Astec Industries director awarded dividend stock
Astec Industries director William D. Gehl reported acquiring additional Common Stock through equity awards.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Astec Industries director William D. Gehl reported acquiring additional Common Stock through equity awards. On March 31, 2026, he received 48 shares of Common Stock at no cash cost from deferred stock units tied to reinvested dividend equivalent rights and 9 shares from dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU awards. Following these routine compensation-related acquisitions, he directly owns 40,626 shares of Astec Industries Common Stock.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 57 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
GEHL WILLIAM D
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 48 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 9 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 40,626 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, 40,569 to 40,626 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Reflects acquisition of deferred stock units pursuant to reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights.
- F2. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.
Key Figures
Equity award shares (deferred stock units): 48 shares
Equity award shares (dividend equivalents on RSUs): 9 shares
Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share
+1 more
4 metrics
Equity award shares (deferred stock units)
48 shares
Common Stock acquired March 31, 2026 via reinvested dividend equivalent rights
Equity award shares (dividend equivalents on RSUs)
9 shares
Common Stock acquired March 31, 2026 from dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards
Transaction price per share
$0.0000 per share
Both Common Stock award transactions on March 31, 2026
Holdings after transactions
40,626 shares
Total direct Common Stock held by William D. Gehl after March 31, 2026 awards
Key Terms
deferred stock units, dividend equivalent rights, RSU, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
deferred stock units financial
"Reflects acquisition of deferred stock units pursuant to reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Reflects acquisition of deferred stock units pursuant to reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did ASTE director William D. Gehl report?
Director William D. Gehl reported acquiring additional Astec Industries (ASTE) Common Stock through equity awards. On March 31, 2026, he received 48 shares and 9 shares linked to dividend equivalent rights and prior RSU awards, bringing his direct holdings to 40,626 shares.
Were cash payments involved in William D. Gehl’s recent ASTE stock acquisitions?
No cash payments were involved in these Astec Industries (ASTE) stock acquisitions. Both the 48-share and 9-share awards were recorded at a transaction price per share of $0.0000, reflecting non-cash equity compensation tied to dividend equivalent rights and prior RSU grant awards.
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