Ascent Industries Appoints New Director

TL;DR

Ascent Industries adds Michael Collins to its board, bringing chemical industry expertise.

AI Summary

Ascent Industries Co. announced on April 1, 2026, the appointment of Michael R. Collins as a new director, effective immediately. Collins brings extensive experience in the chemical industry, having previously served as President and CEO of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund. This appointment is part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its board and enhance strategic direction.

Why It Matters

The addition of a new director with relevant industry experience can signal a strategic shift or a focus on specific growth areas for Ascent Industries.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports a routine board appointment, which typically carries low risk.

Key Players & Entities

• Ascent Industries Co. (company) — The company filing the report.
• Michael R. Collins (person) — Newly appointed director.
• Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (company) — Previous employer of the new director.
• April 1, 2026 (date) — Effective date of the appointment.

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

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Filing Documents

• acnt-20260331.htm (8-K) — 36KB
• acntpressreleasenewdirecto.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
• acnt-20260331_g1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
• image_0a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 19KB
• 0000095953-26-000059.txt ( ) — 211KB
• acnt-20260331.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• acnt-20260331_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 23KB
• acnt-20260331_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
• acnt-20260331_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

01. Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events On March 31, 2026, Ascent Industries Co. (the "Company") adopted a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). The trading plan will include purchases up to the total amount of 1,750,000 shares executed daily based on specified price targets. This written trading plan will take effect on March 31, 2026 and will cease on May 11, 2026. Adopting a trading plan that satisfies the conditions of Rule 10b5-1 allows a company to repurchase its shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so due to self-imposed trading blackout periods or pursuant to insider trading laws. A broker selected by the Company will have the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the plan to repurchase shares on the Company's behalf in accordance with the terms of the plan. After the expiration of the current trading plan, the Company may from time to time enter into subsequent trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to its stock repurchase program. Information regarding stock repurchases will be available in the Company's periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 1, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Ascent Industries Co. Dated: April 1, 2026 By: /s/ Ryan Kavalauskas Ryan Kavalauskas Chief Financial Officer

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