Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) director adds shares via RSU dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC director Mary L. Howell reported a compensation-related stock acquisition. She received 9 shares of common stock on March 31, 2026 as a grant/award classified as dividend equivalents earned on prior RSU grant awards. Following this award, she directly holds 17,860 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider HOWELL MARY L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,860 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 9 shares Holdings after transaction: 17,860 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 per share

3 metrics

Shares acquired 9 shares Grant/award on March 31, 2026 as dividend equivalents on prior RSUs

Holdings after transaction 17,860 shares Common stock directly owned by Mary L. Howell after award

Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Non-cash grant/award of common stock

Key Terms

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

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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"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

HOWELL MARY L

(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)
03/31/2026

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	03/31/2026		A		9(1)	A	$0.00	17,860	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 Mary L. Howell	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASTE director Mary L. Howell report?

Mary L. Howell reported receiving 9 shares of ASTEC INDUSTRIES common stock. The transaction is a grant or award classified as dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants, rather than an open-market purchase or sale, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation.

Was Mary L. Howell’s ASTE stock transaction a market buy or sell?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell. It was recorded with code A as a grant or award, specifically dividend equivalents on earlier RSU awards, indicating a compensation-related share increase instead of an open-market trading decision by the director.

How many ASTE shares did Mary L. Howell acquire in this Form 4?

She acquired 9 shares of ASTEC INDUSTRIES common stock. These shares represent dividend equivalents credited on previously granted RSUs, adding to her existing holdings without cash changing hands through an open-market transaction.

What are Mary L. Howell’s ASTE holdings after this reported transaction?

After this transaction, Mary L. Howell directly holds 17,860 shares of ASTEC INDUSTRIES common stock. This total includes the 9 newly credited shares classified as dividend equivalents tied to her prior restricted stock unit grant awards.

What does the footnote about dividend equivalents mean for ASTE’s Form 4?

The footnote explains the 9-share increase reflects dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants. Instead of receiving cash dividends, the director was credited with additional shares, a common structure in equity compensation plans for restricted stock units.