Astec director granted 7 dividend-equivalent shares

Astec Industries director Mary L. Howell received a small stock award tied to prior RSU grants, modestly increasing her direct holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) reported that director Mary L. Howell acquired 7 shares of Common Stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant related to prior RSU awards, recorded as dividend equivalents. Following this award, she holds a total of 20,238 shares of Astec common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 7 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider HOWELL MARY L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	7	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,238 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 7 shares of Common Stock Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 20,238 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 7 shares of Common Stock Grant or award acquisition on August 28, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported value for the 7-share grant on August 28, 2026

Shares owned after transaction 20,238 shares Direct ownership by Mary L. Howell following the August 28, 2026 grant

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, RSU grant awards, Common Stock

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"

Common Stock financial

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

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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASTE director Mary L. Howell report?

She reported an acquisition of 7 shares of Common Stock on August 28, 2026, received as a grant of dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards, increasing her direct ownership in Astec Industries Inc.

How many ASTE shares does Mary L. Howell own after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Mary L. Howell directly owns 20,238 shares of Astec Industries Inc Common Stock, according to the Form 4 filing for the August 28, 2026 transaction.

Was the ASTE insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

No market trade occurred. The Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition of 7 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants rather than an open-market buy or sell.

What is the nature of the 7 ASTE shares reported in this Form 4?

The 7 shares represent dividend equivalents earned on prior restricted stock unit (RSU) grant awards. They were credited to Mary L. Howell as additional Common Stock rather than paid in cash.

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

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a trading plan, and the footnote only describes dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards, with no reference to a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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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^*

HOWELL MARY L

(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)
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		7(1)	A	$0.00	20,238	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 Mary L. Howell	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)