Astec Industries, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 3, 2026, disclosing the resignation of director Linda Knoll effective December 14, 2026, and the appointment of John Keating to its Board of Directors effective December 11, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Knoll resignation: Linda Knoll notified the Board on October 29, 2026 of her intention to resign from the Board and all committees, effective December 14, 2026.
  • No disagreement: According to the filing, Ms. Knoll's decision to resign "was not the result of any disagreement between Ms. Knoll and the Company."
  • Keating appointed: John Keating, age 65, was appointed to the Board effective December 11, 2026, with an initial term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Audit Committee assignment: The Board also appointed Mr. Keating to the Audit Committee, effective December 11, 2026.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Mr. Keating qualifies as "independent" under Nasdaq Stock Market LLC requirements and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.
  • CRH background: Mr. Keating has served as a senior advisor to CRH plc since January 1, 2026, and previously served as Executive Vice President, Americas Materials Solutions and Leader, Global Domains Performance Initiative, North America and Europe of CRH from 2022 to 2026.

Board Transition at Astec Industries: Keating In, Knoll Out in December 2026

Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) disclosed two board-level changes via an 8-K filed November 3, 2026, covering events dated October 29 and October 30, 2026. Director Linda Knoll gave notice on October 29, 2026 of her intent to step down from the Board and all committees effective December 14, 2026. The filing states her resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company.

One day later, on October 30, 2026, the Board appointed John Keating as a new director, with his service commencing December 11, 2026. Mr. Keating, age 65, will serve an initial term through the 2027 annual stockholder meeting. The filing notes he was simultaneously appointed to the Audit Committee. According to the filing, there are no arrangements or understandings with any person pursuant to which Mr. Keating was elected, and no transactions involving Mr. Keating that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Keating's professional background, as described in the filing, includes serving as a senior advisor to CRH plc beginning January 1, 2026. From 2022 to 2026, he held the title of Executive Vice President, Americas Materials Solutions and Leader, Global Domains Performance Initiative, North America and Europe at CRH. Before that role, the filing notes he held various positions of increasing responsibility in CRH's Americas Materials Solutions division and predecessor businesses from 1994 to 2022. The filing states Mr. Keating will receive the annual compensation provided to other non-employee board members.

What Was Disclosed

Astec Industries reported the upcoming departure of director Linda Knoll on December 14, 2026, and the appointment of John Keating to the Board and Audit Committee effective December 11, 2026, with Keating deemed independent under Nasdaq standards.