What do the dividend-related footnotes in the ASTE Form 4 indicate?

The footnotes indicate the awards stem from dividend-related features of prior grants. One explains the acquisition of deferred stock units from reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights, while another states that the 9 shares represent dividend equivalents earned on earlier RSU grant awards.

Astec Industries (ASTE) director gains shares via dividend awards

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Form Type

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

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider GEHL WILLIAM D

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	48	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 40,617 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Reflects acquisition of deferred stock units pursuant to reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights. 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/02/2026 - 04:58 PM

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^*

GEHL WILLIAM D

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A		48⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	40,617	D
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A		9⁽²⁾	A	$0.00	40,626	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects acquisition of deferred stock units pursuant to reinvestment of dividend equivalent rights.

2. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR, as attorney in fact for William D Gehl	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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.

How many Astec Industries (ASTE) shares does William D. Gehl hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, William D. Gehl directly holds 40,626 shares of Astec Industries Common Stock. This total reflects the addition of 48 shares from deferred stock units and 9 shares from dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards reported on March 31, 2026.

What is the nature of the ASTE shares acquired by William D. Gehl?

The acquired Astec Industries (ASTE) shares are compensation-related awards, not open-market purchases. They reflect deferred stock units from reinvested dividend equivalent rights and dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grants, all recorded at a transaction price of $0.00 per share on March 31, 2026.

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.