Astec GC Terrell granted 18 ASTE shares
GILBERT EDWARD TERRELL JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GILBERT EDWARD TERRELL JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Astec Industries reported that GC & Corporate Secretary Edward Terrell Jr. received a grant of 18 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded at no cash cost as dividend equivalents earned on prior restricted stock unit (RSU) grant awards. Following this grant, Terrell directly holds 8,846 common shares.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 18 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
GILBERT EDWARD TERRELL JR
Role
GC & CORPORATE SECRETARY
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,846 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, 8,828 to 8,846 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.
Key Figures
Shares granted: 18 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 8,846 shares
Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share
3 metrics
Shares granted
18 shares
Common stock grant as dividend equivalents on prior RSUs
Post-transaction holdings
8,846 shares
Common stock directly held by Edward Terrell Jr. after grant
Grant price per share
$0.0000 per share
Indicated transaction price for the 18-share award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), dividend equivalents, Form 4, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards."
A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.
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.
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.
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
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What insider transaction did ASTE report for Edward Terrell Jr.?
Astec Industries reported that GC & Corporate Secretary Edward Terrell Jr. received a grant of 18 shares of common stock. The award reflects dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grants, increasing his direct holdings to 8,846 shares after the transaction.
Was the ASTE insider stock grant to Edward Terrell Jr. a market purchase?
No, the 18-share increase for Edward Terrell Jr. was a grant, not a market purchase. It represents dividend equivalents credited on earlier RSU awards, so no purchase price was paid and it functions as additional compensation in stock form.
What does the dividend equivalent grant mean for ASTE’s insider compensation?
The filing shows dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants being settled as 18 additional shares for Edward Terrell Jr. This indicates part of his compensation is equity-based, with dividends on RSUs credited in stock rather than cash, modestly increasing insider share ownership.
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