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Astec Industries, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action

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COMPANY         Astec Industries, Inc.
COURT United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
CASE NUMBER 19cv00024
JUDGE The Hon. Charles E. Atchley, Jr.
CLASS PERIOD July 26, 2016 - October 22, 2018
SECURITY TYPE  All Securities

Case Background:

This is a securities fraud class action lawsuit on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired  Astec Industries, Inc. (“Astec” or the “Company”) securities between July 26, 2016, and October 22, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”). 

The complaint alleges that during the class period, the defendants made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose adverse information regarding Astec’s business, operations and prospects, including that its wood pellet plants suffered from significant and costly problems that prevented them from running at their promised production capacity, posing a threat to the Company’s pellet plant business, its overall financial performance, and its financial outlook. As a result of this information being withheld from the market, the price of Astec stock was artificially inflated to a high of nearly $70 per share during the class period.

Current Status of Case:

On September 10, 2024, the Court entered its Order granting the Motion for Final Approval of the Class Action Settlement. This action has concluded. 

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Jon Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453; or via e-mail at info@ktmc.com. If you would like additional information about the suit, please click on the link "Submit Your Information" above and fill out the form as promptly as possible.

Please complete this form relating to your transactions for Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) stock between July 26, 2016 and October 22, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

You may also contact Jon Naji, Esq. at (484) 270-1453; or you may submit your information via email at info@ktmc.com, or you may click here to print a PDF of this form.

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