ASTRONICS CORP 8-K

What Happened
Astronics Corporation (ATRO) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2026, issuing a press release that announced preliminary unaudited adjusted EBITDA margins for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and stating plans to webcast presentations at the TD Cowen Aerospace & Defense Conference. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The company noted that the information in the release is not being incorporated by reference into other SEC filings and is not deemed "filed" under certain securities laws.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 5, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 2.02 disclosure).
• Subject: Preliminary unaudited adjusted EBITDA margins for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 (specific margin figures referenced in the attached press release).
• Event: Astronics will webcast presentations at the TD Cowen Aerospace & Defense Conference.
• Signature: Report signed by Nancy L. Hedges, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
Adjusted EBITDA margins are a key indicator of operating profitability and trend analysis for investors; preliminary guidance can affect near-term investor expectations and trading. The webcast gives investors and analysts a chance to hear management commentary directly. Note that the 8-K itself emphasizes the release is preliminary and not incorporated into other filings, so investors should review the attached press release and subsequent audited filings for full, final figures.