Astec Industries officer granted 3 dividend shares

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) reported that officer Robert Gerald Putney, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, acquired 3 shares of common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award of dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU awards.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) reported that officer Robert Gerald Putney, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, acquired 3 shares of common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant/award of dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU awards. Following this award, he directly holds 2,290 common shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider PUTNEY ROBERT GERALD

Role VP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	3	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,290 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 3 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 2,290 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 3 shares Grant/award acquisition of common stock on August 28, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Awarded as dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants

Shares owned after transaction 2,290 shares Direct holdings of Robert Gerald Putney after 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 grant"

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 transaction did ASTE executive Robert Gerald Putney report on this Form 4?

He reported a grant of 3 shares of Astec Industries common stock on August 28, 2026, received as dividend equivalents on prior restricted stock unit (RSU) awards.

How many ASTE shares does Robert Gerald Putney hold after this transaction?

After the August 28, 2026 award, Robert Gerald Putney directly holds 2,290 shares of Astec Industries common stock, according to the Form 4.

Was the ASTE Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

No. The Form 4 reports a grant/award acquisition of 3 shares as dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards, not a market purchase or sale of Astec Industries stock.

What does the footnote on the ASTE Form 4 transaction explain?

The footnote states that the 3 reported shares represent dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards, clarifying that they arise from existing equity awards rather than a new standalone grant.

Is the ASTE Form 4 transaction reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is associated with this reported grant of dividend-equivalent shares.

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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^*

PUTNEY ROBERT GERALD

(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)
	VP, Chief Accounting Officer

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		3(1)	A	$0.00	2,290	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 Bob Putney	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)