DeByle Thomas D. 4
4 · AstroNova, Inc. · Filed Apr 21, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
AstroNova (ALOT) CFO Thomas DeByle Exercises RSUs; Shares Withheld
What Happened
Thomas D. DeByle, AstroNova’s Chief Financial Officer, converted restricted stock units (derivative conversion, code M) into 6,838 shares on 2026-04-14. To satisfy tax withholding (code F), 2,513 shares were withheld/disposed at $11.78 per share for a total of $29,603, leaving a net of 4,325 shares retained by DeByle (6,838 converted − 2,513 withheld). The RSU conversion entries also include derivative-disposition reporting related to the settlement.
Key Details
- Transaction date reported: 2026-04-14; Form 4 filed: 2026-04-21 (appears late — filed 7 days after the transaction).
- Conversion (M): 3,443 and 3,395 RSUs converted (total 6,838). Reported as acquired/disposed as part of settlement.
- Tax withholding (F): 1,265 and 1,248 shares withheld (total 2,513) at $11.78 per share = $14,902 + $14,701 = $29,603.
- Net shares retained after withholding: 4,325 (6,838 − 2,513). Implied value of retained shares at $11.78 ≈ $50,949 (approx.).
- Footnotes: F1 — each RSU = right to one ALOT common share; F2 — these RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning April 14, 2027.
- Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing.
- Codes: M = exercise/conversion of a derivative (RSU); F = payment of exercise price or tax liability (share withholding).
Context
This transaction reflects RSU settlement and routine tax-withholding (a cashless-like settlement), not an open-market buy or sale. Such conversions and withholding are common when equity awards vest or are settled and do not necessarily indicate insider market sentiment. The late filing means the market received the Form 4 several days after the transaction date.
Insider Transaction Report
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-04-14+3,443→ 5,288.208 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
2026-04-14$11.78/sh−1,265$14,902→ 4,023.208 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-04-14+3,395→ 7,418.208 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
2026-04-14$11.78/sh−1,248$14,701→ 6,170.208 total - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F2]2026-04-14−3,443→ 6,886 total→ Common Stock (3,443 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F2]2026-04-14−3,395→ 6,790 total→ Common Stock (3,395 underlying)
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ALOT common stock.
- [F2]The restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning April 14, 2027.