Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) director gets 6 dividend-equivalent shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries director WINFORD JAMES MURPHY JR reported an acquisition of 6 shares of Common Stock on May 29, 2026. The shares represent dividend equivalents earned on prior restricted stock unit (RSU) grant awards and were received at no cash cost. After this award, he directly holds 10,514 shares of Astec Industries common stock.

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	6	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,514 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 6 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Total holdings after transaction: 10,514 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 6 shares Dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards on May 29, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Grant of dividend-equivalent common stock

Total holdings after transaction 10,514 shares Common Stock directly owned after May 29, 2026 acquisition

Key Terms

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

4 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.

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""

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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)
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		6(1)	A	$0.00	10,514	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 James M. Winford Jr	06/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Astec Industries (ASTE) report for Winford James Murphy Jr?

Astec Industries reported that director Winford James Murphy Jr acquired 6 common shares. These were issued as dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards, increasing his direct holdings to 10,514 shares without any cash purchase.

Was the Astec Industries (ASTE) insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not a market purchase or sale. The 6 shares were granted as dividend equivalents on existing RSU awards at a price of $0.00 per share, so no open-market trading or cash consideration was involved.

How many Astec Industries (ASTE) shares does Winford James Murphy Jr now hold?

Following the reported transaction, Murphy directly holds 10,514 Astec Industries shares. This total reflects his prior ownership plus the 6 additional common shares granted as dividend equivalents on his earlier RSU grants.

What does “dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards” mean for ASTE?

Dividend equivalents credit additional shares to RSU holders when dividends are paid. Instead of receiving cash, the director earned 6 extra common shares tied to prior RSU grants, aligning his compensation with shareholder dividend activity.

Does the Astec Industries (ASTE) Form 4 indicate any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing describes a grant of dividend-equivalent shares and does not reference a trading plan. The event is compensation-related rather than a discretionary market trade, so timing insight is limited for investors.