Astec Industries (ASTE) director granted 21 dividend equivalent shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries director Jeffrey T. Jackson reported an acquisition of 21 shares of common stock at no cost. The shares represent dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards. Following this small, compensation-related award, he directly holds a total of 11,909 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jackson Jeffrey T

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	21	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,909 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 21 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 11,909 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 21 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Price per share $0.00 per share Dividend equivalent shares from prior RSU grant awards

Shares held after transaction 11,909 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings following the grant

Transaction date May 29, 2026 Date of Form 4 reported acquisition of 21 shares

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, RSU, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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^*

Jackson Jeffrey T

(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)
05/29/2026

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	05/29/2026		A		21(1)	A	$0.00	11,909	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. Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Edward Terrell Gilbert, JR as attorney in fact for Jeffrey T Jackson	06/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Astec Industries (ASTE) disclose for Jeffrey T. Jackson?

Astec Industries disclosed that director Jeffrey T. Jackson acquired 21 shares of common stock. The acquisition was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and is classified as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Why did Jeffrey T. Jackson receive 21 additional Astec (ASTE) shares?

Jeffrey T. Jackson received 21 additional shares as dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards. Dividend equivalents are share-based credits that mirror dividends paid on common stock, increasing the holder’s share count as part of their equity compensation package.

How many Astec (ASTE) shares does Jeffrey T. Jackson hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Jeffrey T. Jackson directly holds 11,909 shares of Astec common stock. This total includes the 21 dividend equivalent shares reported on the Form 4 and reflects his direct ownership position following the grant or award acquisition.

Was the May 2026 Astec (ASTE) insider transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition of 21 shares at $0.00 per share, tied to existing RSU-based compensation rather than market trading.

What does the Form 4 footnote reveal about Astec (ASTE) director Jackson’s new shares?

The footnote explains that the 21 new shares represent dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards. This means the additional shares arose automatically under the company’s equity plan as dividends accrued, rather than from a discretionary stock purchase decision.