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Astec Industries (ASTE) director granted 6 new dividend-equivalent shares

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Astec Industries director Nalin Jain received a small stock grant through dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards. The Form 4 reports an acquisition of 6 shares of Common Stock at no cost, bringing Jain’s directly held stake to 12,932 shares after the transaction.

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Insider Jain Nalin
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,932 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 6 shares Dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards
Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Grant of Common Stock
Total shares after transaction 12,932 shares Director’s direct holdings following grant
Acquire transactions 1 transaction Non-derivative grant/award acquisition
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 financial
"Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Jain Nalin
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/29/2026A6(1)A$0.0012,932D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 Nalin Jain06/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASTE director Nalin Jain report?

Director Nalin Jain reported receiving 6 shares of Astec Industries Common Stock. These shares were granted as dividend equivalents tied to earlier RSU awards, increasing his directly held position to 12,932 shares following the reported transaction.

Was the ASTE insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The ASTE insider transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was a grant of 6 Common Stock shares at no cost, classified as a compensation-related award from dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants, rather than an open-market trade.

How many ASTE shares does Nalin Jain hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Nalin Jain directly holds 12,932 shares of Astec Industries Common Stock. The filing shows this total following the 6-share dividend-equivalent award, providing context for the size of this compensation-related transaction.

What is the significance of the 6 ASTE shares reported on this Form 4?

The 6 shares represent dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards, not a discretionary trade. This is a routine compensation mechanism where stock is credited instead of cash dividends, modestly increasing the director’s existing equity position in Astec Industries.

Did ASTE director Nalin Jain pay for the shares received?

Nalin Jain did not pay cash for the 6 shares received. The Form 4 lists a transaction price per share of $0.0000, confirming they were granted as stock-based compensation through dividend equivalents on previously granted RSUs.