ACNT - Ascent Industries Co.

Insider Purchase by Kitchen John Bryan (CEO)

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Trade Summary

1 month ago, Kitchen John Bryan, serving as CEO at Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT), purchased 7,595 shares at $12.98 per share, for a total transaction value of $98,568.00. Following this transaction, Kitchen John Bryan now holds 79,985 shares of ACNT.

This purchase represents a 10.00% increase in Kitchen John Bryan's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Ascent Industries Co. operates in the BASIC MATERIALS sector, specifically within the CHEMICALS industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Kitchen John Bryan

Kitchen John Bryan

CEO

J. Bryan Kitchen is the Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT), a role he currently holds after joining the company in September 2023 as President of Ascent Chemicals.[[1]](https://ir.ascentco.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/234/ascent-industries-appoints-j-bryan-kitchen-as-president-of)[[2]](https://ir.ascentco.com/company-information/executive-team) With nearly two decades of senior leadership in the chemicals industry, Kitchen previously served as President, CEO, and Chairman of Clearon Corp., where he led a transformational strategy resulting in its sale at a significant premium to Solenis.[[1]](https://ir.ascentco.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/234/ascent-industries-appoints-j-bryan-kitchen-as-president-of)[[2]](https://ir.ascentco.com/company-information/executive-team) Earlier, he was President of Xingfa USA (a division of Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Ltd.), doubling core business profitability and building an agriculture segment; Vice President of Business Operations at ANGUS Chemical Company (carved out from Dow Chemical); and held various management roles at Dow AgroSciences and Dow Chemical, driving earnings growth through key initiatives.[[1]](https://ir.ascentco.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/234/ascent-industries-appoints-j-bryan-kitchen-as-president-of)[[2]](https://ir.ascentco.com/company-information/executive-team) A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Kitchen holds a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing from Anderson University.[[1]](https://ir.ascentco.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/234/ascent-industries-appoints-j-bryan-kitchen-as-president-of)[[2]](https://ir.ascentco.com/company-information/executive-team) As a corporate insider and ACNT CEO, he has actively traded company shares, recently purchasing 7,595 shares on March 17, 2026, at prices around $12.88–$12.98, increasing his direct holdings to 79,985 shares; prior buys include shares in December 2024, with a track record of profitable transactions (75% success rate, average return +7.90%).[[3]](https://www.tipranks.com/experts/insiders/john-bryan-kitchen)[[5]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ACNT/form-4-ascent-industries-co-insider-trading-activity-af7c1db20496.html)[[7]](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/ascent-industries-nasdaqacnt-ceo-john-bryan-kitchen-purchases-7595-shares-2026-03-18/)

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Trade Price

$12.98

Quantity

7,595

Total Value

$98,568.00

Shares Owned

79,985

Trade Date

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

49 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

BASIC MATERIALSCHEMICALS

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