Astec Industries (ASTE) director receives 2,365-share RSU compensation grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WINFORD JAMES MURPHY JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC director James Murphy Jr received an equity award of 2,365 shares of Common Stock on April 27, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0.00 per share as an annual grant of RSUs under the company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

Following this grant, Murphy directly holds 10,508 shares of Astec Industries common stock. This is a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market purchase and does not represent a sale or reduction in his ownership position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WINFORD JAMES MURPHY JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,365	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,508 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,365 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 10,508 shares

3 metrics

RSU grant size 2,365 shares Annual grant of RSUs on April 27, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity award under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Shares held after grant 10,508 shares Total direct common stock holdings after transaction

Key Terms

RSUs, 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, Form 4

3 terms

RSUs financial

"Reported transaction is an annual grant of RSUs under the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

2025 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Reported transaction is an annual grant of RSUs under the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan."

Form 4 regulatory

"Director James Murphy Jr reported the equity grant in a Form 4 insider filing."

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 →

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^*

WINFORD JAMES MURPHY JR

(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)
04/27/2026

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	04/27/2026		A		2,365(1)	A	$0.00	10,508	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. Reported transaction is an annual grant of RSUs under the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for James M. Winford Jr	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did ASTE director James Murphy Jr report in this Form 4?

Director James Murphy Jr reported receiving 2,365 shares of Astec Industries common stock as an equity award. The shares were granted at $0.00 per share as part of his compensation under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

Is the ASTE Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale by the director?

The Form 4 transaction is not an open-market purchase or sale. It is a grant of 2,365 restricted stock units as annual equity compensation, awarded at $0.00 per share under Astec Industries’ 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

How many ASTE shares does James Murphy Jr hold after this RSU grant?

After receiving the 2,365-share award, James Murphy Jr directly holds 10,508 Astec Industries common shares. This total reflects his position immediately following the compensation grant reported in the Form 4 filing.

What plan governs the equity award reported for ASTE’s director?

The reported equity award is an annual grant of RSUs under Astec Industries’ 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides stock-based compensation, and the Form 4 notes the grant as part of the regular annual award program.

Does the ASTE Form 4 indicate any remaining derivative securities for the director?

The filing’s derivative summary is empty, indicating no derivative securities, such as options or warrants, are reported as remaining positions for James Murphy Jr in this particular Form 4 disclosure.