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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-184678"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ALOT"
cik: "0000008146"
company_name: "AstroNova, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T11:00:24.316993+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AstroNova appoints Shawn Kravetz to board under cooperation agreement with Askeladden Capital

## Summary
- Board increased to seven directors; Kravetz appointed independent, joins Nominating and Governance Committee.
- Askeladden commits to standstill, voting support, and beneficial ownership cap of 9.99% of shares.
- Company reimburses Askeladden $236,508 in expenses under the cooperation agreement.
- Cooperation period ends day after 2026 annual meeting; standstill may terminate earlier on company breach.
- Kravetz is Founder/President/CIO of Esplanade Capital; also serves on Spruce Power Holding Corp. board.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-184678
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ALOT
- cik: 0000008146
- company_name: AstroNova, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/000119312525184678/0001193125-25-184678-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/000119312525184678/d81040d8k.htm

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