A maker of aerospace and defense technology, Astronics designs and builds aircraft lighting, electrical power systems, avionics, and seat actuation, plus automated test systems and training simulators used by airlines, defense contractors, and transit agencies. Its Aerospace segment supplies commercial transport customers, including Boeing, while its Test Systems unit takes on large multi-year projects. In 2025 the company expanded by acquiring Envoy Aerospace and Bühler Motor Aviation.
Astronics announces 20% Class B stock distribution to shareholders
Shareholders will receive one share of Class B Stock for every five shares held on the record date of June 15, 2026; fractional shares will be paid in cash.
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On June 1, 2026, Astronics Corporation announced a 20% stock distribution of Class B Stock to holders of both Common and Class B Stock.
The new Class B shares are expected to be distributed on or about June 29, 2026.
This will be the fifteenth Class B distribution since 1987; after the distribution, approximately 32.1 million Common and 10.9 million Class B shares are expected to be outstanding.
Class B Stock carries ten votes per share, is not tradable, and is convertible at any time into one share of Common Stock.
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Astronics shareholders elect directors and approve all five proposals at 2026 Annual Meeting
At the May 28, 2026 Annual Meeting, shareholders elected all nine director nominees, with votes ranging from 35,331,124 to 46,061,671 for each nominee.
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Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, with 51,289,688 votes for, 523,194 against, and 84,090 abstentions.
The non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 44,813,274 votes for, 1,366,153 against, and 205,507 abstentions.
The 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan was adopted with 42,885,555 votes for, 3,344,537 against, and 154,842 abstentions.
The 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was adopted with 46,218,739 votes for, 146,323 against, and 19,872 abstentions.
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Astronics provides preliminary 2025 results and 2026 revenue outlook of $950-$990 million
Preliminary 2025 bookings were $924.0 million and backlog was $669.0 million, including estimated backlog from the October 2025 acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation.
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Preliminary full-year 2025 revenue was approximately $860 million, with Test Systems at $88.7 million and Aerospace at $773 million.
For 2026, the company expects total revenue of $950 to $990 million, including Test segment revenue of $90 to $100 million.
The Test segment is expected to achieve profitability in 2026, with a production order for the U.S. Army Radio Test Set 4549/T anticipated in the first half of 2026.
The company highlighted strong operating leverage, with Aerospace segment achieving 45% operating leverage in the quarter and 50% year-to-date, offsetting a $4 million tariff impact.
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