Were the Astec (ASTE) CEO’s share dispositions open-market sales?

The reported share dispositions are coded as “F” transactions, which are tax-withholding dispositions. Footnotes clarify the shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than discretionary open-market sales of Astec Industries common stock by the CEO.

Astec (ASTE) CEO logs stock awards and tax share withholdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries Chief Executive Officer Jaco van der Merwe reported stock-based compensation activity and related tax withholding on common shares. On February 27, 2026, he had tax-withholding dispositions of 3,587, 2,601 and 2,033 shares at $62.34 per share, and received grants or awards of 6,608 and 9,114 shares, all held directly. On February 26, 2026, 4,063 shares were withheld at $61.31 per share to cover taxes. Footnotes state the disposed shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations and the acquired shares were received upon vesting of company stock awards.

Insider Trade Summary

6 transactions reported

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Merwe Jaco van der

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,587	$62.34	$224K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,601	$62.34	$162K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,033	$62.34	$127K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,608	$62.34	$412K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,114	$62.34	$568K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,063	$61.31	$249K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 101,909 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligation. Shares acquired pursuant to vesting of stock awards from the Company in accordance with the terms of such stock awards.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/02/2026 - 08:38 PM

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^*

Merwe Jaco van der

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1725 SHEPHERD RD

(Street)

CHATTANOOGA

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)
	Chief Executive 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		4,063⁽¹⁾	D	$61.31	105,496	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		3,587⁽¹⁾	D	$62.34	101,909	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		2,601⁽¹⁾	D	$62.34	99,308	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		2,033⁽¹⁾	D	$62.34	97,275	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		6,608⁽²⁾	A	$62.34	103,883	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		9,114⁽²⁾	A	$62.34	112,997	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligation.

2. Shares acquired pursuant to vesting of stock awards from the Company in accordance with the terms of such stock awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for Jaco van der Merwe	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Astec (ASTE) CEO report on this Form 4?

Astec CEO Jaco van der Merwe reported stock awards vesting and related tax-withholding share dispositions. He received common stock grants and had portions of those awards withheld as shares to cover tax obligations, according to the Form 4 data and accompanying footnotes.

How many Astec (ASTE) shares were withheld for the CEO’s tax obligations?

The CEO had 4,063 shares withheld on February 26, 2026 and 3,587, 2,601 and 2,033 shares withheld on February 27, 2026. Footnotes explain these dispositions were made to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations rather than open-market sales of common stock.

What stock awards did the Astec (ASTE) CEO acquire in this filing?

On February 27, 2026, the CEO acquired 6,608 and 9,114 shares of Astec common stock. Footnotes state these shares were acquired pursuant to the vesting of stock awards from the company, in accordance with the terms of those equity compensation awards.

Does the Astec (ASTE) CEO hold his reported shares directly or indirectly?

The filing shows the CEO’s common stock ownership as direct, with ownership type and code listed as direct (D) for all transactions. No nature-of-ownership footnotes indicate trusts, partnerships, or other entities, so these are reported as directly held shares in his name.