Astec Industries (ASTE) director gains 9 shares from RSU dividends

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries director Winford J. Murphy Jr received 9 shares of common stock as a grant classified as a dividend equivalent on prior RSU grant awards. These shares were acquired at no stated purchase price and bring his directly held common stock position to 8,143 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WINFORD JAMES MURPHY JR

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,143 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 9 shares Post-transaction holdings: 8,143 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 +2 more

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Shares granted 9 shares Dividend-equivalent grant on prior RSU awards

Post-transaction holdings 8,143 shares Common stock held directly after grant

Transaction price per share $0.0000 Reported price for granted common stock

Transaction direction acquire Grant, award, or other acquisition classification

Acquire transactions count 1 transaction Non-derivative common stock grant

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 regulatory

"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^*

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)
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	8,143	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	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Winford J. Murphy Jr received 9 shares of Astec Industries common stock. The shares were classified as a grant tied to dividend equivalents on prior RSU awards, increasing his directly held position to 8,143 shares after the transaction.

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

The transaction was a grant, not an open-market purchase. It is categorized as a “grant, award, or other acquisition” and represents dividend equivalents credited on prior RSU grants, with no purchase price per share reported.

How many Astec Industries (ASTE) shares does Winford J. Murphy Jr hold after this grant?

After receiving 9 additional shares, Winford J. Murphy Jr holds 8,143 Astec Industries common shares directly. This total reflects his position immediately following the dividend-equivalent grant tied to earlier RSU awards.

What does the footnote about dividend equivalents mean in the Astec (ASTE) insider transaction?

The footnote explains the 9 shares represent dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards. Instead of cash dividends, additional common shares were credited to match dividends that would have been paid on the underlying RSUs.

Did Astec Industries (ASTE) disclose any derivative securities for Winford J. Murphy Jr in this report?

No derivative securities are listed for Winford J. Murphy Jr in this report. The transaction summary and derivative section show only a non-derivative common stock grant of 9 shares and no remaining derivative positions.