad Jeffrey Hartley directly owns 13,017 shares of Astec Industries common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the 38 ASTE shares reported in this Form 4?

The 38 shares are dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards, reported as a grant/award acquisition of Astec Industries common stock.

Did the ASTE insider pay anything for the 38 acquired shares?

No. The 38 Astec Industries shares were received at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a grant/award of dividend-equivalent shares rather than a market purchase.

Was the ASTE insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 plan; the document-level checkbox for such a trading arrangement is explicitly unchecked.

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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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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^*

Hartley Chad Jeffrey

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1725 SHEPHERD RD

(Street)

CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE 37421

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC [ ASTE ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2026

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	08/28/2026		A		38(1)	A	$0.00	13,017	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 dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for Chad Jeffrey Hartley	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)