BlackRock Reports 12.6% Stake in Astronics Corp Class B Stock

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G on July 8, 2026, reporting beneficial ownership of 481,097 shares of Astronics Corp Class B stock, representing 12.6% of the outstanding shares. This filing represents a new position for BlackRock, as the company previously held no shares in Astronics Corp. The filing indicates that BlackRock has sole voting power over 471,410 shares and sole dispositive power over all 481,097 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. Various persons have rights to receive dividends or sale proceeds, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b) and was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director at BlackRock.