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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2023
Astec Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Tennessee | 001-11595 | 62-0873631 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (423) 899-5898
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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☐ | | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
☐ | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
☐ | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
☐ | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock | ASTE | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 26, 2023, Glen Tellock notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Astec Industries, Inc. (the "Company") that he would be retiring as a director of the Company, effective July 27, 2023. Mr. Tellock has served as a director of the Company since 2006 and his decision to retire was not because of any disagreement with the Company.
On July 27, 2023, the Board elected James Winford to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Winford will also serve as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Winford has extensive experience in the asphalt paving industry both as a professional engineer and business owner and operator. Mr. Winford currently serves as the President of Prairie Contractors, LLC, a privately held asphalt producer and highway contractor. Mr. Winford also serves on the National Asphalt Pavement Association board, having recently served as its chairperson.
The Board has determined that Mr. Winford qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and the Board’s independence criteria set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. There are no arrangements or understandings with any person pursuant to which Mr. Winford was selected as a director of the Company. In addition, there are no transactions directly or indirectly involving Mr. Winford that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For his services as a member of the Board, Mr. Winford will receive the same compensation as other non-employee members of the Board. A description of such compensation is described under the heading "Director Compensation" in the Company’s 2023 proxy statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2023.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Astec Industries, Inc. |
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Date: July 28, 2023 | By: | /s/ Jaco van der Merwe |
| | Jaco van der Merwe |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
ASTEC Appoints New Member to Board of Directors and
Announces Retirement of Long Time Member
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 28, 2023) – Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announced the company’s board of directors (the "Board") elected Mr. James (Jay) Winford, a new independent director, effective as of July 27, 2023. Mr. Glen Tellock, an independent director, informed the Board he desired to retire as a member of the Board effective July 27, 2023. With the election of Mr. Winford and the retirement of Mr. Tellock, the size of the Board remains unchanged with 10 directors, 9 of whom are independent directors. Mr. Winford will also serve as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.
William Gehl, Chairman of Astec’s Board of Directors, said, "We would like to thank Glen for his 17 years of leadership and service on the Board. His contributions have been numerous, and we wish him the best going forward." Mr. Gehl went on to say, "We are pleased to welcome Jay to the Astec Board. Jay has extensive experience in the asphalt paving industry both as a professional engineer and business owner and operator. We look forward to benefiting from his deep knowledge and expertise as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities to drive shareholder value."
Mr. Winford currently serves as the President of Prairie Contractors, LLC, a privately held asphalt producer and highway contractor located in Opelousas, Louisiana. The company specializes in the production and construction of hot-mix asphalt pavements and operates fixed based asphalt plants and aggregate distribution facilities in south central and southwestern Louisiana. Mr. Winford has a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Master of Business Administration degree, both from Tulane University. He has a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Pavements, from Auburn University. Mr. Winford serves on the National Asphalt Pavement Association board, having recently served as its chairperson.
About Astec
Astec, (www.astecindustries.com), is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions that includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions that include our aggregate processing equipment. For more information, visit astecindustries.com and follow us on social media.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/astecindustries/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astecindustries
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astec_industries/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLev7VW5fjiq-2IfVXnM9SQ/about
Twitter @astecindustries
For Additional Information Contact:
Steve Anderson
Senior Vice President of Administration and Investor Relations
Phone: (423) 899-5898
Fax: (423) 899-4456
E-mail: sanderson@astecindustries.com
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