[Form 4] Astronics Corp Insider Trading Activity
Mark J. Moran, a director of Astronics Corp (ATRO), received 6,055 shares of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units on 08/27/2025. The Form 4 shows these restricted stock units converted to common shares and recorded as an acquisition (transaction code M) with an indicated price of $0 and an ownership form marked Direct. After the settlement, Mr. Moran beneficially owned 42,523 shares. The filing was signed via power of attorney on 08/28/2025.
- Director's equity stake increased by 6,055 shares through RSU settlement, aligning interests with shareholders
- Clear disclosure of the RSU settlement and resulting total beneficial ownership (42,523 shares)
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine equity compensation settlement increased a director's direct holdings; no indications of atypical insider selling or material corporate events.
The Form 4 documents a standard settlement of restricted stock units into 6,055 common shares for director Mark J. Moran, increasing his direct holdings to 42,523 shares. This appears to be part of compensation vesting rather than a market sale and therefore represents alignment of executive interests with shareholders. There is no disclosure of any concurrent disposals or unusual transaction structures in the filing.
TL;DR: Insider received shares from settled RSUs; treatment is compensatory and not a liquidity event, so investor impact is limited.
The record shows 6,055 restricted stock units were settled for common stock on 08/27/2025 (transaction code M) and recorded at a $0 price entry in the Form 4. The increase to 42,523 beneficially owned shares is quantifiable but not large enough, based on the filing alone, to suggest a material change to ownership control. No derivative transactions or sales accompany this filing.