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Gabelli group (ASTE) investors disclose 1.54M Astec Industries shares in 13D/A

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astec Industries, Inc. common stock is the subject of this amended Schedule 13D filing by a group of investment entities affiliated with Mario Gabelli. The group reports beneficial ownership of 1,536,585 shares, representing 6.67% of Astec’s 23,025,367 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.

The largest positions are held by GAMCO Asset Management Inc. with 1,077,585 shares (4.68%) and Gabelli Funds LLC with 421,900 shares (1.83%), with smaller holdings at Gabelli Foundation, Inc., Teton Advisors, LLC and Mario Gabelli personally. Several related entities (including GAMCO Investors, Inc., GGCP, Inc. and Associated Capital Group, Inc.) now report 0 Astec shares.

The reporting group states it is using the long-form Schedule 13D to comply with Exchange Act obligations because its members may regularly communicate with Astec’s management. Recent reported activity includes sales of Astec shares in early August 2026 by Gabelli Funds and in July 2026 by GAMCO Asset Management at prices between $43.2160 and $51.2400.

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Filing Explained

The group reports 6.67% ownership, but GAMCO cannot vote 26,100 shares and Gabelli Funds’ voting authority is subject to a 25% limit.

In Amendment No. 11, the reported ownership position is accompanied by different voting and disposition mechanics: GAMCO has sole dispositive power over 1,077,585 shares but sole voting power over 1,051,485, while the filing says it cannot vote 26,100 shares.

Gabelli Funds reports sole voting and dispositive power over 421,900 shares, but its voting power is subject to a 25% aggregate-interest ceiling for the joint filers; the filing also says each fund’s Proxy Voting Committee may exercise voting power in specified special circumstances.

The amendment itemizes sales by Gabelli Utilities Fund of 4,614 shares on August 5, 2026 at $46.1472, 20,000 on August 6, 2026 at $44.8077, 9,000 on August 7, 2026 at $44.3939, and 20,386 on August 10, 2026 at $43.2160; GAMCO sold 300 shares on July 30, 2026 at $51.2400.

Total shares beneficially owned 1,536,585 shares Aggregate Astec Industries position reported by Gabelli-affiliated reporting persons; 6.67% of class
Percent of class owned 6.67% Portion of Astec’s 23,025,367 outstanding shares referenced from June 30, 2026 Form 10-Q
Shares outstanding 23,025,367 shares Astec Industries common shares outstanding as reported for June 30, 2026
GAMCO Asset Management holding 1,077,585 shares Beneficial ownership by GAMCO Asset Management Inc.; 4.68% of Astec common stock
Gabelli Funds LLC holding 421,900 shares Beneficial ownership by Gabelli Funds LLC; 1.83% of Astec common stock
Recent sale price range $43.2160–$51.2400 per share Prices for reported Astec share sales by Gabelli Funds and GAMCO between July 30 and August 10, 2026
beneficially own financial
"The Reporting Persons beneficially own those Securities as follows: GAMCO 1,077,585 shares 4.68%"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
sole dispositive power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Dispositive Power 1,077,585.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Reporting Persons file the long form pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
Proxy Voting Committee financial
"the Proxy Voting Committee of each Fund shall respectively vote that Funds shares"
investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory
"GAMCO is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"

FAQ

What percentage of Astec Industries (ASTE) does the Gabelli group currently report owning?

The Gabelli-affiliated reporting group reports beneficial ownership of 1,536,585 Astec shares, representing 6.67% of the company’s 23,025,367 shares outstanding as disclosed for June 30, 2026.

How many Astec Industries (ASTE) shares does Gabelli Funds LLC hold?

Gabelli Funds LLC reports beneficial ownership of 421,900 Astec shares, representing about 1.83% of the outstanding common stock, with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares, subject to certain fund proxy arrangements.

What recent Astec Industries (ASTE) trades by Gabelli entities are disclosed?

Recent activity includes sales by Gabelli Funds between $43.2160 and $46.1472 per share in August 2026, and a 300-share sale by GAMCO Asset Management at $51.2400 per share on July 30, 2026.

Why do the Gabelli entities file a long-form Schedule 13D for Astec Industries (ASTE)?

They state they file the long-form Schedule 13D under Section 13d-1 because they may regularly communicate with Astec’s management and want those interactions to comply with Exchange Act reporting obligations.

Which Gabelli-affiliated entities report zero Astec Industries (ASTE) shares?

Entities now reporting 0 Astec shares include GAMCO Investors, Inc., GGCP, Inc., Associated Capital Group, Inc., and certain other affiliates that are part of the broader Gabelli reporting group.

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046224101

(CUSIP Number)
DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
08/10/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:08/12/2026
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:08/12/2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:08/12/2026
GABELLI FOUNDATION, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:08/12/2026
Teton Advisors, LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:COUNSEL
Date:08/12/2026
GGCP, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:08/12/2026
Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:08/12/2026
GABELLI MARIO J
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:08/12/2026