Astec (NASDAQ: ASTE) director adds 14 shares via RSU dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC director Jeffrey T. Jackson reported an acquisition of 14 shares of common stock on a Form 4. These shares were received as dividend equivalents earned on prior restricted stock unit (RSU) grant awards, rather than purchased on the open market. Following this routine compensation-related adjustment, he directly holds 9,206 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jackson Jeffrey T

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	14	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,206 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 14 shares Price per share: $0.00 Shares held after: 9,206 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 14 shares Dividend equivalents on prior RSU grant awards

Price per share $0.00 Grant of dividend-equivalent shares, not open-market purchase

Shares held after 9,206 shares Direct ownership following the Form 4 transaction

Key Terms

dividend equivalents, RSU grant awards, Form 4, Common Stock

4 terms

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 grant awards financial

"Represents dividend equivalents earned on the prior RSU grant awards."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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^*

Jackson Jeffrey T

(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		14(1)	A	$0.00	9,206	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 Jeffrey T Jackson	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASTE director Jeffrey T. Jackson report?

Jeffrey T. Jackson reported receiving 14 shares of ASTE common stock. These shares were granted as dividend equivalents tied to prior RSU awards, not bought in the market, making this a routine, compensation-related adjustment to his holdings.

Was the ASTE Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The ASTE Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell. Jackson received 14 shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share as a grant of dividend equivalents on existing RSU awards, rather than trading in the open market.

How many ASTE shares does Jeffrey T. Jackson hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Jackson directly holds 9,206 shares of ASTE common stock. The 14-share increase reflects dividend equivalents credited on previous RSU grants, slightly increasing his direct ownership position in the company.

What are dividend equivalents on RSU grant awards for ASTE?

Dividend equivalents credit additional value when a company pays dividends on underlying shares. For ASTE, Jackson earned 14 common shares as dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants, effectively mirroring dividends that would have been paid on those restricted stock units.

Is the ASTE Form 4 transaction material for investors?

The transaction involves only 14 shares granted as dividend equivalents, bringing Jackson’s direct holdings to 9,206 shares. Given the very small size and compensation-related nature, it appears to be a routine administrative update rather than a significant trading signal.