Astec Industries (ASTE) VP reports stock awards and tax share withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries VP and Chief Accounting Officer Robert Gerald Putney reported several stock-based compensation moves in Common Stock. On February 27, 2026, he received awards of 177 and 244 shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting grants or similar acquisitions. The same day, and on February 26, 2026, he disposed of small blocks of 42, 53, 73, 4, and 52 shares at prices of $62.34 and $61.31 per share, with footnotes stating these shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Following these transactions, his directly held balances reported in the filing range around 1,860–2,281 shares, also reflecting dividend equivalents earned on a 2025 RSU award.

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 TN 37421

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/26/2026		F		4(1)	D	$61.31	2,080(2)	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		52	D	$61.31	2,028	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		42(1)	D	$62.34	1,986	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		53(1)	D	$62.34	1,933	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		73(1)	D	$62.34	1,860	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		177	A	$0.00	2,037	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		244	A	$0.00	2,281	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. Shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligation.

2. Total share balance is updated to reflect dividend equivalents earned on the 2025 RSU award.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for Bob Putney	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did ASTE executive Robert Gerald Putney report on this Form 4?

Robert Gerald Putney reported stock awards and related tax share withholdings. He acquired 177 and 244 Common Stock shares at $0.00 per share, and had multiple small share blocks withheld at about $62.34 and $61.31 to cover tax obligations.

Were the ASTE insider share disposals by Robert Gerald Putney open-market sales?

The reported share disposals were not open-market sales. Each disposal used transaction code F and is described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, with a footnote explicitly stating shares were withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations.

How many ASTE shares did Robert Gerald Putney receive as awards in this filing?

He received two separate Common Stock awards. One grant was for 177 shares and another for 244 shares, both reported at a transaction price of $0.00 per share, consistent with stock-based compensation grants or awards rather than market purchases.

At what prices were ASTE shares withheld from Robert Gerald Putney for taxes?

Shares were withheld at two reported prices. Certain blocks were withheld at $62.34 per share, while other blocks on a different date were withheld at $61.31 per share, with footnotes explaining these withholdings satisfied applicable tax obligations on stock awards.

What does the Form 4 say about Robert Gerald Putney’s ASTE share balance after these transactions?

The filing lists updated direct ownership balances after each transaction, including totals such as 1,986, 1,933, 1,860, 2,037, 2,281 and 2,080 shares. A footnote notes the total share balance reflects dividend equivalents earned on a 2025 RSU award.

What role does Robert Gerald Putney hold at Astec Industries (ASTE) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Robert Gerald Putney is identified as an officer of Astec Industries, serving as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. The reported transactions involve his direct ownership of Astec Industries Common Stock as part of stock-based compensation activity.