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Astronics director exercises stock options

ASTRONICS CORP (ATRO) director Jeffry D. Frisby exercised stock options on September 16, 2026 to acquire 4,000 shares of $.01 par value common stock and 1,520 shares of $.01 par value Class B stock at an exercise price of $23.75 per share.

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ASTRONICS CORP (ATRO) director Jeffry D. Frisby exercised stock options on September 16, 2026 to acquire 4,000 shares of $.01 par value common stock and 1,520 shares of $.01 par value Class B stock at an exercise price of $23.75 per share. These shares were acquired upon option exercise, and following the transactions he held 49,056 common shares and 10,931 Class B shares directly. He also retained unexercised options tied to 4,000 common and 1,520 Class B shares at a strike price of $28.37 expiring March 2, 2028, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider FRISBY JEFFRY D
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Option 4,000 $23.75 $95K
Exercise Option 1,520 $23.75 $36K
Exercise $.01 PV Com Stk F1 4,000 $23.75 $95K
Exercise $.01 PV CL B STK F1 1,520 $23.75 $36K
holding Option -- -- --
holding Option -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Option — 5,520 contracts (Direct); $.01 PV Com Stk — 49,056 shares (Direct); $.01 PV CL B STK — 10,931 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Shares acquired upon exercise of stock options.
Options exercised – common 4,000 shares at $23.75 per share Options on $.01 par value common stock exercised September 16, 2026
Options exercised – Class B 1,520 shares at $23.75 per share Options on $.01 par value Class B stock exercised September 16, 2026
Common shares held after transaction 49,056 shares Direct ownership of $.01 par value common stock after exercises on September 16, 2026
Class B shares held after transaction 10,931 shares Direct ownership of $.01 par value Class B stock after exercises on September 16, 2026
Remaining option strike price $28.37 per share Unexercised options on common and Class B stock expiring March 2, 2028
Remaining option underlying shares – common 4,000 shares Underlying $.01 par value common stock for remaining options
Remaining option underlying shares – Class B 1,520 shares Underlying $.01 par value Class B stock for remaining options
stock options financial
"Shares acquired upon exercise of stock options."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
Class B stock financial
"underlying security title $.01 PV CL B STK"
Class B stock is a type of company share that usually carries different voting or economic rights than the more common Class A shares — for example, fewer votes per share or different dividend rules. Investors care because those differences affect control and potential returns: it’s like owning a cheaper seat at an event that gives less say over what happens, so Class B shares can trade at different prices and influence how much sway a shareholder has over company decisions.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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What did Astronics (ATRO) director Jeffry D. Frisby do in this Form 4?

He exercised stock options on September 16, 2026 to acquire 4,000 common shares and 1,520 Class B shares of Astronics at an exercise price of $23.75 per share.

How many Astronics (ATRO) shares does Jeffry D. Frisby hold after these transactions?

After the option exercises, he held 49,056 shares of $.01 par value common stock and 10,931 shares of $.01 par value Class B stock, all reported as direct ownership.

What options did Jeffry D. Frisby exercise in Astronics (ATRO)?

He exercised options covering 4,000 common1,520 Class B shares of Astronics at an exercise price of $23.75, with those options originally exercisable from September 7, 2017 and expiring March 7, 2027.

Does Jeffry D. Frisby still hold unexercised options in Astronics (ATRO)?

Yes. He retains options with an exercise price of $28.37 per share, expiring March 2, 2028, tied to 4,000 common shares and 1,520 Class B shares of Astronics.

Were these Astronics (ATRO) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 plan; the document-level checkbox for such a trading arrangement is not marked as affirmative.

Did Jeffry D. Frisby sell any Astronics (ATRO) shares in this Form 4?

No sales of common or Class B shares are reported. The filing shows option exercises that increased his share holdings and derivative option positions that were reduced by those exercises.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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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*
FRISBY JEFFRY D

(Last)(First)(Middle)
130 COMMERCE WAY

(Street)
EAST AURORA NEW YORK 14052

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASTRONICS CORP [ ATRO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
$.01 PV Com Stk09/16/2026M(1)4,000A$23.7549,056D
$.01 PV CL B STK09/16/2026M(1)1,520A$23.7510,931D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option$23.7509/16/2026M4,00009/07/201703/07/2027$.01 PV Com Stk4,000$23.750D
Option$23.7509/16/2026M1,52009/07/201703/07/2027$.01 PV CL B STK1,520$23.750D
Option$28.3703/02/201903/02/2028$.01 PV Com Stk4,0004,000D
Option$28.3703/02/201903/02/2028$.01 PV CL B STK1,5201,520D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired upon exercise of stock options.
Remarks:
/s/Julie Davis as Power of Attorney for Jeffry D. Frisby09/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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