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Astec director granted 18 dividend shares

Astec Industries director Tracey H. Cook received 18 additional common shares as dividend-equivalent RSU credits, bringing direct holdings to 20,258 shares.

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ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) reported that director Tracey H. Cook acquired 18 shares of common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant of dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU awards, at no cash cost. Following this award, Cook directly holds a total of 20,258 common shares.

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Insider Cook Tracey H
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 18 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,258 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.
Shares acquired 18 shares Award of dividend-equivalent common shares on August 28, 2026
Price per share for award $0.00 per share Stated value for the 18-share dividend-equivalent award
Holdings after transaction 20,258 shares Direct ownership of Astec Industries common stock after the August 28, 2026 award
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 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.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this award."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASTE director Tracey H. Cook report on this Form 4?
Tracey H. Cook reported receiving 18 shares of Astec Industries common stock on August 28, 2026 as a grant of dividend equivalents tied to prior RSU awards, at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

How many ASTE shares does Tracey H. Cook hold after this reported transaction?
After the August 28, 2026 award, Tracey H. Cook directly holds 20,258 shares of Astec Industries common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

Was cash paid for the 18 ASTE shares received by Tracey H. Cook?
No. The 18 Astec Industries shares were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share as dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards, meaning they were a compensatory share credit rather than a cash purchase.

What is the nature of the 18-share award reported for ASTE on August 28, 2026?
The 18-share award represents dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards. These equivalents are paid in additional shares of common stock instead of cash dividends on the underlying RSUs.

Was the ASTE Form 4 transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox is not marked, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this award.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Cook Tracey H
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/28/2026A18(1)A$0.0020,258D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 Tracey H. Cook09/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR