Astera Labs, Inc.: director Michael E. Hurlston received 72 shares

What happened

• Michael E. Hurlston, director, received 72 restricted stock units (RSUs) on Oct 1, 2026. The filing reports a per-share value of $311.57 and a total value of $22,433.
• Footnote F1 says the RSUs were granted under the Astera Labs, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan in lieu of cash compensation for quarterly non-employee director retainer fees.

Key details

• Transaction date and price: Oct 1, 2026 — 72 RSUs at $311.57 per share, total $22,433.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided summary; footnote F2 states holdings include deferred stock units and dividend equivalent units.
• Vesting and conditions (from footnote F1): 100% of the RSUs vest on the three-month anniversary of the vesting commencement date of Aug 15, 2026, subject to continuous service; each RSU represents a contingent right to one share.
• Filing date: Oct 9, 2026 (filed 8 days after the transaction).

Why it may matter

• This was an award of RSUs (an equity grant), not a market purchase or sale of shares.
• The RSUs are subject to vesting and are contingent rights to receive common stock if vesting conditions are met.
• This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.